The present subject matter described herein, relates to a structure of parcel shelf rear cushion, and, in particular, to a spring loaded rear cushion for parcel shelf.
BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART: 5
[002] In automobile industry, parcel shelf is well known. The parcel shelf is placed substantially horizontally between the rear end of the back passenger seat and a front edge of the back door. The parcel shelf covers the opening of the boot space area and provides another space for placing luggage.
[003] Fig. 1 illustrates position and mounting of a parcel shelf at rear end inside 10 the vehicle cabin, in particularly to hatch back type vehicle is illustrated. The parcel shelf/tray is provided to cover the boot area/ luggage area. The rear end of the vehicle cabin 100 comprises rear passenger seats 101 and rear door 103. A parcel shelf 102 is provided in between rear end of the rear passenger seats 101 and the front edge of the rear door 103. Further, the parcel shelf 102 is mounted 15 with a pin arrangement 104 at back side of the rear passenger seat 101. The parcel shelf 102 rotates about the pin arrangement 104 or pivot/hinge arrangement 104 when the rear door 103 is opened. Conventionally, a string or rope is attached with the rear door 103 and the parcel shelf 102 to allow rotation of the parcel shelf 102 towards upward direction along with the rear door 103. 20
[004] As shown in the figure 2, an EPDM cushion 105 is provided in between the parcel shelf 102 and the rear door 103 to avoid direct hitting of the rear door 103 with the parcel shelf 102 while closing the rear door 103. The EPDM cushion 105 absorbs impact energy of the rear door. Further, the EPDM cushion 105 is in abutment with the rear door 103 while vehicle is in running condition. The 25 abutment of the EPDM cushion of the parcel shelf 102 does not allow movement of the parcel shelf 102 along with the vibrations of the vehicle and the rear door 103. Over the time EPDM cushion 105 starts degrading, due to temperature
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variance, moisture variance etc., which create rattling sound at back end of the vehicle cabin.
[005] All manufacturing components have some tolerance which needs to be adjusted while mounting of the component on the final assembly. Due to extra tolerance, i.e., positive tolerance when size of the part is more than the required 5 size. Further, addition of the EPDM cushion 105 on the parcel shelf 102 towards the front edge or inner edge of the rear door 103 increases size which disturbs the interference of the parcel shelf 102 and the rear door 103. The rear door 103 pushes the parcel shelf 102 inside and further heat from the rear door window bends the parcel shelf permanently. Bending of the parcel shelf creates rattling 10 sound when it hits the rear door 103 due to vibrations of the rear door. Also due to manufacturing tolerance, a gap is generated between EPDM cushion 105 and back door resting surface, which allows the movement of parcel shelf 102 and results in the rattling noise.
[006] Conventionally, in order to avoid rattling noise which created by 15 interference of the parcel shelf and the rear door, an EPDM cushion is provided. The EPDM cushion is not sufficient to avoid the rattling noise.
[007] In order to avoid rattling noise of the parcel shelf there is need to fix the parcel shelf so that the parcel shelf does not move when vehicle is in running condition. Therefore, the present invention provides a spring loaded adjustable 20 parcel shelf rear cushion which avoids the rattling noise.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION:
[008] The principal objective of the present invention is to provide a spring loaded adjustable parcel shelf rear cushion.
[009] Another object of the present subject matter is to provide a spring loaded 25 adjustable parcel shelf rear cushion which does not result in rattling noise at rear end of the vehicle.
[0010] Another object of the present subject matter is to provide a spring loaded adjustable parcel shelf rear cushion which does not degrade over a period of time.
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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
[0011] The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion which is inserted between a parcel shelf and rear door of the vehicle. Said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion is so provided that it keeps the parcel shelf in its place while the vehicle is in running phase to minimize the rattling 5 sound. Said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion comprises of structure which includes a socket, case, cover, shaft and a spring. Said spring is first inserted in said shaft which is then snap fitted in said case. Said case has two slots at the bottom, where the snap locks of said shaft are locked. Further, the assembly is further inserted in a cover which is typically made of EPDM material. Finally said 10 socket is tightened around said case in order to provide said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion.
