Claims
- 1. A cargo management system for a vehicle, comprising:
a cross member; a plurality of rib members hingedly connected to the cross member; a front member hingedly connected to at least one of the plurality of rib members; a first top portion hingedly connected to the front member; a rear member hingedly connected to at least one of the plurality of rib members; and a second top portion hingedly connected to the rear member, wherein the first and second top portions are adapted to form a cover for the cargo management system when fastened together.
- 2. The cargo management system according to claim 1, further including a bottom member attached to the cross member, the plurality of rib members, the front member, and the rear member.
- 3. A cargo management system for a vehicle, comprising:
a cross member having a first surface and a second surface; a first group of rib members hingedly connected to the first surface of the cross member; a second group of rib members hingedly connected to the second surface of the cross member; a front member hingedly connected to the first group of rib members; a first top portion hingedly connected to the front member; a rear member hingedly connected to the second group of rib members; and a second top portion hingedly connected to the rear member, wherein the first and second top portions are adapted to form a cover for the cargo management system when fastened together.
- 4. The cargo management system according to claim 3, further including a bottom member attached to the cross member, the plurality of rib members, the front member, and the rear member.
- 5. The cargo management system according to claim 3, wherein the first and second groups of rib members are hingedly connected to the front and rear members by a living hinge.
- 6. A cargo management system for a vehicle, comprising:
a cross member having a first surface and a second surface; at least one rib member hingedly connected to the first surface of the cross member; at least one rib member hingedly connected to the second surface of the cross member; a front member hingedly connected to the at least one rib member hingedly connected to the first surface of the cross member; a rear member hingedly connected to the at least one rib member hingedly connected to the second surface of the cross member; and a top portion hingedly connected to the rear member.
- 7. The cargo management system according to claim 6, further including a bottom member coupled to the cross member, the plurality of rib members, the front member, and the rear member.
- 8. The cargo management system according to claim 6, wherein the cover is capable of withstanding a vertical load of at least 250 pounds.
CLAIM TO PRIORITY
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Serial No. 60/340,939, filed Oct. 30, 2001, the entire contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.
Provisional Applications (1)
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60340939 |
Oct 2001 |
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