Vehicle underfloor cargo management system

Abstract

The invention provides a vehicle underfloor cargo management system. A cargo management system for a motor vehicle, the cargo management system comprising: a storage compartment located in a floor of the motor vehicle; a first panel configured to be flush stowed on the vehicle floor in a stowed position to cover the storage compartment, and to pivot upward to a vertical position in a deployed position to form a first divider; a second panel configured to pivot relative to the first panel in the deployed position to form a second divider; and at least one collapsible storage basket stowed in the storage compartment in the vehicle floor in a collapsed storage basket configuration in the stowed position and deployed upwardly to a non-collapsed storage basket configuration.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to a cargo management system and, more particularly, to a floor-mounted cargo management system for a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Motor vehicles are commonly used to transport cargo on the vehicle. For example, motor vehicles are commonly used to transport cargo such as food items in bags, merchandise and groceries, beverage containers, and other cargo items. Motor vehicles typically include various types of storage compartments, storage trays, cup holders, and other structures for holding one or more cargo items. There is a desire to provide a compact and versatile vehicle cargo manager. Summary of the Invention

[0003] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a cargo management system for a motor vehicle, the cargo management system comprising: a storage compartment located in the floor of the motor vehicle; a first panel configured to be flush-mounted on the vehicle floor in a stowed position to cover the storage compartment and pivot upward to a vertical position in a deployed position to form a first divider; a second panel configured to pivot relative to the first panel in the deployed position to form a second divider; and at least one foldable storage basket stowed in the storage compartment in the vehicle floor in a folded storage basket configuration in the stowed position and unfolded upward to a non-folded storage basket configuration.

[0004] Embodiments of the first aspect of the present disclosure may include any one or a combination of the following features:

[0005] - A third panel configured to pivot relative to the first panel in the deployed position to form a third divider;

[0006] - A hinge that couples the first panel to the second panel and the third panel, wherein the hinge is oriented substantially vertically in the deployed position;

[0007] - A second panel configured to move to a position orthogonal to the first panel; and a third panel configured to move to a position orthogonal to the first panel;

[0008] - A second panel and a third panel, each of the second panel and the third panel being configured to rotate to a position parallel to the first panel;

[0009] - At least one foldable storage basket, the at least one foldable storage basket including a first storage basket having foldable walls that unfold to the non-folded storage basket configuration;

[0010] - A first storage basket positioned in a first area defined by the first panel and the second panel;

[0011] - At least one foldable storage basket, the at least one foldable storage basket further including a second storage basket;

[0012] - A second panel positioned in a second area defined by the first panel and the third panel;

[0013] - A first foldable storage basket and a second foldable storage basket configured to fold and stow in the storage compartment under the vehicle floor; and

[0014] - A first panel further having a handle and a latch mechanism for locking the first panel in the stowed position.

[0015] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a cargo management system for a motor vehicle, the cargo management system comprising: a storage compartment located in the floor of the motor vehicle; a first panel configured to stow flush with the vehicle floor in a stowed position to cover the storage compartment and pivot upward to a vertical position in a deployed position to form a first divider; a second panel configured to pivot relative to the first panel in the deployed position to form a second divider; a third panel configured to pivot relative to the first panel in the deployed position to form a third divider, wherein the first panel and the second panel define a first dividing area and the first panel and the third panel define a second dividing area; and at least one foldable storage basket stowed in the storage compartment in the vehicle floor in the stowed position and deployed upward to a non-folded storage basket position.

[0016] Embodiments of the second aspect of the present disclosure may include any one or combination of the following features:

[0017] - A hinge coupling the first panel to the second panel and the third panel, wherein the hinge is oriented substantially vertically in the deployed position;

[0018] - A second panel configured to move to a position orthogonal to the first panel; and a third panel configured to move to a position orthogonal to the first panel;

[0019] - A second panel and a third panel, each of the second panel and the third panel being configured to rotate into a position parallel to the first panel;

[0020] - At least one collapsible storage basket, the at least one collapsible storage basket including a first storage basket having collapsible walls that unfold to the non - collapsible storage basket configuration;

[0021] - A first storage basket, the first storage basket being positioned in the first partition area defined by the first panel and the second panel;

[0022] - A second panel, the second panel being positioned in a second area defined by the first panel and the third panel;

[0023] - A first storage basket and a second storage basket, the first storage basket and the second storage basket being configured to fold and stow in the storage compartment under the vehicle floor; and

[0024] - A first panel, the first panel further having a handle and a latch mechanism for locking the first panel in the stowed position.