[0012] One hole each is made on both the sides of the parcel tray and said cushion is such inserted in those holes that the cover side faces the rear door of the vehicle and snap locks of said socket are locked with the inner side of parcel tray. 15
[0013] In order to further understand the characteristics and technical contents of the present subject matter, a description relating thereto will be made with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the drawings are illustrative only but not used to limit scope of the present subject matter.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 20
[0014] It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of the present subject matter and are therefore not to be considered for limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments. The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number 25 identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the figures to reference like features and components. Some embodiments of system or methods in accordance with
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embodiments of the present subject matter are now described, by way of example, and with reference to the accompanying figures, in which:
[0015] Fig. 1 illustrate structure and mounting of parcel shelf as known in the art
[0016] Fig. 2 illustrate existing parcel shelf rear cushion
[0017] Fig. 3 illustrates spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion according to the 5 present invention
[0018] Fig. 4 illustrates compressed condition of spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion
[0019] Fig. 5 illustrates the exploded view of spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion 10
[0020] Fig.6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 illustrate different parts of spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion
[0021] The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and 15 methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS:
[0022] The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion which is inserted between a parcel shelf and rear door of the vehicle. 20 Said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion is so provided that it keeps the parcel shelf in its place while the vehicle is in running phase to minimize the rattling sound. Said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion comprises of structure which includes a socket, case, cover, shaft and a spring. Said spring is first inserted in said shaft which is then snap fitted in said case. Said case has two slots at the 25 bottom, where the snap locks of said shaft are locked. Further, the assembly is further inserted in a cover which is typically made of EPDM material. Finally said
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socket is tightened around said case in order to provide said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion.
[0023] One hole each is made on both the sides or in the center of the parcel tray and said cushion is inserted in the holes wherein the cover side faces the rear door of the vehicle and snap locks said socket with the inner side of parcel tray. 5
[0024] It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate the principles of the present subject matter. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that conception and specific embodiment disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present subject matter. It should also be appreciated by those 10 skilled in the art that by devising various assembly that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its spirit and scope. Furthermore, all examples recited herein are principally intended expressly to be for pedagogical purposes to aid the reader in understanding the principles of the present subject matter and the 15 concepts contributed by the inventor(s) to furthering the art, and are to be construed as being without limitation to such specifically recited examples and conditions. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the present subject matter, both as to its organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the 20 following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures.
[0025] These and other advantages of the present subject matter would be described in greater detail with reference to the following figures. It should be noted that the description merely illustrates the principles of the present subject 25 matter. It will thus be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise various arrangements that, although not explicitly described herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its scope.
[0026] Fig. 3 illustrates a spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200) according to the present invention. Fig. 4 illustrates the use of said spring loaded parcel shelf 30
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rear cushion (200) according to the present invention. Said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200) is inserted in a hole which is created in said parcel shelf (103) such that the top end of said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200) which is the top end of said cover (204) faces said rear door (105) and the bottom end of said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200) which is bottom end of 5 said socket (201) faces the inside of the vehicle. Said socket (201) is snap locked with said parcel tray (103) with the help of snap locks (10) present in said socket (201). The tolerance of said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200) is adjusted by tightening or loosening of said socket (201).
[0027] Fig. 5 illustrates the exploded view of said spring loaded parcel shelf rear 10 cushion (200). Said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200) comprises of said spring (205) which is inserted in said shaft (203) which has a slot for said spring (205). The combination of said spring (205) and said shaft (203) is further inserted in said case (202) which has an opening at the top and is closed from the bottom. Said shaft (203) comprises of couple of snap locks (30) which are snap 15 fitted with slots (35) at the bottom said case (202). Said case (202) with said Shaft (203) and said spring (205) is further inserted in said cover (204). Said case (202) is inserted up to a height (40) of said cover (204). The further insertion of said case (202) is restricted due to the presence of protrusion fin (40) in said case (202). Said socket (201) with internal threads is tightened to the external threads 20 of said case (202) to provide said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200) according to the present invention.
[0028] Fig. 6 illustrates said socket (201). Said socket has internal threads which are used to manage the tolerance and cushioning of said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200). Said socket (201) also comprises of a pair of snap locks (10) 25 which are used to lock said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200) with the inside part of said parcel shelf (103).
[0029] Fig. 7 illustrates said case (202) according to the present invention. Said case (202) a hollow structure which is open from the top and closed from the
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bottom and comprises of a pair of slots (35) at the bottom for snap locking with said shaft (203).
[0030] Fig. 8 illustrates said shaft (203). Said shaft (203) has a compartment (45) wherein said spring (205) is inserted. Said shaft (203) comprises of a pair of snap locks (30) which are used to snap lock said shaft (203) with said case (202). 5
[0031] Fig. 9 illustrates said cover (204) according to the present invention. Said cover (204) is a hollow cylinder which is closed from the top and open from the bottom. Said case (202) with said spring (205) in said shaft (203) is inserted in said cover (204). The top part of said cover (204) faces the rear door (105) of the vehicle when said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200) is assembled with 10 said parcel tray (103).
