Patent ID: 6125772
Filing Date: 2000-10-03
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
A platform apparatus for installation in a rear compartment of a vehicle, said platform apparatus being for resting objects thereon, said platform apparatus comprising:a platform member having an upper surface, a lower surface, a front, a rear, a pair of sides, and an outer periphery;said outer periphery defining a border extending therearound, said border defining an inner area and an outer area, said inner area being inside said border, said outer area being outside said border;a pair of first and second support legs extending from said lower surface of said platform member, said first support legs being pivotally coupled to said lower surface of said platform member;said second support legs being pivotally coupled to said lower surface of said platform member such that each of said second support legs is pivotally positionable along an arc extending around a corner formed by said side and said rear of said platform member; andeach of said second support legs being slidably coupled to said lower surface of said platform member such that each of said second support legs is slidably positionable between a retracted position and an extended position, such that said second support legs are located in said inner area when in said retracted position, and such that said second support legs are located in said outer area when in said extended position.