# US 2014/0191528 A1 · Partition providing increased legroom > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0191528 A1 - Document ID: US20140191528A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/207,311 - Filed: 2014-03-12 - Published: 2014-07-10 - Earliest claimed: 2011-12-13 - Inventors: Terry L. Setina - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140191528A1 ## CPC - B60R 21/12: which protect the occupants against personal attack from the inside or the outside of the vehicle - B60N 3/00: Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for (of radio sets, television sets, telephones, {stowing or holding appliances} , safety belts or the like B60R) - B62D 27/00: Connections between superstructure {or understructure} sub-units {(B62D33/0207, B62D33/044 take precedence; between sub-units predominently made of synthetic material B62D29/048)} - B60Y 2304/00: Optimising design; Manufacturing; Testing - B60R: VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - B60N: SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - B62D: MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS (steering, or guiding on a desired track, of agricultural machines or implements A01B69/00; wheels, castors, axles, increasing wheel adhesion B60B; vehicle tyres, tyre inflation or tyre changing B60C; connections between vehicles of a train or the like B60D; vehicles for use on rail and road, amphibious or convertible vehicles B60F; suspension arrangements B60G; heating, cooling, ventilating or other air treating devices B60H; windows, windscreens, non-fixed roofs, doors or similar devices, protective coverings for vehicles not in use B60J; propulsion plant arrangements, auxiliary drives, transmissions, controls, instrumentation or dashboards B60K; electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles B60L; power supply for electrically-propelled vehicles B60M; passenger accommodation not otherwise provided for B60N; adaptations for load transportation or to carry special loads or objects B60P; arrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general B60Q; vehicles, vehicle fittings or vehicle parts not otherwise provided for B60R; servicing, cleaning, repairing, supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring, not otherwise provided for, B60S; brake arrangements, brake control systems or parts thereof B60T; air-cushion vehicles B60V; motor-cycles, accessories therefor B62J, B62K; testing of vehicles G01M) - B60Y: INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO ASPECTS CROSS-CUTTING VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY ## Abstract A partition for separating front and rear occupant areas of a vehicle comprises a frame and multiple panel members. The frame is attached to the vehicle and has an upper lateral member, respective angled side tubular members and a window. The multiple panel members are configured to fit vertically between the window and a floor pan and horizontally between first and second sides. The multiple panel members comprise a first panel member for positioning adjacent the first side, a second panel member for positioning adjacent the second side and a center section laterally adjacent and separating the first and second panel members. The center section protrudes rearwardly relative to the first panel member and the second panel member. The second panel member is recessed forwardly of the first panel member and forwardly of the center section to increase space available in a rear seat aligned with the second panel member. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A partition for separating front and rear occupant areas of a vehicle, comprising: a partition frame attached to the vehicle and having an upper lateral member, respective angled side tubular members extending from ends of the upper lateral member, and a window bordered by the upper lateral member and the side members; multiple panel members configured to fit between the window and a floor pan of the vehicle in a vertical direction and between first and second sides of the vehicle in a horizontal direction, the multiple panel members comprising: a first panel member for positioning adjacent the first side of the vehicle; a second panel member for positioning adjacent the second side of the vehicle; a center section laterally adjacent and separating the first panel member and the second panel member, wherein the center section protrudes rearwardly into the rear occupant area of the vehicle relative to the first panel member and the second panel member; wherein the second panel member is recessed forwardly of the first panel member and forwardly of the center section to increase space available in a rear seat aligned with the second panel member. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The partition of claim 1, wherein the multiple panel members comprise one or more panel members in a lower border region extending along a lower border of the window, wherein the first panel member, second panel member and center section extend downwardly from the lower border region. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The partition of claim 1, wherein the second panel member comprises an upper section that slopes downwardly at an upper section angle and an adjoining lower section that slopes downwardly at a lower section angle, and wherein the upper section angle is shallower than the lower section angle. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The partition of claim 1, wherein the multiple panel members comprise a foot well having a recessed portion sized to accommodate at least a portion of the rear seat occupant's feet. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The partition of claim 1, wherein the partition is configured for attachment to the vehicle's B-pillars. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The partition of claim 1, wherein a rear surface of the center section is generally vertical. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The partition of claim 1, wherein the multiple panel members are made of metal. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The partition of claim 1, wherein the first panel has an inner lateral edge that abuts against the center section. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The partition of claim 8, wherein the first panel inner lateral edge intersects a lateral side surface of the center section. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The partition of claim 1, wherein the second panel member has an inner lateral edge that abuts against the center section. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The partition of claim 10, wherein the second panel inner lateral edge intersects a lateral side surface of the center section. ### Claim 12 A partition for separating front and rear occupant areas of a vehicle, comprising: a partition frame attached to the vehicle and having an upper lateral member, respective side members, and a window defined in an area between the upper lateral member and the side members; multiple panel members configured to fit between the window and a floor pan of the vehicle in a vertical direction and between first and second sides of the vehicle in a horizontal direction, the multiple panel members comprising: a first panel member for positioning adjacent the first side of the vehicle; a second panel member for positioning adjacent the second side of the vehicle; a center section laterally adjacent and separating the first panel member and the second panel member, wherein the center section protrudes rearwardly into the rear occupant area of the vehicle relative to the first panel member and the second panel member; wherein the second panel member is recessed forwardly of the first panel member and forwardly of the center section to increase space available in a rear seat aligned with the second panel member compared to a rear seat aligned with the first panel member. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The partition of claim 12, wherein the multiple panel members comprise one or more panel members in a lower border region extending along a lower border of the window, wherein the first panel member, second panel member and center section extend downwardly from the lower border region. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The partition of claim 12, wherein the second panel member comprises an upper section that slopes downwardly at an upper section angle and an adjoining lower section that slopes downwardly at a lower section angle, and wherein the upper section angle is shallower than the lower section angle. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The partition of claim 12, wherein the multiple panel members comprise a foot well having a recessed portion sized to accommodate at least a portion of the rear seat occupant's feet. ### Claim 16 (depends on 12) The partition of claim 12, wherein the partition is configured for attachment to the vehicle's B-pillars. ### Claim 17 (depends on 12) The partition of claim 12, wherein the first panel has an inner lateral edge that abuts against the center section. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The partition of claim 17, wherein the first panel inner lateral edge intersects a lateral side surface of the center section. ### Claim 19 (depends on 12) The partition of claim 12, wherein the second panel member has an inner lateral edge that abuts against the center section. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The partition of claim 19, wherein the second panel inner lateral edge intersects a lateral side surface of the center section.