CLOSURE MEMBER FOR VEHICLES

摘要

CLOSURE MEMBER FOR VEHICLES A closure member is disclosed for covering openings such as the baggage compartment of a bus or similar vehicle. The closure member is pivotally connected to the vehicle by a horizontal pivot axis along its upper edge, and is horizontally divided into upper and lower closure member parts which are pivotally connected to each other along a horizontal connecting axis. At least one auxiliary pressure spring extends between the upper and lower closure member parts for effecting pivotal movement of the lower closure member part relative to the upper closure member part into an intermediate position in which said closure parts are substantially normal to each other. A lock is provided between the upper closure member part and the vehicle to prevent pivotal movement of the upper closure member part relative to the vehicle, which lock is released as the lower member part pivots into said intermediate position. At least one main pressure spring extends between the vehicle and the upper closure member part for effecting pivotal movement of the closure member relative to the vehicle into an open position exposing the associated compartment and for holding the closure member in the open position.