[0032] Fig. 10 illustrates said spring (205). Said spring is typically a spiral spring but other springs like compression spring, helical spring and torsion spring may also be used.
[0033] The term “vehicle” as used throughout this detailed description and in the 15 claims refers to any moving vehicle that is capable of carrying one or more human occupants and is powered by any form of energy. The term “vehicle” is a motor vehicle which includes, but is not limited to: cars, trucks, vans, minivans, hatchback, sedan, MUVs, and SUVs.
[0034] It will be further appreciated that functions or structures of a plurality of 20 components or steps may be combined into a single component or step, or the functions or structures of one-step or component may be split among plural steps or components. The present invention contemplates all of these combinations. Unless stated otherwise, dimensions and geometries of the various structures depicted herein are not intended to be restrictive of the invention, and other 25 dimensions or geometries are possible. In addition, while a feature of the present invention may have been described in the context of only one of the illustrated embodiments, such feature may be combined with one or more other features of other embodiments, for any given application. It will also be appreciated from the
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above that the fabrication of the unique structures herein and the operation thereof also constitute methods in accordance with the present invention. The present invention also encompasses intermediate and end products resulting from the practice of the methods herein. The use of “comprising” or “including” also contemplates embodiments that “consist essentially of” or “consist of” the recited 5 feature.
[0035] Although embodiments for the present subject matter have been described in language specific to structural features, it is to be understood that the present subject matter is not necessarily limited to the specific features described. Rather, the specific features and methods are disclosed as embodiments for the present 10 subject matter. Numerous modifications and adaptations of the system/component of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and thus it is intended by the appended claims to cover all such modifications and adaptations which fall within the scope of the present subject matter.

Claims:We claim:
1. A spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200), for keeping parcel shelf in its position to avoid rattling noise, said spring loaded parcel shelf cushion comprising:
A socket (201) with internal threads and snap locks (10);
A case (202) with external threads and a protrusion fin (20);
A shaft (203) with snap locks (30);
A cover (204);
A spring (205);
Characterized that said spring (205) is inserted in said shaft (203);
Said shaft (203) with said spring (205) is further inserted in said case (202) wherein said shaft (203) is snap fitted with said case (202) with the help said snap locks (30);
Said case (202) with said spring (205) in said shaft (203) is further inserted in said cover (204); and
Said socket (201) is tightened around said case (202) to provide said spring loaded parcel tray rear cushion (200).

2. The spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said snap locks (30) of said shaft (203) are snap fitted in a slot (35) provided in said case (202).

3. The spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said protrusion fin (20) of said case (202) is fitted till an opening (40) of said cover (204) to create a gap for cushioning.

4. The spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the compression and decompression of said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200) is adjust by rotating of said socket (201).

5. The spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200) is inserted in a hole in a parcel shelf such that portion with said cover (204) is facing the back door of the vehicle and said snap lock (10) of said socket is snap fitted with said parcel shelf.

6. The spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said spring (205) is selected from compression spring, helical spring, torsion spring and spiral spring.
, Description:FIELD OF INVENTION:
[001] The present subject matter described herein, relates to a structure of parcel shelf rear cushion, and, in particular, to a spring loaded rear cushion for parcel shelf.
BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART:
[002] In automobile industry, parcel shelf is well known. The parcel shelf is placed substantially horizontally between the rear end of the back passenger seat and a front edge of the back door. The parcel shelf covers the opening of the boot space area and provides another space for placing luggage.
[003] Fig. 1 illustrates position and mounting of a parcel shelf at rear end inside the vehicle cabin, in particularly to hatch back type vehicle is illustrated. The parcel shelf/tray is provided to cover the boot area/ luggage area. The rear end of the vehicle cabin 100 comprises rear passenger seats 101 and rear door 103. A parcel shelf 102 is provided in between rear end of the rear passenger seats 101 and the front edge of the rear door 103. Further, the parcel shelf 102 is mounted with a pin arrangement 104 at back side of the rear passenger seat 101. The parcel shelf 102 rotates about the pin arrangement 104 or pivot/hinge arrangement 104 when the rear door 103 is opened. Conventionally, a string or rope is attached with the rear door 103 and the parcel shelf 102 to allow rotation of the parcel shelf 102 towards upward direction along with the rear door 103.
