Vehicle cargo canopy with hazard warning sign
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B60Q-007/00
E01F-009/646
B60Q-001/52
B60Q-001/30
B60Q-001/00
출원번호
US-0675201
(2017-08-11)
등록번호
US-10160381
(2018-12-25)
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/ 주소
Hernandez Covarrubias, Alejandro
Gasca Fuentes, Elida Yazmin
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Hernandez Covarrubias, Alejandro
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A cover assembly including: first, second, and third substantially rectangular panel sections in a parallel relationship and the second panel being interposed between the first and third panels. The foldable cover assembly also includes the first, second, and third panels being pivotally connected s
A cover assembly including: first, second, and third substantially rectangular panel sections in a parallel relationship and the second panel being interposed between the first and third panels. The foldable cover assembly also includes the first, second, and third panels being pivotally connected such that the panels can fold in relation to one another so as to form the cover assembly into a triangular configuration or the panels can fold open to bring the panels to have a common plane. The foldable cover assembly also includes a fastening device for temporarily holding the cover assembly in the triangular configuration. The foldable cover assembly also includes where at least one of the panels having established thereon a hazard sign for signaling distress in situations involving motor vehicle traffic; and where the hazard sign can be directed towards the surrounding environment when the cover assembly is in the triangular configuration.
대표청구항▼
1. A foldable cover assembly for selectively covering a vehicle cargo area within a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), the cover assembly comprising: first, second, and third substantially rectangular panel sections in a parallel relationship and the second panel section being interposed between the firs
1. A foldable cover assembly for selectively covering a vehicle cargo area within a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), the cover assembly comprising: first, second, and third substantially rectangular panel sections in a parallel relationship and the second panel section being interposed between the first and third panel sections;the first, second, and third panel sections being pivotally connected such that the panel sections can fold in relation to one another so as to form the cover assembly into a configuration having a substantially triangular cross section or the panel sections can fold open to bring the first, second, and third panel sections to have a common plane;a fastening device for temporarily holding the cover assembly in the configuration having the substantially triangular cross section;wherein at least one of the panel sections having established thereon a hazard sign for signaling distress in situations involving motor vehicle traffic;wherein the hazard sign can be directed towards the surrounding environment when the cover assembly is in the configuration having the substantially triangular cross section; andwherein the vehicle cargo area is at a location behind a rear seat and between spaced interior sidewalls and under a roof of the SUV. 2. The cover assembly of claim 1, wherein the first and third panel sections comprise a plurality of adapters for releasably connecting to rails or ledges on the interior sidewalls so as to enable the cover assembly to selectively cover the vehicle cargo area, when the first, second, and third panel sections have a common plane, wherein the adapters on the first panel are configured to slide into and interlock with a flange on each rail or ledge and the adapters on the third panel are configured to clip into a notch or indent on each rail or ledge. 3. The cover assembly of claim 1, wherein flexible living hinges connect the adjacent panel sections and each living hinge extends along the entire width of the adjacent panel sections. 4. The cover assembly of claim 3, wherein the living hinges pivot, respectively, in opposite directions. 5. The cover assembly of claim 1, wherein the first, second, and third panel sections are constructed from a rigid material. 6. The cover assembly of claim 1, wherein at least one panel section comprises a plurality of rubber nubs for placing the cover assembly on a ground surface when the cover assembly is in the configuration having the substantially triangular cross section. 7. The cover assembly of claim 1, wherein the third panel section comprises the plurality of releasably fastened rubber nubs, wherein the rubber nubs are releasably fastened via screws, tacks, or bolts. 8. The cover assembly of claim 1, wherein the first and second panel sections having established thereon the hazard sign, wherein the hazard sign substantially covers the corresponding panel section surface, wherein the hazard sign comprises numerous diagonal stripes of reflective material, the numerous stripes having an inverse color pattern scheme configured to enhance visibility to the surrounding environment. 9. The cover assembly of claim 8, wherein the hazard sign further comprises text. 10. The cover assembly of claim 9, wherein the hazard sign is painted onto the corresponding panel section surface. 