Hardware to facilitate storing pickup bed cover
US7320494B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/141
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Attachment hardware is provided to enable a folding bed cover for a pickup truck to be stored on the bed in a substantially vertical position giving access to substantially the entire bed. This hardware includes a latch to secure the lower end against sliding while any of 3 different devices are employed to lock the top of the vertically positioned cover in place. Several embodiments of devices are taught herein, including manual, mechanically-assisted and fully automated devices, for collapsing and lifting the cover into its substantially vertical storage position.
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