Patent ID: 6467663
Filing Date: 2002-10-22
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A cargo restraining device for use within a cargo carrying area of a motor vehicle, said cargo restraining device comprising:a support frame having at least one opening; a pivot assembly for pivotably supporting said support frame along an interior wall portion of said cargo carrying area; a locking mechanism operably associated with said pivot assembly for locking said support frame in a position extending away from said interior wall portion, and for enabling said support frame to be collapsed to a position disposed generally parallel to said interior wall portion when said cargo restraining device is not in use, said locking mechanism operating to engagingly support said support frame at both longitudinal ends thereof; at least one cargo supporting element associated with said opening for supporting cargo items therein; and an actuator member for actuating said locking mechanism such that both of said longitudinal ends of said support frame are simultaneously released from locked positions by movement of said actuator member.