JP2024504650A - Cover for vehicle cargo area - Google Patents

Abstract

A cover (10) for a cargo area (2) of a vehicle (1) includes a concealer (11) configured to hide a part of the vehicle and connects the concealer to a movable member (4) of the cargo area of the vehicle. at least one lace (12A, 12B) configured to transmit tension applied to the at least one lace by the movable member to the concealer such that the concealer deforms between a deployed state and a retracted state. and at least one anchor (13).

Description

The present disclosure relates to the field of covers for vehicle cargo areas. The cargo area of a vehicle is typically located between the passenger seating area of the vehicle and the front/rear end of the vehicle. Examples of vehicle cargo areas include the trunk (also referred to as a boot, dickie/dickey/dicky or compartment, or sometimes a "frunk").

Typically, the cargo area of a vehicle is bounded by at least one door movable between an open position and a closed position relative to an opening in the vehicle body and the remainder of the cargo area. Non-limiting examples of such doors include lids (such as trunk lids) and hatches. A door is an example of a movable member of the loading area. Often people want the loading area to be hidden.

EP 1 818 217 discloses a cover that must be manually operated to hide or reveal the cargo area of a vehicle. US Pat. No. 8,844,995 discloses a motorized tonneau cover that can be operated over the entire cargo area of a vehicle.

European Patent No. 1818217 US Patent No. 8,844,995

The inventors realized that the cover should be easy to operate and convenient for the user. For this purpose, a cover can be provided according to the present disclosure. The cover includes a concealer configured to hide a portion of the vehicle's cargo area. The cover includes at least one lace for connecting the concealer to a movable member of the vehicle. The cover includes at least one anchor. The anchor is configured to transmit tension applied to the at least one lace by the movable member to the concealer such that the concealer deforms between a deployed state and a retracted state.

Such a cover, when installed on a vehicle, can switch states in response to movement of movable members without the use of dedicated electrical and/or mechanical systems. In the deployed state, the concealer hides a larger section of the cargo area from view than in the retracted state.

The concealer may be deformed between the deployed and retracted states by buckling.

The concealer may be provided as a flexible membrane.

The cover may include an extender configured to bias the concealer toward a deployed condition. The at least one string may be configured to overcome the extender and move the concealer toward the retracted state when tensioned by the movable member.

The extension device may include an elastic or partially elastic tensioning element for connecting the first portion of the concealer to the surface of the load area. The tensioning element may be configured to pull the first portion of the concealer away from the second portion of the concealer to place the concealer in a deployed state.

The extender may include an elastic portion of the frame of the concealer. The frame portion may be configured to push the first portion of the concealer away from the second portion of the concealer to place the concealer in a deployed state.

A first portion of the at least one lace may be configured to be connected to the movable member. A second portion of the at least one lace may be connected to the first portion of the concealer. The first portion of the concealer may be further apart from the second portion of the concealer in the deployed state than in the retracted state. The anchor may be connected to the at least one lace intermediate the first and second portions of the at least one lace such that the at least one lace is movable relative to the anchor.

The anchor may be secured to the second portion of the concealer.

The anchor may be secured to the cargo area closer to the second portion of the concealer than to the first portion of the concealer when the concealer is in the deployed state.

The second part of the concealer may be fixed relative to the cargo area.

Additionally or alternatively, a cover assembly is provided. The cover assembly includes a cover as previously described herein and a guide device configured to guide the concealer between a deployed state and a retracted state. The guide device includes a guide piece configured to be connected to a surface defining a loading area and configured to guideably support a frame of the concealer.

The guide device may include a guide part connected to the concealer. The guide piece connected to the concealer may be configured to be guideably supported by the guide piece configured to be connected to a surface defining the cargo area.

Additionally or alternatively, a vehicle structure is provided in accordance with the present disclosure. The vehicle structure includes a cargo area and a cover or cover assembly as previously described herein. The cover is configured to conceal the opening of the cargo area in the deployed state and to expose the opening in the retracted state.

A guide element configured to be connected to a surface defining the load area may be integrally formed with an interior panel of the load area.