[004] As shown in the figure 2, an EPDM cushion 105 is provided in between the parcel shelf 102 and the rear door 103 to avoid direct hitting of the rear door 103 with the parcel shelf 102 while closing the rear door 103. The EPDM cushion 105 absorbs impact energy of the rear door. Further, the EPDM cushion 105 is in abutment with the rear door 103 while vehicle is in running condition. The abutment of the EPDM cushion of the parcel shelf 102 does not allow movement of the parcel shelf 102 along with the vibrations of the vehicle and the rear door 103. Over the time EPDM cushion 105 starts degrading, due to temperature variance, moisture variance etc., which create rattling sound at back end of the vehicle cabin.
[005] All manufacturing components have some tolerance which needs to be adjusted while mounting of the component on the final assembly. Due to extra tolerance, i.e., positive tolerance when size of the part is more than the required size. Further, addition of the EPDM cushion 105 on the parcel shelf 102 towards the front edge or inner edge of the rear door 103 increases size which disturbs the interference of the parcel shelf 102 and the rear door 103. The rear door 103 pushes the parcel shelf 102 inside and further heat from the rear door window bends the parcel shelf permanently. Bending of the parcel shelf creates rattling sound when it hits the rear door 103 due to vibrations of the rear door. Also due to manufacturing tolerance, a gap is generated between EPDM cushion 105 and back door resting surface, which allows the movement of parcel shelf 102 and results in the rattling noise.
[006] Conventionally, in order to avoid rattling noise which created by interference of the parcel shelf and the rear door, an EPDM cushion is provided. The EPDM cushion is not sufficient to avoid the rattling noise.
[007] In order to avoid rattling noise of the parcel shelf there is need to fix the parcel shelf so that the parcel shelf does not move when vehicle is in running condition. Therefore, the present invention provides a spring loaded adjustable parcel shelf rear cushion which avoids the rattling noise.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION:
[008] The principal objective of the present invention is to provide a spring loaded adjustable parcel shelf rear cushion.
[009] Another object of the present subject matter is to provide a spring loaded adjustable parcel shelf rear cushion which does not result in rattling noise at rear end of the vehicle.
[0010] Another object of the present subject matter is to provide a spring loaded adjustable parcel shelf rear cushion which does not degrade over a period of time.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
[0011] The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion which is inserted between a parcel shelf and rear door of the vehicle. Said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion is so provided that it keeps the parcel shelf in its place while the vehicle is in running phase to minimize the rattling sound. Said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion comprises of structure which includes a socket, case, cover, shaft and a spring. Said spring is first inserted in said shaft which is then snap fitted in said case. Said case has two slots at the bottom, where the snap locks of said shaft are locked. Further, the assembly is further inserted in a cover which is typically made of EPDM material. Finally said socket is tightened around said case in order to provide said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion.
[0012] One hole each is made on both the sides of the parcel tray and said cushion is such inserted in those holes that the cover side faces the rear door of the vehicle and snap locks of said socket are locked with the inner side of parcel tray.
[0013] In order to further understand the characteristics and technical contents of the present subject matter, a description relating thereto will be made with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the drawings are illustrative only but not used to limit scope of the present subject matter.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of the present subject matter and are therefore not to be considered for limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments. The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the figures to reference like features and components. Some embodiments of system or methods in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter are now described, by way of example, and with reference to the accompanying figures, in which:
[0015] Fig. 1 illustrate structure and mounting of parcel shelf as known in the art
[0016] Fig. 2 illustrate existing parcel shelf rear cushion
[0017] Fig. 3 illustrates spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion according to the present invention
[0018] Fig. 4 illustrates compressed condition of spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion
[0019] Fig. 5 illustrates the exploded view of spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion
[0020] Fig.6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 illustrate different parts of spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion
[0021] The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS:
[0022] The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion which is inserted between a parcel shelf and rear door of the vehicle. Said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion is so provided that it keeps the parcel shelf in its place while the vehicle is in running phase to minimize the rattling sound. Said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion comprises of structure which includes a socket, case, cover, shaft and a spring. Said spring is first inserted in said shaft which is then snap fitted in said case. Said case has two slots at the bottom, where the snap locks of said shaft are locked. Further, the assembly is further inserted in a cover which is typically made of EPDM material. Finally said socket is tightened around said case in order to provide said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion.
[0023] One hole each is made on both the sides or in the center of the parcel tray and said cushion is inserted in the holes wherein the cover side faces the rear door of the vehicle and snap locks said socket with the inner side of parcel tray.
