US20100320793A1 - Multi-compartment cargo system - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure generally relates to cargo systems for vehicles, and particularly relates to a multi-compartment cargo system for a vehicle, such as a sport utility vehicle, crossover vehicle, station wagon or the like.
- Compartments are also well known in vehicles.
- vehicle compartments include the glove box, roof and/or seat consoles, compartments in doors, seat backs or sides of a cargo area. Such compartments are sometimes covered or closed by a hinged door or lid.
- Compartments are also known which extend below the floor of a cargo area. For example, spare-wheel storage areas are often disposed beneath the floor in the cargo area of a vehicle.
- a multi-compartment cargo system for a vehicle. More particularly, in accordance with this aspect, the multi-compartment cargo system includes a cargo bin lining having an upper side forming a cargo floor of the vehicle.
- a first storage compartment is defined by the cargo bin lining. The first storage compartment is recessed from the upper side with a first compartment opening defined in the upper side. The first storage compartment longitudinally extends laterally across the vehicle.
- a second storage compartment is defined by the cargo bin lining. The second storage compartment is recessed from the upper side with a second compartment opening defined in the upper side and positioned rearwardly relative to the first compartment opening. The second storage compartment longitudinally extends laterally across the vehicle.
- a first lid is disposed over the first compartment opening and further forms the cargo floor.
- the first lid is selectively openable for providing access to the first storage compartment.
- a second lid is disposed over the second compartment opening and further forms the cargo floor.
- the second lid is selectively openable for providing access to the second storage compartment.
- a side lining has a front side forming a lateral wall of the vehicle. The lateral interior wall extends upward from the cargo floor.
- a side compartment is defined by the side lining. The side compartment is recessed from the front side with a side compartment opening defined in the front side.
- a side compartment lid is disposed over the side compartment opening and further forms the lateral interior wall. The side lid is selectively openable for providing access to the side storage compartment.
- a vehicle multi-compartment cargo system includes a first storage compartment defined by a cargo bin lining.
- the first storage compartment has an open upper side selectively closed by a first compartment lid.
- a second storage compartment is defined by the cargo bin lining.
- the second storage compartment has an open upper side selectively closed by a second compartment lid.
- the first and second compartment lids form a cargo floor.
- a side compartment is defined by a side lining.
- the side compartment has an open side extending upward from the cargo floor and selectively closed by a side compartment lid.
- a multi-compartment cargo system includes a laterally extending first storage compartment having an open upper side.
- a first storage compartment lid is pivotally mounted over the open upper side for providing selective access to the first storage compartment.
- a laterally extending second storage compartment has an open side.
- the first and second storage compartments are arranged in side-by-side relation.
- a second storage compartment lid is pivotally mounted over the open side of the second storage compartment for providing selective access to the second storage compartment.
- a side compartment extends along adjacent ends of the first and second storage compartments.
- the side compartment has an open side disposed at the adjacent ends.
- a side lid is pivotally mounted over the open side of the side compartment for providing selective access to the side storage compartment.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a multi-compartment cargo system for a vehicle having first and second storage compartments arranged in side-by-side relation and longitudinally extending laterally across the vehicle.
- FIG. 2 is another perspective view of the multi-compartment cargo system shown with a side compartment lid opened to provide access to a side storage compartment.
- FIG. 3 is another perspective view of the multi-compartment cargo system shown with a second lid opened to provide access to the second storage compartment.
- FIG. 4 is another perspective view of the multi-compartment cargo system shown with a first lid opened to provide access to the first storage compartment.
- FIG. 5 is a cross sectional view of the multi-compartment cargo system taken along the line 5 - 5 of FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 1 shows a multi-compartment cargo system 10 of a vehicle 12 .
- the cargo system 10 can be positioned within a passenger compartment of the vehicle 12 rearwardly behind the rear-most seats of the vehicle (not shown), for example.
- the cargo system 10 includes a cargo bin lining 14 having an upper side 16 that can at least partially form a cargo floor 18 of the vehicle 12 .
- the upper side 16 includes a forwardly disposed portion 16 a and a recessed portion 16 b that enables the provision of the cargo floor 18 being relatively flat or planar.
