Patent ID: 7083216
Filing Date: 2006-08-01
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. A pivotally supported lid for a vehicle having an operating linkage ( 3 ) including two operating arms ( 3 a , 3 b ) pivotally supporting the lid ( 2 ) on a vehicle body ( 10 ) so as to be movable between a closed and an open position, an operating member ( 5 ) connected to said lid ( 2 ) for opening and closing said lid ( 2 ) and a drive unit ( 4 ) supported on said lid ( 2 ) and connected to said operating member ( 5 ) for actuating said lid ( 2 ), said operating linkage ( 3 ) and said operating member ( 5 ) and said drive unit being mounted on a console ( 6 ) so as to form, together with said lid ( 2 ), a preassembled installation module ( 1 ) wherein said operating arms ( 3 a , 3 b ) of said linkage 3 and said operating member ( 5 ) are disposed adjacent to, and essentially in parallel alignment with, said lid ( 2 ) when said lid ( 2 ) is in a closed position.