11. A foldable cover assembly for selectively covering a vehicle cargo area within a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), the cover assembly comprising: first, second, and third rigid substantially rectangular panel sections in a parallel relationship and the second panel section being interposed between the first and third panel sections;the first, second, and third panel sections being pivotally connected such that the panel sections can fold in relation to one another so as to form the cover assembly into a configuration having a substantially triangular cross section or the panel sections can fold open to bring the first, second, and third panel sections to have a common plane;wherein flexible living hinges connect the adjacent panel sections and each living hinge extends along the entire width of the adjacent panel sections, the living hinges pivot, respectively, in opposite directions;a fastening device for temporarily holding the cover assembly in the configuration having the substantially triangular cross section;a plurality of rubber nubs releasably fastened to the third panel section via screws, tacks, or bolts, the rubber nubs for placing the cover assembly on pavement when the cover assembly is in the configuration having the substantially triangular cross section;wherein the first and second panel sections having imprinted thereon a reflective hazard sign for signaling distress in situations involving motor vehicle traffic, wherein each hazard sign substantially covers the corresponding panel section surface, wherein each hazard sign comprises numerous diagonal stripes, the numerous stripes having an inverse color pattern scheme;wherein both hazard signs are directed towards the surrounding environment when the cover assembly is in the configuration having the substantially triangular cross section; andwherein the vehicle cargo area is at a location behind a rear seat and between spaced interior sidewalls and under a roof of the SUV. 12. The cover assembly of claim 11, wherein the first and third panel sections comprise a plurality of adapters for releasably connecting to rails or ledges on the interior sidewalls so as to enable the cover assembly to selectively cover the vehicle cargo area, when the first, second, and third panel sections have a common plane, wherein the adapters on the first panel are configured to slide into and interlock with a flange on each rail or ledge and the adapters on the third panel are configured to clip into a notch or indent on each rail or ledge. 13. The cover assembly of claim 11, wherein each hazard sign further comprises text. 14. A method of signaling distress in situations involving motor vehicle traffic, the method comprising: retrieving a foldable cover assembly from a vehicle cargo area within a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), the foldable cover assembly for selectively covering the vehicle cargo area wherein the vehicle cargo area is at a location behind a rear seat and between spaced interior sidewalls and under a roof of the SUV, the cover assembly comprising: first, second, and third substantially rectangular panel sections in a parallel relationship and the second panel section being interposed between the first and third panel sections;the first, second, and third panel sections being pivotally connected such that the panel sections can fold in relation to one another so as to form the cover assembly into a configuration having a substantially triangular cross section or the panel sections can fold open to bring the first, second, and third panel sections to have a common plane;a fastening device for temporarily holding the cover assembly in the configuration having the substantially triangular cross section;wherein at least one of the panel sections having established thereon a hazard sign for signaling distress in situations involving motor vehicle traffic, wherein the hazard sign substantially covers the corresponding at least one panel section surface, wherein the hazard sign comprises numerous diagonal stripes of reflective material, the numerous stripes having an inverse color pattern scheme;wherein the hazard sign can be directed towards the surrounding environment when the cover assembly is in the configuration having the substantially triangular cross section; andwherein the third panel section comprises a plurality of releasably fastenable rubber nubs for placing the cover assembly on a ground surface, when the cover assembly is in the configuration having the substantially triangular cross section, wherein the rubber nubs are releasably fastened via screws, tacks, or bolts; andfolding the first, second, and third panel sections in relation to one another so as to form the cover assembly into a configuration having a substantially triangular cross section;permitting the cover assembly, when in the configuration having the substantially triangular cross section, to be placed on the ground surface via the rubber nubs at a location visible to motor vehicle traffic; andpermitting the hazard sign to be directed towards the motor vehicle traffic so as to signal distress. 15. The method of claim 14, further comprising removing the cover assembly from the vehicle interior, when the first, second, and third panel sections have a common plane and the cover assembly selectively covers the vehicle cargo area. 16. The method of claim 14, wherein flexible living hinges connect the adjacent panel sections and each living hinge extends along the entire width of the adjacent panel sections. 17. The method of claim 16, wherein the living hinges pivot, respectively, in opposite directions. 18. The method of claim 14, wherein the first, second, and third panel sections are constructed from a rigid material. 19. The method of claim 14, wherein the first and second panel sections having established thereon the hazard sign. 20. The method of claim 14, wherein the hazard sign further comprises text.
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