Vehicle cargo organiser
US-2016375835-A1 · Dec 29, 2016 · US
Vehicle cargo cover assembly having hanger
US2020122643A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2020122643-A1 |
| Application number | US-201816166551-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Priority date | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Publication date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Grant date | — |
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A vehicle cargo area cover assembly is provided having a retractable cover roll mechanism, a cargo cover extending from the cover roll mechanism between retracted and extended positions, and a cover position member for maintaining the cover in a use position over a vehicle cargo area. The cover assembly further has a hanger coupled to the cover position member.
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What is claimed is: 1 . A vehicle cargo area cover assembly comprising: a cover support structure; a cargo cover extending from the support structure; a cover position member for positioning the cargo cover over a vehicle cargo area; and a hanger coupled to the cover position member. 2 . The cover assembly of claim 1 , wherein the hanger is provided on a hanger panel that is coupled to the cover position member. 3 . The cover assembly of claim 2 , wherein the hanger comprises one or more forward extending hooks formed in the hanger panel. 4 . The cover assembly of claim 2 , wherein the hanger comprises one or more sideways extending hooks formed in the hanger panel. 5 . The cover assembly of claim 2 further comprising a hanger cover configured to cover the hanger in a non-use position. 6 . The cover assembly of claim 5 , wherein the hanger cover is coupled to the cover position member and is engageable with the hanger panel in a covered position. 7 . The cover assembly of claim 1 , wherein the hanger rotates about the cover position member. 8 . The cover assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cargo cover comprises a shade material. 9 . The cover assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cover support structure comprises a retractable mechanism that retracts the cargo cover to a stowed position and allows for the cargo cover to be extended to a use position. 10 . The cover assembly of claim 1 , wherein the assembly is located in a rear cargo area of a vehicle. 11 . A vehicle cargo area cover assembly comprising: a retractable cover roll mechanism; a cargo cover extending from the cover roll mechanism between retracted and extended positions; a cover position member for maintaining the cover in a use position over a vehicle cargo area; and a hanger coupled to the cover position member. 12 . The assembly of claim 11 , wherein the hanger is provided on a hanger panel that is coupled to the cover position member. 13 . The assembly of claim 12 , wherein the hanger comprises one or more forward extending hooks formed in the hanger panel. 14 . The assembly of claim 12 , wherein the hanger comprises one or more sideways extending hooks formed in the hanger panel. 15 . The assembly of claim 11 further comprising a hanger cover panel configured to cover the hanger in a non-use position. 16 . The assembly of claim 12 , wherein the hanger cover is coupled to the cover position member and is engageable with the hanger panel in a covered position. 17 . The assembly of claim 11 , wherein the hanger rotates about the cover position member. 18 . The assembly of claim 11 , wherein the cover comprises a shade material. 19 . The assembly of claim 11 , wherein the assembly is located in a rear cargo area of a vehicle. 20 . A vehicle cargo area cover assembly comprising: a retractable cover roll mechanism; a cargo cover extending from the cover roll mechanism between retracted and extended positions; and a hanger coupled to an outer end of the cargo cover.
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- What does patent US2020122643A1 cover?
- A vehicle cargo area cover assembly is provided having a retractable cover roll mechanism, a cargo cover extending from the cover roll mechanism between retracted and extended positions, and a cover position member for maintaining the cover in a use position over a vehicle cargo area. The cover assembly further has a hanger coupled to the cover position member.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Ford Global Tech Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B60R7/08. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Thu Apr 23 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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