Patent ID: 8376443
Filing Date: 2013-02-19
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
1. A utility vehicle comprising: a cargo bed area having opposed upwardly extending sidewalls, a rear bed opening located between ends of the sidewalls, and a forward end located opposite the rear bed opening; an adjustable seat assembly comprising a seat portion and a backrest assembly; wherein the adjustable seat assembly is selectively movable between seating and expanded cargo bed configurations; wherein the seat portion is pivotally movable between the cargo bed area and a stowed position below the cargo bed area; wherein the backrest assembly is pivotally movable from the cargo bed area to a stowed position adjacent the cargo bed area; a tailgate is pivotally attached to the backrest assembly; and a latch on the tailgate is configured to selectively engage at least one of the sidewalls to hold the backrest assembly in the seating configuration and engage at least one coupling at the end of at least one of the sidewalls at the rear bed opening to hold the tailgate at the rear bed opening to serve as a movable end wall when the seat assembly is located in the expanded cargo bed configuration.