Patent ID: 7806457
Filing Date: 2010-10-05
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. A mechanical lift system to open and close a cargo compartment cover, comprising: a combination pivot and slide assembly comprised of a first and second front slide portion, with one of said front slide portions being attached to the cargo compartment cover, and the other of said front slide portions being attached to a cargo compartment; one of said front slide portions is defined as a front pivot pin; the other of said front slide portions is further defined as having a front linear slot which receives engagement from the front pivot pin thereby creating the capability of the cargo compartment cover to linearly slide, lift, and pivot within the front linear slot in relation to the cargo compartment; a unitary rear lifting mechanism which is further defined as having a first rear portion and a second rear portion; one of said rear portions is defined as a rear pin; the other of said rear portions is further defined as having a rear linear slot which receives engagement from the rear pin thereby providing linear lift when the cargo compartment cover is being opened, guidance when the cargo compartment cover is being opened or shut, and securement of the cargo compartment cover in relation to the cargo compartment when the cargo compartment cover is in the closed position; a power assist means for assisting in opening and closing the cargo compartment cover.