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Convertible vehicle platform and shelf apparatus

  • US 3,946,678 A
  • Filed: 01/30/1975
  • Issued: 03/30/1976
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/30/1975
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A convertible platform and shelf apparatus for a van vehicle or the like having interior sides and a floor, comprising:

  • a frame strut assembly connectable to the interior sides of the vehicle on opposite sides thereof;

    a first shelf member detachably connectable to the frame strut assembly and extending transversely to the vehicle, the first shelf member characterized as comprising;

    a first planar member;

    a second planar member pivotally connected to the first planar member, the first and second planar members selectively positionable in a first mode wherein the planar members are in rigid coplanar relationship and in a second mode wherein the first and second planar members are angularly disposed to each other;

    retractable leg means connected to the first planar member for selectively supporting the first planar member;

    a second shelf member detachably connectable to the frame strut assembly and extending transversely to the vehicle, the first shelf member characterized as comprising;

    a first planar member;

    a second planar member pivotally connected to the first planar member, the planar members positionable in a first mode wherein the planar members are in rigid coplanar relationship, the second shelf member selectively connectable to the frame strut assembly at an angle to the horizontal, the first shelf member and the second shelf member selectively cooperating to form a seat;

    a base plate connectable to the floor of the vehicle, the base plate having a top surface;

    a guide pin connected to the top surface of the base plate generally in the center of the base plate;

    a seat base assembly slidably supported by the base plate and characterized as comprising a box frame having a guide pin being receivable and slidably retainably by the guide pin track; and

    platform means connectable to the seat base assembly for selectively forming a seat or a platform.

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