Bias regulated rolling truck bed cover
US11673457B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P7/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tonneau system that includes a tonneau cover and a canister. The canister includes one or more tracks for guiding the tonneau cover within the canister during movement of the tonneau cover relative to the canister; and a retraction system including: a drive roller; one or more drive gears; and a bias member that moves the drive roller and the one or more gears to assist in moving the tonneau cover relative to the canister.
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