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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 24, 2005
Filed:
Sep. 16, 2004
Kenneth S Mack, Metamora Township, MI (US);
Thomas S Moore, Oxford, MI (US);
Russell C Fielding, Clarkston, MI (US);
Kenneth S Mack, Metamora Township, MI (US);
Thomas S Moore, Oxford, MI (US);
Russell C Fielding, Clarkston, MI (US);
DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A convertible cargo bed cover can function as both a tonneau cover and a cargo bed cap. The cover is raised by motorized elements to be substantially aligned with a roof of a passenger cabin of the vehicle. Side and rear window panels stored inside the cover can be installed to transform the cover to a cap to enlarge available enclosed cargo space. Rear pillars are installed at the rear corners of the tonneau cover in its raised position to complete the installation.