MULTI-POSITIONAL VEHICLE SHELF

摘要

A partitioning system for use in the storage area (18) of a vehicle (10) is disclosed. The partitioning system includes a multipurpose shelf (36) that can be positioned in a plurality of different locations. The shelf (36) can be disposed (a) horizontally near the top of the rear row of seats (24, 26) to act as a security cover; (b) horizontally along the floor (30) in the storage area (18); (c) horizontally to cooperate of a folded last row of seats (24, 26) to provide a generally flat surface from the end gate (28) into the passenger area; (d) vertically and adjacent to the rear row of seats (24, 26); and (e) horizontally, while the end gate (28) is open, such that the shelf (36) extends beyond the storage area (18) as defined by a closed end gate (28). The shelf (36) includes a pivotable support leg (92) that may contact the vehicle body to support the shelf (36) in this horizontal position that extends beyond the storage area (18) defined by a closed end gate (28).