US 2014/0191531 A1Published application

Multi-section cargo cover

AssigneeGM Global Technology Operations LLC

InventorBrian V. Castillo

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Abstract

A compartment with a plurality of side-walls and a floor, which together at least partially define a cargo area. The plurality of side-walls include a first side-wall and a second side-wall, wherein the first side-wall is arranged substantially parallel to the second side-wall. The compartment also includes a multi-section panel configured to cover the cargo area. The panel has a first section with a first piece hinged to the first side-wall and a second piece hinged to the first piece, and a second section with a third piece hinged to the second side-wall and a fourth piece hinged to the third piece. When the first, second, third, and fourth pieces are extended relative to the first and second side walls and arranged substantially parallel to the floor, the cargo area is substantially covered by the panel. A vehicle employing such a compartment is also provided.

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Dependent claims

A compartment comprising:

a plurality of side-walls and a floor, which together at least partially define a cargo area, the plurality of side-walls including a first side-wall, a second side-wall and a third side-wall, wherein the first side-wall is arranged substantially parallel to the second side-wall and the third side-wall is arranged substantially perpendicular to each of the first and second side-walls;
a track arranged on the third side-wall;
and
a multi-section panel configured to cover the cargo area, the panel having:
a first section having a first piece hinged to the first side-wall and a second piece hinged to the first piece;
a second section having a third piece hinged to the second side-wall and a fourth piece hinged to the third piece;
and
a first stanchion operatively connecting the first section to the cargo area and a second stanchion operatively connecting the second section to the cargo area;
wherein:
when the first, second, third, and fourth pieces are extended relative to the first and second side-walls and arranged substantially parallel to the floor, the cargo area is substantially covered by the panel;
the first and second stanchions are configured to facilitate articulation of the respective first and second sections relative to the cargo area;
and
each of the first and second stanchions engages and is guided by the track for movement along the track.

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A vehicle comprising:

a passenger compartment;
and
a storage compartment having:
a plurality of side-walls and a floor, which together at least partially define a cargo area, the plurality of side-walls including a first side-wall, a second side-wall, and a third side-wall, wherein the first side-wall is arranged substantially parallel to the second side-wall and the third side-wall is arranged substantially perpendicular to each of the first and second side-walls;
a track arranged on the third side-wall;
and
a multi-section panel configured to cover the cargo area, the panel having:
a first section having a first piece hinged to the first side-wall and a second piece hinged to the first piece;
a second section having a third piece hinged to the second side-wall and a fourth piece hinged to the third piece;
and
a first stanchion operatively connecting the first section to the cargo area and a second stanchion operatively connecting the second section to the cargo area;
wherein:
when the first, second, third, and fourth pieces are extended relative to the first and second side-walls and arranged substantially parallel to the floor, the cargo area is substantially covered by the panel;
the first and second stanchions are configured to facilitate articulation of the respective first and second sections relative to the cargo area;
and
each of the first and second stanchions engages and is guided by the track for movement along the track.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.