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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 20, 2010
Filed:
Mar. 22, 2005
Ernest M. Mcdonald, Ii, Osceola, IN (US);
Eugene A. Dylewski, Ii, Granger, IN (US);
John E. Knudtson, Granger, IN (US);
Ernest M. McDonald, II, Osceola, IN (US);
Eugene A. Dylewski, II, Granger, IN (US);
John E. Knudtson, Granger, IN (US);
Utilimaster Corporation, Wakarusa, IN (US);
Abstract
A vehicle that includes a shelf assembly is provided. The shelf assembly includes a shelf panel, pivot mount, and an over-center extension/retraction assembly. The shelf panel is coupled to the vehicle and is movable between stowed and use positions. The pivot mount is coupled to the shelf panel and to a wall located on the vehicle. The shelf panel pivots with respect to the pivot mount between the stowed and use positions. The over-center extension/retraction assembly is coupled to the pivot mount and is engagable with the shelf panel to assist moving the shelf to at least the stowed position.