[0025] Those skilled in the art will further understand and appreciate these and other features, advantages, and objectives of the present disclosure by reference to the following specification, claims, and drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In the drawings:

[0027] Figure 1 is a side perspective view of the interior of a motor vehicle cabin with a flush - mounted cargo management system according to one example, the cargo management system being shown in the stowed position;

[0028] Figure 1A is a side perspective view of the interior of a motor vehicle cabin showing the cargo management system in a first deployed position;

[0029] Figure 1B is a side perspective view of the interior of a motor vehicle cabin showing the cargo management system in a further deployed position;

[0030] Figure 2 is an enlarged upper perspective view of the cargo management system shown in the stowed position;

[0031] Figure 3 is an upper perspective view of the cargo management system shown in a partially deployed position;

[0032] Figure 4 is an upper perspective view of the cargo management system shown in a further deployed position;

[0033] Figure 5 is a top perspective view of a cargo management system shown in a further deployed position;

[0034] Figure 6 is a top perspective view of a cargo management system according to an example shown supporting cargo in the form of a plurality of grocery bags;

[0035] Figure 7 is a top perspective view of a cargo management system showing the deployment of a partially deployed first storage basket;

[0036] Figure 8 is a top perspective view of a cargo management system showing the first storage basket in a fully deployed position;

[0037] Figure 9 is a top perspective view of a cargo management system showing the relationship between the first storage basket and the second storage basket;

[0038] Figure 10 is a top perspective view of a cargo management system showing the first storage basket and the second storage basket in deployed positions;

[0039] Figure 11 is a top perspective view of a cargo management system showing the first storage basket and the second storage basket in a stacked position;

[0040] Figure 12 is a top perspective view of a cargo management system in a partially retracted position showing the first storage basket and the second storage basket in a retracted configuration disassembled from the storage compartment; and

[0041] Figure 13 is an exploded view of a cargo management system including a partition and a first storage basket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numerals will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. In the drawings, the structural elements depicted are not drawn to scale, and for purposes of emphasis and understanding, certain components are enlarged relative to other components.

[0043] For the purposes of description herein, the terms "upper", "lower", "right", "left", "rear", "front", "vertical", "horizontal", and derivatives thereof shall refer to as Figure 1The concept of orientation. However, it should be understood that unless explicitly specified to the contrary, the described concept can assume various alternative orientations. It should also be understood that the specific devices and processes shown in the drawings and described in the following specification are merely exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Thus, unless the claims otherwise explicitly state, the specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein should not be considered limiting.

[0044] The embodiments shown herein primarily reside in combinations of method steps and apparatus components related to a cargo management system for a vehicle. Accordingly, the apparatus components and method steps have been represented, where appropriate, by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are relevant to an understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure, so as not to obscure the present disclosure with details that are readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein. Further, the same reference numerals in the specification and drawings denote the same elements.

[0045] As used herein, the term "and / or" when used in connection with two or more listed items means that any one of the listed items can be employed alone or any combination of two or more of the listed items can be employed. For example, if a composition is described as containing components A, B, and / or C, the composition can contain: only A; only B; only C; a combination of A and B; a combination of A and C; a combination of B and C; or a combination of A, B, and C.

[0046] In this document, relational terms such as first and second, top and bottom, etc. are used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. The terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variation thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element preceded by "comprising..." does not preclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element.

[0047] As used herein, the term "about" means that a quantity, dimension, formulation, parameter, and other quantities and characteristics are not exact and need not be exact, but may be approximate and / or larger or smaller as required, reflecting tolerances, conversion factors, rounding, measurement errors, and other factors known to those skilled in the art. When the term "about" is used to describe the endpoints of a value or range, the present disclosure should be understood to include the specific value or the recited endpoint. Whether or not the numerical or range endpoints in this specification recite "about", the numerical or range endpoints are intended to include two embodiments: one modified by "about" and one not modified by "about". It should also be understood that each endpoint of a range is significant both in relation to and independent of the other endpoint.

