Prop assembly for vehicle bed covers and the like
US6764125B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/53
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A prop assembly for vehicle bed covers and the like comprises an L-shaped lower arm and a straight upper arm, each of which have a spring mount disposed between opposite ends thereof. The upper and lower arms are pivotally interconnected at adjacent ends in a manner which positions the arms in a vertically aligned relationship. Brackets pivotally connect the lower end of the lower arm with the vehicle bed, and the upper end of the upper arm with the cover. A longitudinally extending spring is disposed in a vertically aligned relationship with the lower and upper arms, and has opposed ends thereof pivotally connected with the spring mounts, such that outwardly extending biasing force generated by the spring assists in lifting the cover from the closed position and retains the cover in the open position.
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