Roll-up truck bed cover
US4212492A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 1978 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/085
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flexible cover is provided for an open top truck bed and includes means for rolling by one person from one edge at one side of the bed in a cylindrical roll across the bed transversely of the width thereof to a position of storage at the opposite side of the bed. A length of cord is secured at one end to a generally central point on the roll starting edge of the cover so as to roll up with the cover and leave a trailing length which can be grasped and pulled to effectively unwind the rolled cover back across the truck bed. The cord also serves as a tie-down for the cover when unrolled. Fastening and tensioning means as required are provided for the cover in rolled and unrolled positions.
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