Patent ID: 6994388
Filing Date: 2006-02-07
Classification: B60N,B62D

Abstract:
1. A pick-up style utility vehicle, comprising: a plurality of seats disposed in a tandem manner, wherein at least a rearmost one of the plurality of seats is configured to be retractable into a leg space of the seat, the leg space being defined as a space in front of the seat; and a cargo bed provided behind the plurality of seats; wherein the cargo bed is of a rectangular shape, and includes a stationary bottom plate that extends forward from a rear end part of the cargo bed to underneath the rearmost seat substantially at the same level in height to form a bottom plate of an extended portion of the cargo bed with a portion of the stationary bottom plate underneath a rearmost seat, and further includes a surrounding panel assembly, wherein the surrounding panel assembly includes side panels provided along opposing side perimeters of the bottom plate and an extendable portion; and wherein the extendable portion is configured to be extendable forward to reach into the space formerly occupied by the seat after the seat is retracted so as to form an extended part of the side panels.