Combination of a lockable, soft tonneau cover and lockable tailgate
US6322129A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/104
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The combination of a lockable, soft, flexible tonneau cover for the bed of a pickup truck or similar vehicle and a lockable tailgate. The preferred embodiment includes grooved front, side, and rear rails into which retainer belts on the perimeter of the tonneau cover are insertable to position the cover over the vehicle bed. The front and side rails are respectively attached to the tops of the front and side walls of the bed. The rear rail is mounted to extend and be suspended across the tailgate opening between the side rails. A catch is provided to selectively lock the rear rail in place and keep the rear rail and attached cover in the locked, down position over the bed. In the preferred embodiment, the catch for the rear rail is only accessible through the tailgate opening and the tailgate is lockable to the side walls of the bed.
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