The concealer may be configured to be retracted in response to an opening motion of the movable member relative to the opening.

The concealer may be configured to be deployed in response to a closing motion of the movable member relative to the opening.

Additionally or alternatively, a vehicle is provided in accordance with the present disclosure. The vehicle may include a vehicle structure as hereinbefore described, or a cover or cover assembly as hereinbefore described.

FIG. 1 shows a partially cutaway view of an exemplary vehicle and its cargo area as well as an exemplary cover deployment according to a first variant. FIG. 2 shows the state of the cover shown in FIG. 1 when it is stored. FIG. 3 shows a partial cutaway view of an exemplary vehicle and its cargo area and an exemplary cover according to a second variant with concealer in the unfolded state. FIG. 4 shows the state of the cover shown in FIG. 3 when it is stored. FIG. 5 shows a detailed view of an exemplary guiding device according to a first variant. FIG. 6 shows a cross-sectional view of the guide device of FIG. 3. FIG. 7 shows a detailed view of an exemplary guiding device according to a second variant. FIG. 8 shows a cross-sectional view of the guide device of FIG. 5. FIG. 9 shows a cross-sectional view of a guide device according to a third modification.

The present disclosure may be more fully understood by considering the following detailed description of aspects of the disclosure in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

The word "exemplary" is used to mean "example" rather than "ideal." While aspects of the disclosure are susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, details thereof are shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail below. However, it should be understood that the aspects of the present disclosure are not intended to be limited to the particular embodiments described. On the contrary, the intent of this disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of this disclosure.

As used in this disclosure and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. As used in this disclosure and the appended claims, the term "or" is taken to mean generally including "and/or" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

The following detailed description should be read with reference to the drawings. The detailed description and drawings, which are not necessarily to scale, depict illustrative aspects and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. The illustrated exemplary embodiments are intended to be illustrative only.

FIG. 1 shows a partially cutaway view of an exemplary vehicle 1, in this example a hatchback car.

The vehicle 1 includes a load area 2, in this example a rear load area as it is located near the rear end of the vehicle.

The load area 2 is arranged behind the seat 3 for at least one vehicle occupant and in front of the hatch 4 of the hatchback.

In the conventional manner, the hatch 4 is located at the rear end of the hatchback and has two positions relative to the rear end of the vehicle 1: a closed position in which the hatch restricts access to the cargo area 2 for persons outside the vehicle; The hatch is movable to and from an open position providing access to the loading area for those on the outside.

The seat 3 may define the front end of the cargo area 2. The lateral inner surface of the vehicle 1 (in this case the interior panel 5) defines the lateral edges of the cargo area 2. The lower end of the loading area 2 may be defined, for example, by the loading platform of the vehicle 1. In the closed position, the hatch 4 defines the rear end of the loading area 2.

The hatch 4 is an example of a movable member of the cargo area 2. As indicated by arrow 6 in the figure, the hatch 4 is shown moving from the open position towards the closed position.

The vehicle 1 also includes an exemplary cover 10 according to a first variant. The cover 10 is shown deployed across the opening of the cargo area 2 in response to the closing action of the hatch 4, as indicated by arrow 6A in the figure. A closing movement of a given movable member of a load area is a movement of the member in a direction from an open position of the member towards a closed position.

The cover 10 includes a concealer 11, at least one string 12A/B, and at least one anchor 13. Movement of the hatch 4 between the open position and the closed position switches the concealer 11 between the expanded state and the retracted state. This allows the cover 10 to block or open the opening to the cargo area 2 in response to the hatch 4 closing (performing a closing action) or opening (performing an opening action). .

In this example, the concealer 11 includes a flexible membrane 14, a front connection 15, two lateral connections 16 and an extension device 17 (in this case one extension device for each of the lateral connections 16). 17).

The membrane 14 is arranged between the front connection 15 and the lateral connection 16.

The membrane 14 may be substantially opaque to the unaided human eye, so that the interior of the cargo area 2 is not easily visible through the cargo area opening when the concealer 11 is in the deployed state. can do. Additionally or alternatively, the membrane 14 may be substantially opaque to sunlight, so that the concealer 11 hides objects within the cargo area 2 when in the deployed state. Can be protected from exposure to sunlight. Membrane 14 may be made of any suitable material, such as fabric/textile, plastic (such as PVC), etc., to allow movement of concealer 11 between deployed and retracted states.

