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Free floating cover panel for storage area, and corresponding method

US10800336B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2018
Grant dateOct 13, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R5/044
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cover panel for a storage area of a motor vehicle, and a corresponding method, is disclosed. An example motor vehicle includes, among other things, a rear loading flap providing access to a storage area, and a cover panel connected to the rear loading flap such that, when the rear loading flap is in a closed position, the cover panel provides an upper boundary of the storage area and is supported solely by the rear loading flap.

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