A power-operated lift and presenting mechanism is disclosed which lifts an article stored on a platform member in a vehicle trunk to an upwardly lifted position. A start assist member is included to assist in the initial movement of the platform member from a lowered stored position to the upwardly lifted...http://www.google.sh/patents/US5054578?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5054578 - Power-operated lift and presenting mechanism