The front connection 15 connects the membrane 14 by at least one (in this case two) attachment points 18 to the front part of the load area 2 (in this case to the interior panel 5 near the seat 3). The attachment points 18 are provided, for example, as one or more hooks that can be inserted into corresponding holes or holes provided in the interior panel 5. However, it is also conceivable that holes are provided in the seat 3.

The lateral connection 16 connects the membrane 14 to at least one (in this case two opposite) sides (in this case lateral) near the rear end of the load area (where it is located when the hatch 4 is in the closed position). direction (provided by the interior panel 5). The lateral connection 16 includes at least one attachment point 19 for each side to which the concealer 11 is connected. The attachment points 19 are provided, for example, as one or more hooks that can be inserted into corresponding holes or holes provided in the interior panel 5.

The spreader 17 is configured to bias the concealer 11 toward a deployed state so that the concealer is deployed passively (without human intervention). The extension device 17 includes at least one (in this case two) tensioning elements 9 for biasing the concealer 11 towards the deployed state. Each tension element 9 is provided, for example, as a shock cord. Each tensile element 9 may be connected to the membrane 14 by means of clamping, sewing, etc. to ensure durability.

The attachment point 18 of the front connection 15 is connected to the attachment point 19 of the lateral connection 16 via the tension element 9 and the membrane 14 . The lateral connection 16 is connected to the membrane 14 via the tension element 9 . The front connection 15 is connected to the tension element 9 via the membrane 14 .

The front part 14F of the membrane 14 is connected to the front connection part 15. The rear part 14R of the membrane 14 is connected to the tension element 9. Under the action of the tensioning element 9, the rear part 14R of the membrane 14 is pulled away from the front part 14F of the membrane, so that the membrane extends substantially horizontally across the opening of the load area 2, for example with respect to the vehicle body.

In this example, cover 10 includes two strings 12A/B. The laces are made, for example, from natural or synthetic fibers. However, the term "string" may be understood to refer to any elongated flexible tension transmission member, such as, for example, a cable, chain, strap, etc. The lace is characterized in that the tension element 9 is stretched more in the retracted state than in the deployed state, whereas the length of the lace remains substantially constant during switching between the deployed and retracted states. This is different from the tensile element 9 described above.

Each string 12A/B attaches the concealer 11 to the hatch 4. Due to the partially cutaway view, the attachment point between the hatch and the second of the two straps 12B is not visible, and only the first strap 12A appears to be attached to the hatch 4. If multiple laces 12A/B are present, the multiple laces may be attached to the hatch 4 in substantially the same way as each other. The attachment between the laces 12A/B and the movable member may be carried out, for example, by hooks or clips provided on the laces that cooperate with corresponding holes or clips provided on the movable member.

The strings 12A/B are pulled to varying degrees by movement of the hatch 4 between the open and closed positions. As the hatch 4 moves from the open position toward the closed position, the tension in the strings 12A/B decreases.

As the tension in string 12A/B increases, the string overcomes stretcher 17 and moves concealer 11 toward the retracted state.

At least one anchor 13 is configured to transmit the tension applied to the laces 12A/B by the hatch 4 to the concealer 11 so that the concealer switches between a deployed state and a retracted state.

Each anchor 13 is attached to the lace 12A/B of the cover at a position intermediate between the lace first portion 12C and the lace second portion 12D. Although each lace 12A/B of the cover is shown connected to its own corresponding anchor 13, it is understood that a given anchor can be connected to multiple laces (if more than one lace is present). can also be considered.

The end of the first portion 12C of each string 12A/B is secured to the hatch. The second portion 12D of each lace 12A/B is positioned near the rear portion 14R of the membrane 14. Anchor 13 is attached to string 12A/B at a position intermediate its first portion 12C and second portion 12D. As the hatch 4 closes, the second portion 12D of each lace 12A/B is pulled away from the anchor 13 and the first portion 12C of each lace is pulled toward the anchor.