- the cargo bin lining 14 and/or the upper side 16 thereof are contemplated and could easily be substituted for those shown in the illustrated embodiment.
- a first storage compartment 20 is defined by the cargo bin lining 14 .
- the first storage compartment 20 can be recessed from the upper side 16 with a first compartment opening 22 defined in the upper side 16 .
- the first storage compartment 20 longitudinally extends laterally across the vehicle 12 .
- a second storage compartment 24 is also defined by the cargo bin lining 14 .
- the second storage compartment 24 can be recessed from the upper side 16 with a second compartment opening 26 defined in the upper side 16 and positioned rearwardly relative to the first compartment opening 22 .
- the second storage compartment 24 longitudinally extends laterally across the vehicle 12 .
- a first lid 28 is disposed over the first compartment opening 22 thereby selectively closing the open upper side of the first storage compartment 20 .
- a second lid 30 is disposed over the second compartment opening 26 to selectively close the open upper side of the second storage compartment 24 .
- the first and second compartment lids 28 , 30 form the cargo floor 18 .
- the first lid 28 is selectively openable for providing access to the first storage compartment 20 .
- the second lid 30 is selectively openable for providing access to the second storage compartment 24 .
- the first storage compartment 20 has or is defined by a forward wall 20 a , a rearward wall 20 b spaced apart from the forward wall 20 a , and spaced apart side walls 20 c extending between the forward and rearward walls 20 a , 20 b .
- a second storage compartment 24 has or is defined by a forward wall 24 a , a rearward wall 24 b spaced apart from the forward wall 24 a , and spaced apart side walls 24 c extending between the forward and rearward walls 24 a , 24 b . Both compartments 20 , 24 also include respective bottom walls 20 d , 24 d.
- the first and second storage compartments 20 , 24 are each rectangular shaped having a major dimension extending laterally across the vehicle 12 from a lateral interior wall 32 on one side of the vehicle 12 to an opposite, lateral interior wall (not shown) and a minor dimension extending lengthwise (i.e., in a direction of travel) along the vehicle 12 .
- the first and second storage compartments 20 , 24 are separated from one another by a dividing wall.
- the dividing wall is formed of the rearward wall 20 b of the first storage compartment 20 and the forward wall 24 a of the second storage compartment 24 .
- the rearward wall 20 b and the forward wall 24 a are spaced apart from one another to define an underside recess 36 within which a cross member 38 of a vehicle frame can be received providing support and rigidity to the lining 14 , and ultimately to the cargo floor 18 .
- the rearward wall 20 b of the first storage compartment 20 and the forward wall 24 a of the second storage compartment 24 divide and separate the first and second storage compartments 20 , 24 from one another.
- the first and second storage compartments 20 , 24 are oriented in front-to-back relation relative to one another and extend laterally across the entire width of the vehicle interior.
- the lids 28 , 30 can be pivotally connected to the cargo bin lining 14 by hinges 58 along respective forward walls 20 a , 24 a of the first and second storage compartments 20 , 24 .
- the lids 28 , 30 can each include dampers 40 , 42 for facilitating easier opening of the lids.
- the lids 28 , 30 can be removably pivotally connected to the cargo bin lining 14 and thus could be removable from the cargo bin lining 14 .
- the first lid 28 can be pivotally mounted over the open upper side of the first storage compartment 20 for providing selective access thereinto.
- the second lid 30 can be pivotally mounted over the open side of the second storage compartment 24 for providing selective access thereinto.
- the lids 28 , 30 form the cargo floor 18 of the vehicle 12 when closed.
- the lids 28 , 30 can each include a handle 44 and latch 46 for facilitating opening and closing of the lids.
- the cargo system 10 can additionally include a side lining 50 having a front side 50 a partially forming the lateral interior wall 32 of the vehicle 12 .
- the lateral interior wall 32 , and the front side 50 a of the side lining 50 extend upward from the cargo floor 18 .
- a side compartment 52 is defined by the side lining 50 .
- the side compartment 52 is recessed from the front side 50 a with a side compartment opening 54 defined in the front side 50 a .
