Quick-release lock for pick-up truck topper
US5277471A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P7/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The pick-up truck box supports a topper made of superimposed upper and lower half portions. The topper half portions are interconnected in edgewise fashion by a connector assembly. This connector assembly is also used as an anchor point for cupboards supported within the enclosure of the topper. The topper side walls are releasably anchored to the truck box side walls by a pivotal handle bar assembly. The latter includes a removable pivotable handle, projecting inside the topper enclosure, and a fulcrum end with an elastomeric pad to frictionally anchor the topper to the truck box. Release of the handle bar lock is possible only from within the topper enclosure.
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