Each anchor 13 is provided as an eyelet depending from the front 14F of the membrane 14. However, it is also conceivable to provide the anchor 13 as a pulley or as any other suitable component for arranging the cord 12A/B between the concealer 11 and the movable member of the load area 2. Furthermore, it is conceivable to provide a given anchor depending from the seat 3 (for example its backrest) instead of depending directly from the front part 14F of the membrane 14.

The unfolded state of the cover in response to the closing action of the movable member allows the opening of the load area 2 to be opened without any special effort on the part of the user to unfold (or remember to unfold) the cover 10. It becomes possible to be shielded.

FIG. 2 shows the cover 10 seen in FIG. 1 in retraction (indicated by arrow 7A in the figure) in response to an opening movement of hatch 4 (indicated by arrow 7 in the figure). An opening movement of a given movable member of a load area is a movement of the member in a direction from a closed position of the member towards an open position of the member. As the hatch 4 moves from the closed position toward the open position, the tension in the strings 12A/B increases.

When the tension in the string 12A/B overcomes the tensioner 17, the first portion 12C of the string is pulled away from the anchor 13. The tension element 9 of the extender 17 is extended and the second portion 12D of the string 12A/B is pulled towards the anchor 13.

The second portion 12D of the string 12A/B moves towards the front 14F of the membrane 14 of the concealer 11 in a direction substantially parallel to the membrane. The second portion 12D of the string 12A/B operatively pulls the rear portion 14R of the membrane 14.

As the rear portion 14R of the membrane 14 moves toward the front portion 14F of the membrane, the membrane buckles. An opening 8 in the load area 2 is exposed and a person can cross the opening to access the interior of the load area. The movement of the rear portion 14R of the membrane 14 toward the front portion 14F of the membrane may be substantially horizontal with respect to the vehicle body.

By switching the cover from the unfolded state to the retracted state in response to the opening action of the movable member, a person can open the opening 8 of the cargo area even if his/her hands are full with the items he/she is about to place in the cargo area 2. Become.

The elastic energy stored in the expander 17 during the switch from the deployed state to the retracted state is used to deploy the concealer 11 in response to a subsequent closing motion of the movable member.

FIG. 3 shows a partially cutaway view of an exemplary vehicle 1 (the hatchback shown in FIGS. 1 and 2) and its cargo area 2, this time with an exemplary cover 20 according to a second variant. The cover 20 is shown deployed across the opening of the load area 2 (as indicated by arrow 6A in the figure) in response to a closing movement of the hatch 4 (as indicated by arrow 6 in the figure). It will be done. The cover 20 according to the second modification is the same as the cover 10 according to the first modification shown in FIGS. 1-2, except for the following points.

The concealer 11 includes an elastic or partially elastic frame 21 on which a membrane 14 is arranged. The frame 21 functions as an extension tool 17 for the cover 20. The frame 21 pushes the rear part 14R of the membrane 14 away from the front part 14F of the membrane, extending the membrane across the opening of the cargo area 2. The rear portion 14R of the membrane 14 may be pushed substantially horizontally away from the front portion 14F of the membrane relative to the vehicle body.

The second portion 12D of each string 12A/B is connected to the frame 21.

Frame 21 may be made from any suitable material including spring steel, elastomers, plastic, and the like.

FIG. 4 shows the cover 20 shown in FIG. 3 being retracted (as indicated by arrow 7A in the figure) in response to an opening operation of hatch 4 (as indicated by arrow 7 in the figure). When the tension in the strings 12A/B of the cover 20 overcomes the bias in the frame 21, the frame at least partially collapses and the membrane buckles such that the rear 14R of the membrane 14 moves toward the front 14F of the membrane. becomes possible. The rear portion 14R of the membrane 14 may move toward the front portion 14F of the membrane in a direction substantially horizontal to the vehicle body.

The anchor 13 of the cover 20 may be provided at the front end of the load area, for example at the seat 3. The anchor 13 may substantially coincide with the attachment point 18 of the anterior connection 15. However, as shown in FIG. 4, it is also conceivable that the anchor 13 of the cover 20 hangs down from the frame 21.

