Patent ID: 7188881
Filing Date: 2007-03-13
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A sliding load floor system for use in a rear cargo area of a vehicle, the cargo area having a pair of opposing side portions that extend longitudinally in relation to a center line of the vehicle, and a transverse portion that extends laterally in relation to the vehicle, the sliding load floor system comprising: a slide mechanism having a forward edge; a removable load floor that is detachably and slidably positioned in relation to the slide mechanism; and a hinge assembly having a pivot axis, the hinge assembly being mounted in relation to the side portions of the cargo area, the forward edges of the slide mechanism being connected to the pivot axis of the hinge assembly so that the slide mechanism and the removable load floor may be moved arcuately about the pivot axis of the hinge assembly, and the load floor slid rearwardly in relation to the pivot axis; and a levitation mechanism that is mounted at the rear of the cargo area below the load floor.