Roll-up tonneau cover system with grooved side rails
US10112464B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P7/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Side rails can include a longitudinally extending rail track having support surfaces and a plurality of longitudinally extending linear grooves. A storage housing can provide storage tracks in alignment with the forward end of the rail tracks. In addition, a roll-up tonneau cover can include a plurality of slats pivotally connected together. Corresponding first and second sides of the slats can be supported above the grooves on a respective one of the support surfaces of the rail tracks. The slats can be movable along the support surfaces between a storage arrangement wherein the slats are supported by the storage tracks to provide access to the cargo box, and a deployed arrangement wherein the slats are supported by the support surfaces of the rail tracks to cover the cargo box.
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