The lateral connection 16 is provided as a guiding device 22 . The guide device 22 is configured to guide the concealer 11 between an expanded state and a retracted state. The guide device 22 includes a guide element 23 which is connected to a surface defining the load area 2 (in this case a side surface of the load area) and is configured to guideably support the frame 21 . Exemplary guide devices will be discussed in further detail with reference to FIGS. 5-9.

The frame 21 is attached to the attachment points 18 of the front connection 15. The frame 21 can be hingedly attached to the front connection 15. If the frame 21 is removed from the guide part 23 connected to the loading area, the hinge connection allows for example the concealer 11 to be swung up and down. However, it is also conceivable that the front connection 15 is identical to that of the first variant of the cover 10.

FIG. 5 shows a detailed view of an exemplary guide device 30 according to a first variant. A guide piece 31 connected to the surface delimiting the load area (in this case the side surface of the load area) is provided as a shelf 32 for guidingly supporting the frame 21 of the concealer 11 . The shelves 32 extend toward the front and rear ends of the load area and project laterally inwardly from the sides 29 of the load area.

Due to the partially cutaway view, only one guide part 31 connected to the loading area is visible. However, it is also conceivable for the guide device 30 to include a second guide part, for example provided on the opposite side of the load area and connected to the load area.

The frame 21 rests on a shelf 32 and slides along the shelf 32 while the concealer moves between the retracted and deployed states.

FIG. 6 shows a cross-sectional view of the guide device 30 of FIG.

The guide part 31 connected to the load area is formed in one piece with the interior panel 5 forming the inner surface of the load area (forming the side surfaces 29). However, it is also conceivable for the guide part 31 connected to the load area to be provided as a separate part that is assembled on the inner surface (for example an interior panel forming the side surface) of the load area.

The frame 21 may be provided with a wear layer 33 to protect the frame and/or the membrane 14 and/or the shelf 32 from excessive wear.

FIG. 7 shows a detailed view of an exemplary guide device 40 according to a second variant. The second modification of the guide device 40 differs from the first modification of the guide device 30 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 as follows.

A guide piece 41 connected to the load area is provided as a groove 42 extending towards the front and rear ends of the load area.

For each guide part 41 connected to the loading area, the guide device 40 includes a guide part 43 connected to the concealer 11 . The guide piece 43 connected to the concealer is configured to be guided and supported by the guide piece 41 connected to the cargo area.

FIG. 8 shows a cross-sectional view of the guide device 40 of FIG. The groove 42 is recessed laterally outwardly in the side surface 29 of the load area.

The guide part 43 connected to the concealer is provided as a slider 44, which passes through a groove 42 of the guide part connected to the load area and slides therein towards the front and rear ends of the load area. configured to do so. In this case, the slider 44 is arranged to protrude laterally outward from the frame 21 into the groove 42 .

The outer lateral end 45 of the slider 44 may be tapered to facilitate penetration into the groove 42.

When the slider 44 is inserted into the groove 42, it is held vertically within the groove 42.

Slider 44 includes a mounting portion 46 configured to surround frame 21 . A reinforcing element 47 may be arranged to protect the membrane 14 from wear by the slider 44.

The frame of the concealer may be laterally foldable so that the slider can be removed from the groove of the guide device.

FIG. 9 shows a cross-sectional view of a guide device 50 according to a third modification. The third modification of the guide device 50 differs from the second modification of the guide device 40 shown in FIG. 8 as follows.

The groove 42, like the groove of the second variant of the guide device, comprises a first portion 51 recessed laterally outwards in the side surface 29 of the load area. The groove 42 includes a second portion 52 at the outermost end of the first portion 51 that is recessed obliquely or perpendicularly to the first portion. In this example, the second portion 52 is oriented substantially vertically upward, whereas the first portion 51 is substantially horizontal.