[0048] As used herein, the terms "substantially", "essentially" and their variants are intended to indicate that the described feature is equal to or approximately equal to a value or description. For example, a "substantially planar" surface is intended to indicate a planar or approximately planar surface. In addition, "essentially" is intended to indicate that two values are equal or approximately equal. In some embodiments, "essentially" may indicate that the values are within about 10% of each other, such as within about 5% of each other, or within about 2% of each other.

[0049] Unless explicitly indicated to the contrary, as used herein, the terms "the", "a" or "an" mean "at least one" and should not be limited to "only one". Thus, for example, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, a reference to "a component" includes embodiments having two or more such components.

[0050] Reference Figures 1 to 1B , according to one embodiment, an automobile or motor vehicle 10 is generally shown in the form of a passenger vehicle having a cargo management system 20. The motor vehicle 10 has a cabin interior 12 defined by a body having a passage door and a plurality of wheel and tire assemblies connected to the axles of the motor vehicle 10. The cabin interior 12 generally defines a passenger compartment that includes a plurality of seat assemblies, the plurality of seat assemblies including a driver's seat 16A and a front passenger seat 16B disposed in the front row seats 16 and a rear seat 18 including rear seat assemblies 18A, 18B, and 18C. It should be understood that according to various embodiments, the motor vehicle 10 may include more or fewer seats and various other accommodations and accessories.

[0051] The motor vehicle 10 is configured to accommodate and transport a driver and one or more passengers as occupants in the cabin interior 12 of the motor vehicle 10. The motor vehicle 10 is also configured with a cargo space and a cargo management system 20 to transport cargo including one or more cargo items. The cargo may be transported in the cabin interior 12 and other locations of the motor vehicle 10.

[0052] Motor vehicle 10 is shown as having a floor 14 that generally extends along the bottom of the interior 12 of the cabin. The floor 14 can provide underlying support for the first row of seats 16 and the second row of seats 18 and a footrest area for the passenger and cargo space. The floor 14 can be made of metal covered with a carpet covering and / or a plastic or rubber floor mat covering. A cargo management system 20 is assembled into the floor 14, and the cargo management system is generally shown in Figure 1 as being mounted flush with the top surface of the floor 14, where the cargo management system 20 is in a stowed position. The cargo management system 20 can be deployed from the flush-mounted stowed position in the floor 14 to a deployed use position as shown in Figure 1A or to a further deployed use position as shown in Figure 1B , where the cargo management system extends above the floor 14 to receive one or more cargo items in the motor vehicle 10 and support the holding and transportation of the one or more cargo items. It should be understood that the cargo management system 20 cannot be deployed to a use position in the footrest space of an occupied seat (shown by an "X" on the seat in Figure 1A and Figure 1B indicating that the seat is unavailable), such as a use position in the footrest space immediately in front of the rear seat assembly 18C in the rear row of seats 18.

[0053] The cargo management system 20 has a first panel 50 that serves as a lid in the horizontal stowed position and further serves as a first divider in the vertical deployed position. The first panel 50 is shown in Figure 2 as having a top surface 22 that is mounted flush with the top surface of the floor 14 and covers an opening 30 that leads into a recessed storage compartment 34 below the floor 14, as shown in Figure 12 . The first panel 50 is generally rectangular with rounded corners to cover the generally rectangular opening 30. The opening 30 defines the open top end of the recessed compartment 34 that is formed in the floor 14 and extends below the floor. The first panel 50 has a horizontal hinge 24 assembled along one edge, and the horizontal hinge allows the first panel 50 to pivot at least about ninety degrees (90°) between the stowed position and the deployed position shown in Figures 3 to 5 . A handle 26 (such as a recessed handle) is provided near the edge of the first panel 50 opposite the hinge 24 to allow a user to grasp the first panel 50 to move the first panel 50 to rotate between the stowed position and the deployed position. Additionally, a spring latch 28 is provided in the first panel 50 to lock the first panel 50 in the stowed position and unlock the first panel 50 to allow the first panel 50 to pivot between the stowed position and the deployed position. The spring latch 28 can include a locking mechanism, such as a key lock, to fix the first panel 50 of the cargo management system 20 in the stowed position.

