A storage system for retrofit in police SUVs includes: an enclosure, and front and rear access panels. The plurality of walls of the enclosure create an elongated box shape, with a first end near the front row seats, and second end terminating at the rear cargo area. The walls create a forward opening providing access into a forward enclosure portion from the front row seats; and a rear opening providing access into a rear enclosure portion from the rear cargo area, which openings are releasably enclosed/sealed by the access panels, which are secured using a compression latch to prevent rattling. The enclosure's length permits storing of a shotgun. The storage system also includes: drawers in the rear portion that slide out the rear opening into the rear cargo area; and a tray in the front portion that slides out the forward opening and supports a computer.
Center console to cargo area storage system for a sport utility vehicle of emergency responders
2025-01-07
Patent
Electronic Resource
English