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Storage compartment

US9038842B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 19, 2010
Grant dateMay 26, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2011/0094
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a storage compartment comprising a storage space, a cover flap (3) covering the opening (5) of the storage space, said flap releasing the opening (5) in an opened position and closing it in a closed position, and a mechanism (4) for opening and closing the cover flap, wherein the mechanism comprises a first coupling rod (40) that is mounted on a first pivot rotatably about a first axis (41) in the storage space and comprises a second pivot spaced from the first pivot, and a lever (30) arranged rigidly on the cover flap is mounted on the second pivot rotatably about a second axis (42). According to the invention, a gear wheel section (33) that is in engagement with a further rotatably mounted gear wheel (44) is present on the cover flap, wherein the gear wheel is also arranged on the coupling rod.

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