[0054] The cargo management system 20 further includes a second panel 52 and a third panel 54 rotatably coupled by a three-way hinge 56 to the first panel 50. The second panel 52 and the third panel 54 can be stowed in a position parallel to the first panel 50 and below the first panel 50 in the stowed position. When the first panel 50 is in the vertical deployed position as shown to form a first separator, as shown in Figure 3 shown, the second panel 52 as shown in Figure 4 can rotate approximately ninety degrees (90°) relative to the first panel 50 about the three-way hinge 56 together with the third panel 54 to reach the deployed separator position. Additionally, the third panel 54 (folded against the second panel 52 as shown in Figure 4 ) can rotate approximately two hundred and seventy degrees (270°) relative to the first panel 50 about the three-way hinge 56 to reach the deployed separator position at one hundred and eighty degrees (180°) with respect to the second panel 52, as shown in Figure 5 shown. Thus, the second panel is orthogonal to the first panel, and the third panel is orthogonal to the first panel. In this position, the first panel 50, the second panel 52, and the third panel 54 divide the cargo storage area inside the compartment into separated areas that can stably support the cargo items transported within the motor vehicle 10. The second panel 52 has a triangular upper portion and feet 52A located at the lower outer ends, and the feet are configured to cooperatively engage slots 52B in the floor 14 to hold the second panel 52 in the deployed position. The third panel 54 similarly has a triangular upper portion and feet 54A located at the lower outer ends, and the feet are configured to cooperatively engage slots 54B in the floor 14 to hold the third panel 54 in the deployed position. The separated areas include a first separator area defined by the first panel 50 and the second panel 52 on both sides, and a second separator area defined by the first panel 50 and the third panel 54 on both sides. As shown in Figure 6 shown, for example, cargo in the form of a plurality of storage bags 90 (such as grocery bags) can be placed within each of the separated areas to allow for safer transportation of the cargo.

[0055] The cargo management system 20 can be further deployed to a further deployed position, as shown in Figures 7 to 11 shown. At least one deployable storage basket (including a deployable first storage basket 40A) is included within the lower cargo compartment 34 and is located below the first panel 50 in the stowed position. When the first panel 50, the second panel 52, and the third panel 54 are fully deployed as vertical separators, the first storage basket 40A can be deployed from the stowed folded position or another compact position as shown in Figure 7 by, for example, pulling upward on the upper end of the first deployable storage basket 54 via a pair of handles 72 to Figure 8The non-folded use position shown in the figure. The first storage basket 40A generally includes a foldable lower wall 60 and an upper wall 62 located on opposite lateral sides and end walls 70 located on opposite ends. The foldable lower wall 60 and the upper wall 62 are operatively connected to a horizontally oriented hinge 64, and the horizontally oriented hinge allows the lower wall 60 and the upper wall 62 to fold to Figure 12 the folded position shown in the figure, and extend to the Figure 8 deployed position shown in the figure. The end walls 70 can be folded onto the top of the first storage basket 40A in the folded position, and can rotate around a horizontal hinge 71 to extend downward to a vertical position when the lower side wall 60 and the upper side wall 62 are fully extended in the deployed position. As shown in Figure 8 the figure, the deployable first storage basket 40A includes four walls generally configured in a rectangular shape to form a compartment that can be used to store one or more cargo items.

[0056] In Figure 8 the figure, the first storage basket 40A shown in the fully deployed non-folded configuration can be moved to another partition area defined by the first panel 50 and the third panel 54, as shown in Figure 9 the figure. The deployable second storage basket 40B is located below the first storage basket 40A in the folded and stowed position, and the deployable second storage basket can also be deployed from the Figure 9 folded and stowed position shown in the figure to the Figure 10 non-folded deployed position shown in the figure. Similar to the configuration of the first deployable storage basket 40A, the deployable second storage basket 40B also includes a lower wall 60 and an upper wall 62 connected via a horizontal hinge 64 on opposite lateral sides and end walls 70 that rotate around a horizontal hinge 71 between the stowed position and the deployed position. In the fully deployed position, the first storage basket 40A and the second storage basket 40B can be used to store one or more cargo items in either of the partition areas, as shown in Figure 10 the figure, or can be stacked one on top of the other, as shown in Figure 11 the figure, or stacked in other areas in the motor vehicle 10.

