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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 14, 2020
Filed:
Sep. 16, 2015
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Yanfeng Us Automotive Interior Systems I Llc, Holland, MI (US);
Jeffrey R. Rowland, Brighton, MI (US);
Douglas Robert Thompson, Hudsonville, MI (US);
Allan Wayne Getliff, Holland, MI (US);
Chris James Harmelink, Grandville, MI (US);
Kenneth John Hulst, Wayland, MI (US);
Tyler James Newkirk, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Randy William Nurenberg, Hudsonville, MI (US);
Rick Alan Anderson, Grand Haven, MI (US);
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC, Holland, MI (US);
Abstract
A collapsible storage bin is provided for a motor vehicle. The collapsible storage bin includes a first sidewall that is displaceable between a collapsed position and an erected position. First and second self-erecting end walls are connected to the first sidewall. Further, an end wall locking handle is provided. That end wall locking handle is displaceable between a stowed position and an end wall locking position that functions to secure the storage bin in the erected position.