Patent ID: 9067626
Filing Date: 2015-06-30
Classification: B60J,B62D,E05D

Abstract:
1. A segmented hatch for vehicles, the hatch comprising: an upper hatch defining an upper edge portion and a pair of recessed regions; a first connector for movably connecting the upper portion to a motor vehicle adjacent a rear portion of a roof of a motor vehicle whereby the upper hatch can be moved from a closed position to an open position relative to a vehicle; a lid movably connected to the upper hatch whereby the lid can be moved relative to the upper hatch between open and closed positions, the lid including forward portions that extend over the recessed regions to define a pair of cavities when the lid is in a closed position; a lockable first extensible strut generating a force to assist opening of the upper hatch when the first extensible strut is unlocked; a pair of lockable second extensible struts operably interconnecting the lid and the upper hatch and generating forces to assist opening of the lid relative to the upper hatch, wherein the second extensible struts are disposed in the cavities when the lid is closed relative to the upper hatch portion; a first release configured to selectively unlock the first extensible strut to thereby permit movement of the upper hatch from a closed position to an open position; and a second release configured to selectively unlock the second extensible struts to thereby permit the lid to move from a closed position to an open position relative to the upper hatch.