Plastic bed rail cover with integrated fastening system
US5823601A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 2, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R13/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bed rail cover for mounting to and protecting a vehicle bed rail. The bed rail cover is comprised of an integrally formed elongated rail cover having a top wall and two opposing side walls that are shaped to substantially conform to the exterior of the bed rail, and a fastening means for securing the rail cover to the bed rail about a stake hole pocket in the bed rail. In a preferred embodiment, a fastening clip having opposing wings is inserted through the rail cover and into a stake hole pocket, the wings being yieldably biased against the stake hole pocket to secure the rail cover in place. The fastening clip allows the rail cover to expand and contract in a longitudinal direction to prevent cracking and bulging of the rail cover.
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