- the side compartment 52 has an open side, i.e., side compartment opening 54 , extending upward from the cargo floor 18 . Also, as best shown in FIG.
- the side compartment 52 is formed by the lower wall 52 a , an upper wall 52 b spaced apart from the lower wall and spaced apart side walls 52 c , 52 d extending between the lower and upper walls 52 a , 52 b .
- the side compartment also includes a rear wall 52 e .
- the cargo bin lining 14 and the side lining 50 are formed separately and are discrete members within the cargo system 10 .
- the cargo bin lining 14 and the side lining 50 could be integrally formed (i.e., of one piece) or could be formed of any number of components.
- the side compartment 52 of the illustrated embodiment has a major dimension extending lengthwise along the vehicle 12 (i.e., in a direction of travel) and laterally adjacent the first and second storage compartments 20 , 24 .
- the major dimension of the side compartment 52 extends from about the front wall 20 a of the first storage compartment 20 to about the rear wall 24 b of the second storage compartment 24 .
- the side storage compartment 52 is disposed laterally along an entire length of both the first and second storage compartments 20 , 24 in a direction of travel of the vehicle. This further maximizes storage capacity within the cargo system 10 .
- the side compartment 52 extends along adjacent ends of the first and second storage compartments 20 , 24 .
- the open side 54 of the side compartment 52 is disposed at the adjacent ends of the storage compartments 20 , 24 .
- a side compartment lid 56 is disposed (i.e., pivotally mounted) over the side compartment opening 54 to selectively close the side compartment 52 .
- the side compartment lid 56 is pivotally connected to the side lining 50 along the lower wall 52 a of the side compartment 52 a .
- the side compartment lid 56 When closed, the side compartment lid 56 further forms the lateral interior wall 32 .
- the side lid 56 is selectively openable, as shown in FIG. 2 , for providing access to the side storage compartment 52 .
- the side lid 56 is pivotally connected via hinges 58 to the side lining 50 adjacent the cargo floor 18 .
- the side compartment lid 56 can include a handle 60 and latch 62 for facilitating opening and closing of the side lid.
- the side compartment lid 56 could be provided with a damper similar to dampers 40 , 42 .
- the lateral interior wall 32 is oriented approximately normal or perpendicular relative to the cargo floor 18 of the vehicle 12 .
- the open side 54 of the side compartment 52 is defined in a plane oriented approximately normal or perpendicular relative to the cargo floor 18 .
- a garnish or trim member 64 can be disposed rearwardly of the rear compartment 24 to further form the cargo floor 18 and improve the aesthetics of the cargo system 10 .
- the garnish member 64 could be integrally formed with one or both of the linings 14 , 50 .
- a forward portion of the lining 14 can rest on a second cross member 66 .
- a rearward portion of the liner 14 could also rest on a cross member of the vehicle 12 .
Abstract
A vehicle multi-compartment cargo system includes a first storage compartment defined by a cargo bin lining. The first storage compartment has an open upper side selectively closed by a first compartment lid. A second storage compartment is also defined by the cargo bin lining. The second storage compartment has an open upper side selectively closed by a second compartment lid. The first and second compartment lids form a cargo floor. A side compartment is defined by a side lining. The side compartment has an open side extending upward from the cargo floor and is selectively closed by a side compartment lid.
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- This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/240,476 filed on Sep. 29, 2008, which is expressly incorporated herein by reference.
- The present disclosure generally relates to cargo systems for vehicles, and particularly relates to a multi-compartment cargo system for a vehicle, such as a sport utility vehicle, crossover vehicle, station wagon or the like.
- A large variety of storage systems have been employed in vehicles. In recent years, the proliferation of sport utility vehicles, crossover vehicles, station wagons and the like has created a new set of challenges for vehicle designers. In particular, the challenge centers around the area disposed behind the rear-most seating area in a vehicle. This area is typically open to view from an exterior of the vehicle.
