Patent ID: 6848491
Filing Date: 2005-02-01
Classification: B65G,E06B,G07D,G07F

Abstract:
1. A cover for storage space allowing access to a selected part thereof, comprising a first pair of first surfaces guided for movement along a first direction, each first surface comprising a respective first side edge adapted to selectively generate a first gap of variable size along said first direction, wherein the cover further comprises at least a second pair of second surfaces guided for movement along at least a second, different direction, each said second surface comprising a respective second side edge adapted to selectively generate at least a second gap of variable size along said at least second direction, said at least second pair of second surfaces being at least partially superposed on the first pair of surfaces so as to selectively superpose, in use, said at least second gap on said first gap to define an access opening limited by said first and second side edges, wherein the cover further comprises a first pair of parallel guides and a second pair of parallel guides for guiding said first and at least second surfaces along said first and at least second directions, respectively, wherein the cover further comprises actuating means including guide devices connected to the side edges of the surfaces and slidably coupled to the parallel guides, and including gear reducers connected to the guide devices in order to independently move the surfaces along both the directions.