Truck bed closure
US4550945A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 1982 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/1006
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A closure for a load container such as an open bed of a truck having a rectangular opening formed by side walls. The closure comprises a plurality of elongated panels each configured to extend greater than the width of the rectangular opening to rest on two opposite side walls of the load container. The panels are hingedly connected together side-by-side at the longitudinal edges thereof for movement between an unfolded position wherein the panels lie in a single plane and completely close the opening and a fan-folded position wherein the panels lie in a single stack superposed on one end panel. The one end panel is fastened at a third side wall forming the rectangular opening of the load container. The ends of the panels have pins for limiting lateral movement when in the unfolded position. The other end panel can be releasably locked onto the fourth side wall when the panels are in the unfolded position.
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