Patent ID: 6302468
Filing Date: 2001-10-16
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
A cover apparatus, the apparatus comprising a pair of spaced track means, a plurality of interconnected covering elements which extend between the track means, means sequentially interconnecting said covering elements such that each said covering element extends respectively between the track means, means pivotally connecting each said covering element to an adjacent covering element to provide first and second pivotal connections alternately therebetween, said first pivotal connections being slidable in the track means, whilst second pivotal connections are selectively movable away from the track means, such that said apparatus is movable between a closed position wherein adjacent said covering elements extend in a generally co-planar manner, and an open position where said covering elements are folded to lie substantially against each other extending away from the track means, said second pivotal connections comprising first locking member selectively engageable when locked with said track means so as to prevent said second pivotal connections from moving away from said track means, and hence preventing the apparatus from moving to an open position.