- Compartments are also well known in vehicles. For example, vehicle compartments include the glove box, roof and/or seat consoles, compartments in doors, seat backs or sides of a cargo area. Such compartments are sometimes covered or closed by a hinged door or lid. Compartments are also known which extend below the floor of a cargo area. For example, spare-wheel storage areas are often disposed beneath the floor in the cargo area of a vehicle.
- According to one aspect, a multi-compartment cargo system is provided for a vehicle. More particularly, in accordance with this aspect, the multi-compartment cargo system includes a cargo bin lining having an upper side forming a cargo floor of the vehicle. A first storage compartment is defined by the cargo bin lining. The first storage compartment is recessed from the upper side with a first compartment opening defined in the upper side. The first storage compartment longitudinally extends laterally across the vehicle. A second storage compartment is defined by the cargo bin lining. The second storage compartment is recessed from the upper side with a second compartment opening defined in the upper side and positioned rearwardly relative to the first compartment opening. The second storage compartment longitudinally extends laterally across the vehicle. A first lid is disposed over the first compartment opening and further forms the cargo floor. The first lid is selectively openable for providing access to the first storage compartment. A second lid is disposed over the second compartment opening and further forms the cargo floor. The second lid is selectively openable for providing access to the second storage compartment. A side lining has a front side forming a lateral wall of the vehicle. The lateral interior wall extends upward from the cargo floor. A side compartment is defined by the side lining. The side compartment is recessed from the front side with a side compartment opening defined in the front side. A side compartment lid is disposed over the side compartment opening and further forms the lateral interior wall. The side lid is selectively openable for providing access to the side storage compartment.
- According to another aspect, a vehicle multi-compartment cargo system is provided. More particularly, in accordance with this aspect, the vehicle multi-compartment cargo system includes a first storage compartment defined by a cargo bin lining. The first storage compartment has an open upper side selectively closed by a first compartment lid. A second storage compartment is defined by the cargo bin lining. The second storage compartment has an open upper side selectively closed by a second compartment lid. The first and second compartment lids form a cargo floor. A side compartment is defined by a side lining. The side compartment has an open side extending upward from the cargo floor and selectively closed by a side compartment lid.
- According to still another aspect, a multi-compartment cargo system is provided. More particularly, in accordance with this aspect, the multi-compartment cargo system includes a laterally extending first storage compartment having an open upper side. A first storage compartment lid is pivotally mounted over the open upper side for providing selective access to the first storage compartment. A laterally extending second storage compartment has an open side. The first and second storage compartments are arranged in side-by-side relation. A second storage compartment lid is pivotally mounted over the open side of the second storage compartment for providing selective access to the second storage compartment. A side compartment extends along adjacent ends of the first and second storage compartments. The side compartment has an open side disposed at the adjacent ends. A side lid is pivotally mounted over the open side of the side compartment for providing selective access to the side storage compartment.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a multi-compartment cargo system for a vehicle having first and second storage compartments arranged in side-by-side relation and longitudinally extending laterally across the vehicle. -
FIG. 2 is another perspective view of the multi-compartment cargo system shown with a side compartment lid opened to provide access to a side storage compartment. -
FIG. 3 is another perspective view of the multi-compartment cargo system shown with a second lid opened to provide access to the second storage compartment. -
FIG. 4 is another perspective view of the multi-compartment cargo system shown with a first lid opened to provide access to the first storage compartment. -
FIG. 5 is a cross sectional view of the multi-compartment cargo system taken along the line 5-5 ofFIG. 3 . - Referring now to the drawings, wherein the showings are for purposes of illustrating one or more exemplary embodiments,