[0057] Referring to Figure 12 the figure, the deployable first storage basket 40A and the second storage basket 40B are shown in a compact folded arrangement and are disassembled and removed from the storage compartment 34 formed in the floor 14, where the first panel 50 is vertically oriented in the open lid or partition position. It should be understood that when the cargo management system 20 is no longer deployed to accommodate cargo, the first storage basket 40A and the second storage basket 40B can be folded upward to a compact folded arrangement and stowed again in the storage compartment 34 and the first panel 50, and the first panel forms a lid that rotates to the closed position.

[0058] Referring to Figure 13, a partition area formed by the first panel 50, the second panel 52, the third panel 54, and the first storage basket 40A is further shown in the exploded view. As shown, the first panel 50, the second panel 52, and the third panel 54 are each connected to a three-way hinge 56, which interconnects the panels 50, 52, and 54 via hinge pins 57A and 57B, and advantageously allows the second panel 52 and the third panel 54 to pivot relative to the first panel 50 about a vertical axis defined by the three-way hinge 56. The first panel 50 is connected to a horizontal hinge 24 via a hinge pin 25 on the bottom edge.

[0059] The first storage basket 40A has horizontal hinges 64 that connect the lower wall 60 to the upper wall 62 on each opposite side, and includes horizontal hinge pins 65. In addition, the end walls 70 each include a horizontal hinge pin 71 at the upper end, which allows the end walls 70 to pivot between an upper horizontal position and a downward deployed position. Additionally, the lower edge of the lower wall 60 is hingedly connected to the base 84 via a horizontal hinge 66 and a hinge pin 67. The upper edge of the upper wall 62 is hingedly connected to the top frame 80 via a horizontal hinge 82 and a hinge pin 83. The pair of handles are also rotatably connected to the top frame 80 via pivot connectors 73 at the opposite ends. Thus, when not in use for storing goods, the first storage basket 40A can be folded into a compact low-profile arrangement. It should be understood that the second storage basket 40B can be configured to be the same or similar to the first storage basket 40A.

[0060] Accordingly, the cargo management system 20 advantageously provides enhanced management of the cargo within the interior 12 of the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle 10. The cargo management system 20 is compact and versatile, and can be flush-mounted and stowed in the floor 14 or deployed to provide a partitioned area with partitions, and can also provide storage within one or more deployable storage baskets to advantageously assist in transporting cargo in the motor vehicle 10.

[0061] It should be understood that changes and modifications can be made to the foregoing structure without departing from the concepts of the present disclosure, and it should also be understood that such concepts are intended to be covered by these claims unless the appended claims state otherwise expressly by their language.

[0062] According to the present invention, there is provided a cargo management system for a motor vehicle, the cargo management system having: a storage compartment located in the floor of the motor vehicle; a first panel configured to be flush-mounted on the vehicle floor in a stowed position to cover the storage compartment and pivot upward to a vertical position in a deployed position to form a first partition; a second panel configured to pivot relative to the first panel in the deployed position to form a second partition; and at least one foldable storage basket that is stowed in the storage compartment in the vehicle floor in a folded storage basket configuration in the stowed position and unfolds upward to a non-folded storage basket configuration.

[0063] According to an embodiment, the present invention is further characterized by a third panel configured to pivot relative to the first panel in the deployed position to form a third partition.

[0064] According to an embodiment, the present invention is further characterized by a hinge that couples the first panel to the second panel and the third panel, wherein the hinge is oriented substantially vertically in the deployed position.

[0065] According to an embodiment, the second panel is configured to move to a position orthogonal to the first panel, and the third panel is configured to move to a position orthogonal to the first panel.

[0066] According to an embodiment, the second panel and the third panel are each configured to rotate to a position parallel to the first panel.

[0067] According to an embodiment, the at least one foldable storage basket includes a first storage basket having foldable walls that unfold to the non-folded storage basket configuration.

[0068] According to an embodiment, the first storage basket is positioned in a first area defined by the first panel and the second panel.