The slider 44 has a first portion 53 of the slider disposed within the first portion 51 of the groove and a second portion 54 of the slider that is oblique or perpendicular to the first portion 53 of the slider. 2 and is configured to extend through the groove 42 so as to be disposed within the portion 52 of the groove 2 . When the second portion 54 of the slider 44 is disposed within the second portion 52 of the groove 42, the slider 44 may be retained laterally within the groove 42.

When the first portion 53 of the slider 44 is placed within the first portion 51 of the groove 42, the slider 44 is held vertically within the groove 42.

The slider 44 may be rounded at the junction 55 between its first 53 and second 54 parts. The slider 44 can be moved, for example, by rotating the slider within the groove such that the second portion 54 of the slider moves into the first portion 51 of the groove, and then moving the slider laterally inward to move the slider into the first portion 51 of the groove. It is removed from the groove 42 by removing the second part 54 of the slider from the first part 51.

The frame 21 may be foldable by bending towards and/or away from the bottom of the load area so that the slider 44 can be removed from the groove 42.

Although the foregoing examples show the laces as being fixed to the movable element and the concealer, a given lace may be attached to the movable element and/or the concealer by, for example, one or more pulleys and It is also conceivable to match the amount of movement with the amount of movement of the concealer.

Although the above example shows the front connector of the concealer as including two attachment points, it is also contemplated that the front connector includes more than two attachment points, or as little as one attachment point.

Although the above example is presented in the context of a hatch as the movable element, other movable elements are also possible. For example, a gas spring may function as a moving element to facilitate movement of the hatch. Expansion and compression of the gas spring corresponds to the opening and closing movements.

Although the above example shows the seat as delimiting the forward end of the rear cargo area, other structures are contemplated to delimit the forward end of the rear cargo area.

For example, the passenger compartment rear panel may bound the front end of the rear cargo area.

Although the foregoing examples are presented in the context that the movable element is movable in terms of providing or restricting access to the cargo area for persons outside the vehicle, the movable element is movable in terms of providing or restricting access to the cargo area for persons outside the vehicle; It is also conceivable that it is movable to provide or restrict access to the loading area.

For example, if a seat is present and delimits the load area, the seat itself may be a movable element. For example, a movable seat may be considered to be in a closed position if the movable seat is configured to seat a vehicle occupant. For example, a movable seat may be considered to be in an open position when the movable seat is folded, moved, or stowed.

For example, the covers shown in FIGS. 1-4 may be retracted in response to the seat being folded toward the front end of the vehicle.

Although the above example is presented in relation to a hatchback vehicle, other vehicle architectures are also possible.

For example, a rear door (eg, as found in a van, station wagon, or sport utility vehicle) may function as the movable member.

For example, a vehicle with a trunk (such as a sedan or coupe) may be provided with a cover that deploys/retracts over the entire trunk in response to movement of the trunk lid.

For example, a vehicle with a cargo bed (such as a pickup truck) may be provided with a cover that deploys/retracts over the entire cargo bed in response to movement of the bed gate.

Although the above example is presented in connection with a rear cargo area, other cargo areas are also possible.

For example, the front load area (sometimes referred to as the "flank") may be provided with a cover that expands and contracts in response to movement of the front load area lid (sometimes referred to as the "bonnet"). . The front portion of the concealer may be substantially movable and the rear portion of the concealer may be substantially movable. The front of the concealer may move towards the rear end of the cargo area during storage and towards the front end of the cargo area during extension.

For example, if the central load area (e.g. accessible via the left or right door of the vehicle) is such that the concealer is retracted laterally away from the door as the door opens and towards the door as it closes, Includes a laterally extending cover.

Although the described embodiments have been provided as various exemplary embodiments, it is understood that such embodiments are combinable or that features described in the described embodiments are interchangeable where consistent. It is assumed that Furthermore, the features recited in the described embodiments are not closely related to each other unless such a relationship is clearly indicated between two given features.

Throughout the description, including the claims, the term "comprising" should be understood as synonymous with "comprising at least one," unless stated otherwise. Furthermore, all written scopes, including the claims, are to be understood to include their ending values unless expressly stated otherwise. It is to be understood that the particular values of the described elements are within accepted manufacturing or industry tolerances known to those skilled in the art. Any use of the terms "substantially" and/or "about" and/or "approximately" is understood to mean falling within accepted tolerances.

