Patent ID: 7316438
Filing Date: 2008-01-08
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. A retractable back shelf system for a convertible vehicle having a foldable roof, a bodywork, and a rear trunk, said system comprising: a central plate having a top surface and an opposite bottom surface, side plates disposed on either side of the central plate and movable relative thereto between a retracted position in which each side plate is retracted substantially under the central plate and a laterally extended position in which each side plate extends outwards relative to said central plate, each side plate being provided with an extension which extends transversely inwards under the central plate and carries a pivot member adapted to engage a coaxial complementary pivot member fixed under the central plate and being mounted to pivot about an axis that is common to the respective pivot members and coaxial complementary pivot member, which axis is substantially perpendicular to the top surface of the central plate, pivoting means for causing the central plate to pivot about a transverse axis between an operative position in which said central plate is in a standard position and an inoperative position, and moving means for moving the side plates relative to the central plate between said retracted and laterally extended positions, wherein said pivoting means are adapted for causing the central plate to be entirely stowed inside the rear trunk in said inoperative position.