Decklid
Encyclopedia
The decklid is the cover
over the trunk/boot
of motor vehicle
s that allows access to the main storage or luggage
compartment
. A hinge
allows the decklid to be raised, while devices such as springs hold it up in the open position.
On automobiles with their trunk in the rear, decklids sometimes incorporate a center mounted third brake light
(Center High Mount Stop Lamp or CHMSL). A rear decklid may also have a decorative air spoiler
.
On some cars, electric decklids are available, which means, by the use of an electric motor, they can be closed and opened by pressing a button on the car's key fob.
Lid (container)
A lid, also known as a cap, is part of a container, and serves as the cover or seal, usually one that completely closes the object.-History:...
over the trunk/boot
Trunk (automobile)
The trunk or boot of an automobile or car is the vehicle's main storage, luggage, or cargo compartment. Trunk is used in North American English and Jamaican English; boot is used elsewhere in the English speaking world. Trunk is also primarily used in many non-English speaking regions, such as...
of motor vehicle
Motor vehicle
A motor vehicle or road vehicle is a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not operate on rails, such as trains or trolleys. The vehicle propulsion is provided by an engine or motor, usually by an internal combustion engine, or an electric motor, or some combination of the two, such as hybrid...
s that allows access to the main storage or luggage
Luggage
Baggage is any number of bags, cases and containers which hold a traveller's articles during transit.Luggage is more or less the same concept as "baggage", but is normally used in relation to the personal luggage of a specific person or persons Baggage is any number of bags, cases and containers...
compartment
Compartment
In heraldry, a compartment is a design placed under the shield, usually rocks, a grassy mount , or some sort of other landscape upon which the supporters are depicted as standing...
. A hinge
Hinge
A hinge is a type of bearing that connects two solid objects, typically allowing only a limited angle of rotation between them. Two objects connected by an ideal hinge rotate relative to each other about a fixed axis of rotation. Hinges may be made of flexible material or of moving components...
allows the decklid to be raised, while devices such as springs hold it up in the open position.
On automobiles with their trunk in the rear, decklids sometimes incorporate a center mounted third brake light
Automotive lighting
The lighting system of a motor vehicle consists of lighting and signalling devices mounted or integrated to the front, sides, rear, and in some cases the top of the motor vehicle...
(Center High Mount Stop Lamp or CHMSL). A rear decklid may also have a decorative air spoiler
Spoiler (automotive)
A spoiler is an automotive aerodynamic device whose intended design function is to 'spoil' unfavorable air movement across a body of a vehicle in motion. Spoilers on the front of a vehicle are often called air dams, because in addition to directing air flow they also reduce the amount of air...
.
On some cars, electric decklids are available, which means, by the use of an electric motor, they can be closed and opened by pressing a button on the car's key fob.