[0024] It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate the principles of the present subject matter. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that conception and specific embodiment disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present subject matter. It should also be appreciated by those skilled in the art that by devising various assembly that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its spirit and scope. Furthermore, all examples recited herein are principally intended expressly to be for pedagogical purposes to aid the reader in understanding the principles of the present subject matter and the concepts contributed by the inventor(s) to furthering the art, and are to be construed as being without limitation to such specifically recited examples and conditions. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the present subject matter, both as to its organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures.
[0025] These and other advantages of the present subject matter would be described in greater detail with reference to the following figures. It should be noted that the description merely illustrates the principles of the present subject matter. It will thus be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise various arrangements that, although not explicitly described herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its scope.
[0026] Fig. 3 illustrates a spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200) according to the present invention. Fig. 4 illustrates the use of said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200) according to the present invention. Said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200) is inserted in a hole which is created in said parcel shelf (103) such that the top end of said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200) which is the top end of said cover (204) faces said rear door (105) and the bottom end of said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200) which is bottom end of said socket (201) faces the inside of the vehicle. Said socket (201) is snap locked with said parcel tray (103) with the help of snap locks (10) present in said socket (201). The tolerance of said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200) is adjusted by tightening or loosening of said socket (201).
[0027] Fig. 5 illustrates the exploded view of said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200). Said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200) comprises of said spring (205) which is inserted in said shaft (203) which has a slot for said spring (205). The combination of said spring (205) and said shaft (203) is further inserted in said case (202) which has an opening at the top and is closed from the bottom. Said shaft (203) comprises of couple of snap locks (30) which are snap fitted with slots (35) at the bottom said case (202). Said case (202) with said Shaft (203) and said spring (205) is further inserted in said cover (204). Said case (202) is inserted up to a height (40) of said cover (204). The further insertion of said case (202) is restricted due to the presence of protrusion fin (40) in said case (202). Said socket (201) with internal threads is tightened to the external threads of said case (202) to provide said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200) according to the present invention.
[0028] Fig. 6 illustrates said socket (201). Said socket has internal threads which are used to manage the tolerance and cushioning of said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200). Said socket (201) also comprises of a pair of snap locks (10) which are used to lock said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200) with the inside part of said parcel shelf (103).
[0029] Fig. 7 illustrates said case (202) according to the present invention. Said case (202) a hollow structure which is open from the top and closed from the bottom and comprises of a pair of slots (35) at the bottom for snap locking with said shaft (203).
[0030] Fig. 8 illustrates said shaft (203). Said shaft (203) has a compartment (45) wherein said spring (205) is inserted. Said shaft (203) comprises of a pair of snap locks (30) which are used to snap lock said shaft (203) with said case (202).
[0031] Fig. 9 illustrates said cover (204) according to the present invention. Said cover (204) is a hollow cylinder which is closed from the top and open from the bottom. Said case (202) with said spring (205) in said shaft (203) is inserted in said cover (204). The top part of said cover (204) faces the rear door (105) of the vehicle when said spring loaded parcel shelf rear cushion (200) is assembled with said parcel tray (103).
[0032] Fig. 10 illustrates said spring (205). Said spring is typically a spiral spring but other springs like compression spring, helical spring and torsion spring may also be used.
[0033] The term “vehicle” as used throughout this detailed description and in the claims refers to any moving vehicle that is capable of carrying one or more human occupants and is powered by any form of energy. The term “vehicle” is a motor vehicle which includes, but is not limited to: cars, trucks, vans, minivans, hatchback, sedan, MUVs, and SUVs.
[0034] It will be further appreciated that functions or structures of a plurality of components or steps may be combined into a single component or step, or the functions or structures of one-step or component may be split among plural steps or components. The present invention contemplates all of these combinations. Unless stated otherwise, dimensions and geometries of the various structures depicted herein are not intended to be restrictive of the invention, and other dimensions or geometries are possible. In addition, while a feature of the present invention may have been described in the context of only one of the illustrated embodiments, such feature may be combined with one or more other features of other embodiments, for any given application. It will also be appreciated from the above that the fabrication of the unique structures herein and the operation thereof also constitute methods in accordance with the present invention. The present invention also encompasses intermediate and end products resulting from the practice of the methods herein. The use of “comprising” or “including” also contemplates embodiments that “consist essentially of” or “consist of” the recited feature.
[0035] Although embodiments for the present subject matter have been described in language specific to structural features, it is to be understood that the present subject matter is not necessarily limited to the specific features described. Rather, the specific features and methods are disclosed as embodiments for the present subject matter. Numerous modifications and adaptations of the system/component of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and thus it is intended by the appended claims to cover all such modifications and adaptations which fall within the scope of the present subject matter.