Although the disclosure herein has been described with reference to particular embodiments, it is to be understood that such embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and applications of the disclosure.

It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope of the disclosure being indicated by the claims.

Claims (15)

A cover (10, 20) for a cargo area (2) of a vehicle (1), comprising:
a concealer (11) configured to hide a portion of the cargo area of the vehicle;
at least one string (12A, 12B) for connecting the concealer to a movable member (4) of the vehicle;
at least one anchor (13) configured to transmit tension applied to the at least one lace by the movable member to the concealer such that the concealer is deformed between a deployed state and a retracted state; A cover (10, 20). an extension device (17) configured to bias the concealer (11) toward the deployed state;
The at least one string (12A, 12B) is configured to overcome the tensioner and move the concealer towards the retracted state when tensioned by the movable member (4). The cover (10, 20) according to item 1. The extension device (17) comprises an elastic or partially elastic tensioning element (9) for connecting the first part (14R) of the concealer (11) to the surface of the load area (2); A cover according to claim 2, wherein the tensioning element is configured to pull the first portion of the concealer away from the second portion (14F) of the concealer to place the concealer in the deployed state. (10, 20). The extension device (17) comprises an elastic part of the frame (21) of the concealer (11), the part of the frame connecting the first part (14R) of the concealer to the second part (21) of the concealer (11). 3. A cover (10, 20) according to claim 2, configured to push the concealer away from 14F) into the deployed state. a first portion (12C) of the at least one string (12A, 12B) is configured to be connected to the movable member (4);
A second portion (12D) of the at least one string is connected to a first portion (14R) of the concealer (11), and the first portion (14R) of the concealer (11) is is further away from the second portion (14F) of the concealer in the expanded state,
The anchor (13) is connected to the first portion (12C) and the second portion of the at least one string (12A, 12B) such that the at least one string is movable relative to the anchor. Cover (10, 20) according to any one of the preceding claims, connected to at least one lace intermediate to (12D). Cover (10, 20) according to claim 5, wherein the anchor (13) is fixed to the second part (14F) of the concealer (11). The anchor (13) is located at a position closer to the second portion (14F) of the concealer than the first portion (14R) of the concealer (11) when the concealer is in the expanded state. Cover (10, 20) according to claim 6, fixed to the load area (2). Cover (10, 20) according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the second part (14F) of the concealer (11) is fixed relative to the load area (2). the cover (10, 20) according to claim 4 in combination with any one of claims 4 to 8;
a guiding device (22, 30, 40, 50) configured to guide the concealer (11) between the deployed state and the stored state, the guide device (22, 30, 40, 50) being arranged on a surface defining the cargo area (2); a guiding device (22, 30, 40, 50) comprising guiding parts (23, 31, 41, 42) configured to be connected and configured to guideably support said frame (21) of said concealer; ) and a cover assembly comprising: Said guide device (40, 50) comprises a guide part (43, 44) connected to said concealer (11), said guide part (43, 44) said surface defining said cargo area (2). Cover assembly according to claim 9, configured to be guidedly supported by said guide parts (41, 42) configured to be connected to. A vehicle structure comprising a load area (2) and a cover (10, 20) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, or a cover assembly according to claim 9 or 10, comprising:
The vehicle structure, wherein said cover is configured to hide said load area opening (8) in said deployed state and to expose said opening (8) in said retracted state. the guide element (23, 31, 41, 42) configured to be connected to the surface defining the loading area (2) is formed integrally with the interior panel (5) of the loading area; The vehicle structure according to claim 11. 13. The concealer (11) is configured to enter the retracted state in response to an opening movement (7) of the movable member (4) relative to the opening (8). vehicle structure. 14. Any of claims 11 to 13, wherein the concealer (11) is configured to enter the deployed state in response to a closing movement (6) of the movable member (4) relative to the opening (8). The vehicle structure according to item 1. A cover (10, 20) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, a cover assembly according to claims 9 or 10, or a vehicle structure according to any one of claims 11 to 14. Vehicle (1).

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