Free floating cover panel for storage area, and corresponding method
US10800336B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2039 |
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- 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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