Fastening means for fastening a flexible sheet to a body
US4991640A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 1989 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P7/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fastening system is provided that is especially suitable for securing flexible automotive and truck body covers, and in particular tonneau covers, to truck bodies. The system employs cooperating hook and loop type fasteners with a cover member that protects the hook and loop fasteners against weathering, entry of moisture dirt, etc., and also provides an enclosure along the cover edge to prevent peeling separation under the effect of wind whip. The system can also include a locking closure to prevent unauthorized removal of the cover. Preferably a strip of hook and loop fastening material is mounted on a replaceable strip mounted in a channel in an extruded base member which is bonded to the vehicle side upper edges; a resilient layer can be interposed to accomodate irregularities. A second hook and loop strip is fastened to the underside of the cover member which is pivotably attached to the base member. Cooperating hook and loop strips are attached to the opposite side edges of the tonneau cover which are sandwiched between the base and cover members to fasten the edges. When the tonneau cover is absent the hook and loop fasteners hold the members together and continue to preve…
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