Tonneau panel mechanism

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2005-03-15

2005-03-15

Engle, Patricia L. (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

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C296S107080, C296S076000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06866327

ABSTRACT:
A tonneau panel mechanism engages a stationary track in a closed position and disengages from the stationary track when in the open position. The tonneau panel exhibits a first stage of motion that includes both pivotal and non-pivotal motion and a second stage of motion that consists of substantially rotational motion about a pivot. The tonneau panel mechanism can include a linkage assembly with at least one link that engages with a stop on the tonneau panel to alter the motion of the tonneau panel between the first and second stages of motion. The tonneau panel can also use an at least four-bar linkage wherein at least two of the links move relative to one another during the first stage of motion and are locked together during a second stage of motion.

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