[0069] According to an embodiment, the at least one foldable storage basket further includes a second storage basket.

[0070] According to an embodiment, the second panel is positioned in a second area defined by the first panel and the third panel.

[0071] According to an embodiment, the first storage basket and the second storage basket are configured to be folded and stowed in the storage compartment below the vehicle floor.

[0072] According to an embodiment, the first panel further has a handle and a latch mechanism for locking the first panel in the stowed position.

[0073] According to the present invention, there is provided a cargo management system for a motor vehicle, the cargo management system having: a storage compartment located in the floor of the motor vehicle; a first panel configured to be flush-mounted on the vehicle floor in a stowed position to cover the storage compartment and pivot upward to a vertical position in a deployed position to form a first partition; a second panel configured to pivot relative to the first panel in the deployed position to form a second partition; a third panel configured to pivot relative to the first panel in the deployed position to form a third partition, wherein the first panel and the second panel define a first partition area, and the first panel and the third panel define a second partition area; and at least one foldable storage basket that is stowed in the storage compartment in the vehicle floor in the stowed position and deployed upward to a non-folded storage basket position.

[0074] According to an embodiment, the invention is further characterized by hinges that couple the first panel to the second panel and the third panel, wherein the hinges are oriented substantially vertically in the deployed position.

[0075] According to an embodiment, the second panel is configured to move to a position orthogonal to the first panel, and the third panel is configured to move to a position orthogonal to the first panel.

[0076] According to an embodiment, the second panel and the third panel are each configured to rotate to a position parallel to the first panel.

[0077] According to an embodiment, the at least one foldable storage basket includes a first storage basket having foldable walls that unfold to the non-folded storage basket configuration.

[0078] According to an embodiment, the first storage basket is positioned in the first partition area defined by the first panel and the second panel.

[0079] According to an embodiment, the second panel is positioned in a second area defined by the first panel and the third panel.

[0080] According to an embodiment, the first storage basket and the second storage basket are configured to fold and be stowed in the storage compartment below the vehicle floor.

[0081] According to an embodiment, the first panel further has a handle and a latch mechanism for locking the first panel in the stowed position.

Claims

1. A cargo management system for a motor vehicle, the cargo management system comprising: a storage compartment located in the floor of the motor vehicle; a first panel configured to stow flush on the vehicle floor in a stowed position to cover the storage compartment and to pivot upward to an upright position to form a first divider in a deployed position; a second panel configured to pivot relative to the first panel in the deployed position to form a second divider; as well as At least one foldable storage basket is stowed within the storage compartment in the vehicle floor in a folded storage basket configuration in the stowed position and deploys upwardly to a non-folded storage basket configuration.

2. The cargo management system for a motor vehicle of claim 1 further comprising a third panel configured to pivot relative to the first panel in the deployed position to form a third divider.

3. The cargo management system for a motor vehicle of claim 2, further comprising a hinge coupling the first panel to the second panel and the third panel, wherein the hinge is oriented substantially vertically in the deployed position.

4. The cargo management system for a motor vehicle of claim 3, wherein the second panel is configured to move to a position orthogonal to the first panel, and the third panel is configured to move to a position orthogonal to the first panel.

5. The cargo management system for a motor vehicle of claim 4, wherein the second panel and the third panel are each configured to rotate into a position parallel to the first panel.

6. The cargo management system for a motor vehicle of claim 1, wherein the at least one foldable storage basket comprises a first storage basket having foldable walls that unfold to the unfolded storage basket configuration.

7. The cargo management system for a motor vehicle of claim 6, wherein the first storage basket is positioned in a first area defined by the first panel and the second panel.

8. The cargo management system for a motor vehicle of claim 7, wherein the at least one collapsible storage basket further comprises a second storage basket.

9. The cargo management system for a motor vehicle of claim 8, wherein the second panel is positioned in a second area defined by the first panel and the third panel.

10. The cargo management system for a motor vehicle of claim 9, wherein the first storage basket and the second storage basket are configured to be folded and stowed within the storage compartment beneath the vehicle floor.

11. The cargo management system for a motor vehicle as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the first panel further has a handle and a latch mechanism for locking the first panel in the stowed position.

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