FIG. 1 shows amulti-compartment cargo system 10 of avehicle 12. Thecargo system 10 can be positioned within a passenger compartment of thevehicle 12 rearwardly behind the rear-most seats of the vehicle (not shown), for example. With additional reference toFIG. 5 , thecargo system 10 includes acargo bin lining 14 having anupper side 16 that can at least partially form acargo floor 18 of thevehicle 12. In the illustrated embodiment, theupper side 16 includes a forwardly disposedportion 16 a and a recessedportion 16 b that enables the provision of thecargo floor 18 being relatively flat or planar. Of course, however, other configurations of thecargo bin lining 14 and/or theupper side 16 thereof are contemplated and could easily be substituted for those shown in the illustrated embodiment. - As shown, a
first storage compartment 20 is defined by thecargo bin lining 14. Particularly, thefirst storage compartment 20 can be recessed from theupper side 16 with a first compartment opening 22 defined in theupper side 16. Thefirst storage compartment 20 longitudinally extends laterally across thevehicle 12. Asecond storage compartment 24 is also defined by thecargo bin lining 14. Thesecond storage compartment 24 can be recessed from theupper side 16 with a second compartment opening 26 defined in theupper side 16 and positioned rearwardly relative to thefirst compartment opening 22. Like thefirst storage compartment 20, thesecond storage compartment 24 longitudinally extends laterally across thevehicle 12. - A
first lid 28 is disposed over the first compartment opening 22 thereby selectively closing the open upper side of thefirst storage compartment 20. Likewise, asecond lid 30 is disposed over the second compartment opening 26 to selectively close the open upper side of thesecond storage compartment 24. In combination with theupper side 16 of the cargo bin lining 14, the first andsecond compartment lids cargo floor 18. As best shown inFIG. 4 , thefirst lid 28 is selectively openable for providing access to thefirst storage compartment 20. Likewise, as best shown inFIG. 3 , thesecond lid 30 is selectively openable for providing access to thesecond storage compartment 24. - The
first storage compartment 20 has or is defined by aforward wall 20 a, arearward wall 20 b spaced apart from theforward wall 20 a, and spaced apartside walls 20 c extending between the forward andrearward walls second storage compartment 24 has or is defined by aforward wall 24 a, arearward wall 24 b spaced apart from theforward wall 24 a, and spaced apartside walls 24 c extending between the forward andrearward walls bottom walls - As shown, the first and second storage compartments 20,24 are each rectangular shaped having a major dimension extending laterally across the
vehicle 12 from a lateralinterior wall 32 on one side of thevehicle 12 to an opposite, lateral interior wall (not shown) and a minor dimension extending lengthwise (i.e., in a direction of travel) along thevehicle 12. As shown, the first and second storage compartments 20,24 are separated from one another by a dividing wall. In the illustrated embodiment, the dividing wall is formed of therearward wall 20 b of thefirst storage compartment 20 and theforward wall 24 a of thesecond storage compartment 24. Particularly, in the illustrated embodiment, therearward wall 20 b and theforward wall 24 a are spaced apart from one another to define anunderside recess 36 within which across member 38 of a vehicle frame can be received providing support and rigidity to thelining 14, and ultimately to thecargo floor 18. In the illustrated embodiment, therearward wall 20 b of thefirst storage compartment 20 and theforward wall 24 a of thesecond storage compartment 24 divide and separate the first and second storage compartments 20,24 from one another. - For purposes of maximizing the available storage space provided by the
cargo system 10, the first and second storage compartments 20,24 are oriented in front-to-back relation relative to one another and extend laterally across the entire width of the vehicle interior. As shown, thelids hinges 58 along respectiveforward walls lids dampers lids first lid 28 can be pivotally mounted over the open upper side of thefirst storage compartment 20 for providing selective access thereinto. Likewise, thesecond lid 30 can be pivotally mounted over the open side of thesecond storage compartment 24 for providing selective access thereinto. As best shown inFIG. 1 , thelids cargo floor 18 of thevehicle 12 when closed. As shown, thelids handle 44 and latch 46 for facilitating opening and closing of the lids. - The
cargo system 10 can additionally include a side lining 50 having afront side 50 a partially forming the lateralinterior wall 32 of thevehicle 12. As shown, the lateralinterior wall 32, and thefront side 50 a of the side lining 50, extend upward from thecargo floor 18. Aside compartment 52 is defined by theside lining 50. As best shown inFIG. 2 , theside compartment 52 is recessed from thefront side 50 a with a side compartment opening 54 defined in thefront side 50 a. In particular, theside compartment 52 has an open side, i.e.,side compartment opening 54, extending upward from thecargo floor 18. Also, as best shown inFIG. 2 , theside compartment 52 is formed by thelower wall 52 a, anupper wall 52 b spaced apart from the lower wall and spaced apartside walls upper walls rear wall 52 e. In the illustrated embodiment, the cargo bin lining 14 and the side lining 50 are formed separately and are discrete members within thecargo system 10. However, it is to be appreciated by those of skill in the art that the cargo bin lining 14 and the side lining 50 could be integrally formed (i.e., of one piece) or could be formed of any number of components. - The
