Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Tops – Cover
Patent
1985-05-13
1987-08-18
Reeves, Robert B.
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Tops
Cover
296 3716, 296 65R, B60J 720, B60N 106
Patent
active
046872477
ABSTRACT:
A powered tonneau cover is disclosed made up of an assembly of rigid panels configured to cover the convertible top storage space of a convertible automobile with the top either raised or lowered. The panel assembly includes a pair of inwardly movable side panels configured to cover side regions of the storage space on either side of a passenger seat as well as the adjacent rear areas, a fixed center panel, and a pair of lapping panels each affixed to a side panel and extending over the center panel. The panel assembly is mounted to the upper edge of the seat, cantilevered to extend to the rear over the storage space. The passenger seat is pivotally mounted for powered tilting motion to carry the panel assembly forwardly and enabling access to the storage space allowing the convertible top to be raised or lowered. The side panels are moved inwardly by a drive mechanism to clear the side regions prior to tilting of the seat. Rearward tilting movement of the seat and re-extension of the side panels repositions the panel assembly in position overlying the storage space.
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Benefiel John R.
Pedder Dennis H.
Reeves Robert B.
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