Integrated vehicle cover
US11701954B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P7/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of operating a tonneau cover and a tailgate of a vehicle, including: transmitting one or more signals to a first control module to open or lower the tailgate; determining a position of the tonneau cover with the first control module or a second control module and transmitting by the first control module and/or the second control module one or more signals to a mechanism associated with the tonneau cover to open the tonneau cover if the tonneau cover is determined by the first control module and/or the second control module to be in a closed position; and then lowering the tailgate.
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