side compartment 52 of the illustrated embodiment has a major dimension extending lengthwise along the vehicle 12 (i.e., in a direction of travel) and laterally adjacent the first and second storage compartments 20,24. In particular, in the illustrated embodiment, the major dimension of theside compartment 52 extends from about thefront wall 20 a of thefirst storage compartment 20 to about therear wall 24 b of thesecond storage compartment 24. In this arrangement, theside storage compartment 52 is disposed laterally along an entire length of both the first and second storage compartments 20,24 in a direction of travel of the vehicle. This further maximizes storage capacity within thecargo system 10. In particular, theside compartment 52 extends along adjacent ends of the first and second storage compartments 20,24. Theopen side 54 of theside compartment 52 is disposed at the adjacent ends of the storage compartments 20,24. - A
side compartment lid 56 is disposed (i.e., pivotally mounted) over the side compartment opening 54 to selectively close theside compartment 52. In particular, theside compartment lid 56 is pivotally connected to the side lining 50 along thelower wall 52 a of theside compartment 52 a. When closed, theside compartment lid 56 further forms the lateralinterior wall 32. Theside lid 56 is selectively openable, as shown inFIG. 2 , for providing access to theside storage compartment 52. In the illustrated embodiment, theside lid 56 is pivotally connected via hinges 58 to the side lining 50 adjacent thecargo floor 18. Like thelids side compartment lid 56 can include ahandle 60 and latch 62 for facilitating opening and closing of the side lid. Also, though not included in the illustrated embodiment, theside compartment lid 56 could be provided with a damper similar todampers - The lesser elevation of the recessed
portion 16 b of the cargo bin lining 14 allows thelids forward portion 16 a thereby forming thecargo floor 18 flatly or generally planarly. In the illustrated embodiment, the lateralinterior wall 32 is oriented approximately normal or perpendicular relative to thecargo floor 18 of thevehicle 12. Accordingly, theopen side 54 of theside compartment 52 is defined in a plane oriented approximately normal or perpendicular relative to thecargo floor 18. A garnish ortrim member 64 can be disposed rearwardly of therear compartment 24 to further form thecargo floor 18 and improve the aesthetics of thecargo system 10. Alternatively, thegarnish member 64 could be integrally formed with one or both of thelinings - In addition to resting on the
cross member 38, a forward portion of the lining 14 can rest on asecond cross member 66. Likewise, though not shown, a rearward portion of theliner 14 could also rest on a cross member of thevehicle 12. - It will be appreciated that various of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be desirably combined into many other different systems or applications. Also that various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations or improvements therein may be subsequently made by those skilled in the art which are also intended to be encompassed by the following claims.
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1. A multi-compartment cargo system for a vehicle, comprising:
a cargo bin lining having an upper side forming a cargo floor of the vehicle;
a first storage compartment defined by said cargo bin lining, said first storage compartment recessed from said upper side with a first compartment opening defined in said upper side, said first storage compartment longitudinally extending laterally across said vehicle;
a second storage compartment defined by said cargo bin lining, said second storage compartment recessed from said upper side with a second compartment opening defined in said upper side and positioned rearwardly relative to said first compartment opening, said second storage compartment longitudinally extending laterally across said vehicle;
a first lid disposed over said first compartment opening and further forming said cargo floor, said first lid selectively openable for providing access to said first storage compartment;
a second lid disposed over said second compartment opening and further forming said cargo floor, said second lid selectively openable for providing access to said second storage compartment;
a side lining having a front side forming a lateral interior wall of the vehicle, said lateral interior wall extending upward from said cargo floor;
a side compartment defined by said side lining, said side compartment recessed from said front side with a side compartment opening defined in said front side said side compartment having a major dimension extending lengthwise along the vehicle and laterally adjacent said first and second storage compartments; and
a side compartment lid disposed over said side compartment opening and further forming said lateral interior wall, said side lid selectively openable for providing access to said side storage compartment.
