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Hinged tonneau cover truck tent

US5931176A · kind A · utility

15Cited by
10References
12Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 27, 1997
Grant dateAug 3, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 27, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04H15/06
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A hinged tonneau cover truck tent assembly to be used on truck beds to provide an extended enclosure on the truck bed. The hinged tonneau cover assembly has an internal perimeter frame that is removably secured to the front portion of the truck bed and has a detachable hinge assembly. The camping tent removably attached to the tonneau cover and extends over the existing tailgate of the truck bed. The hinged tonneau cover assembly can be raised at the tailgate end for immediate access to the truck bed defined within the enclosure of the tent.

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