Tonneau cover hinge
US7264297B2 · kind B2 · utility
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18Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/1621
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hinge system is used to adjust a cover member between a closed position where the cover member covers at least a portion of a vehicle bed and an open position where the cover member does not cover the vehicle bed. The hinge system may include first and second arms that are pivotally attached and a biasing device operatively connected to the first and second arms that biases the cover member toward the open position whenever the cover member is not in the closed position and that does not bias the cover member toward the open position whenever the cover member is in the closed position.
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