2. The multi-compartment cargo system of claim 1 wherein said first and second storage compartments are each rectangular shaped having a major dimension extending laterally across said vehicle from said lateral interior wall to an opposite, lateral interior wall and a minor dimension extending lengthwise along the vehicle.
3. The multi-compartment cargo system of claim 1 wherein said lateral interior wall is oriented approximately normal relative to said cargo floor of the vehicle.
4. The multi-compartment cargo system of claim 1 wherein said major dimension of said side compartment extends from about a front wall of said first storage compartment to about a rear wall of said second storage compartment.
5. The multi-compartment cargo system of claim 1 wherein each of said first and second storage compartments is defined by a forward wall, a forward wall spaced apart from said rearward wall and spaced apart sidewalls extending between said forward and rearward walls, said rearward wall of said first storage compartment and said forward wall of said second storage compartment dividing and separating said first and second storage compartments from one another.
6. The multi-compartment cargo system of claim 1 wherein said first and second lids are pivotally connected to said cargo bin lining along respective forward walls of said first and second storage compartments.
7. The multi-compartment cargo system of claim 6 wherein said side lid is pivotally connected to said side lining adjacent said cargo floor.
8. The multi-compartment cargo system of claim 6 wherein said first and said second lids include dampers for facilitating easier opening of said first and said second lids.
9. The multi-compartment cargo system of claim 6 wherein said first and said second lids are removably pivotally connected to said cargo bin lining and thereby are removable from said cargo bin lining.
10. A vehicle multi-compartment cargo system, comprising:
a first storage compartment defined by a cargo bin lining, said first storage compartment having an open upper side selectively closed by a first compartment lid;
a second storage compartment defined by a cargo bin lining, said second storage compartment having an open upper side selectively closed by a second compartment lid, said first and second compartment lids forming a cargo floor; and
a side storage compartment defined by said side lining, said side compartment having an open side extending upward from said cargo floor and selectively closed by a side compartment lid, said side storage compartment disposed laterally along an entire length of both of said first and second storage compartments in a direction of travel of the vehicle.
11. The vehicle multi-compartment cargo system of claim 10 wherein said open side of said side compartment is defined in a plane oriented approximately normal relative to said cargo floor.
12. The vehicle multi-compartment cargo system of claim 11 wherein said side compartment lid is pivotally connected to said side lining along a lower wall of said side compartment.
13. The vehicle multi-compartment cargo system of claim 10 wherein said first and second storage compartments extend between lateral interior sides of a vehicle and said side compartment lid at least partially forms one of said lateral interior sides of the vehicle.
14. The vehicle multi-compartment cargo system of claim 13 wherein said first and second storage compartments are oriented in front-to-back relation relative to one another.
15. The vehicle multi-compartment cargo system of claim 9 wherein said first and second storage compartments are separated from one another by a dividing wall.
16. The vehicle multi-compartment cargo system of claim 15 wherein said dividing wall is formed of a rearward wall of said first storage compartment and a forward wall of said second storage compartment, said rearward wall and said forward wall spaced apart from one another to define an underside recess within which a cross member of a vehicle frame is received.
17. A multi-compartment cargo system, comprising:
a laterally extending first storage compartment having an open upper side;
a first storage compartment lid pivotally mounted over said open upper side for providing selective access to said first storage compartment;
a laterally extending second storage compartment having an open side, said first and second storage compartments arranged in side-by-side relation;
a second storage compartment lid pivotally mounted over said open side of said second storage compartment for providing selective access to said second storage compartment;
a side compartment extending along adjacent ends of said first and second storage compartments, said side compartment having an open side disposed at said adjacent ends; and
a side lid pivotally mounted over said open side of said side compartment for providing selective access to said side storage compartment.
18. The multi-compartment cargo system of claim 19 wherein said first and second storage lids form a cargo floor of a vehicle when closed.
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