Patent ID: 6398284
Filing Date: 2002-06-04
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
In a motor vehicle having a partition between two compartments, a transport container comprising:a generally rectangular vehicle frame set in the partition and having generally parallel longitudinal members and generally parallel transverse side members interconnecting ends of the longitudinal members and defining therewith an opening; a generally rectangular device frame fittable in the opening of the vehicle frame and having generally parallel longitudinal members and generally parallel transverse side members interconnecting ends of the respective longitudinal members; respective pivot formations on the vehicle frame between the vehicle-frame longitudinal members and defining a pivot axis parallel to and between the vehicle-frame longitudinal members; respective pivot formations on the device frame between and parallel to the device-frame longitudinal members and fittable to the respective vehicle-frame pivot formations for pivoting of the device frame into a mounted position set in the vehicle frame with the members of the device frame closely juxtaposed with the respective members of the vehicle frame and the frames in direct contact with each other at abutment locations offset from the axis; and latch means offset from the axis for releasably securing the device frame in the mounted position in the vehicle frame.