Cable roll up tonneau
US8146981B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/068
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a tonneau cover incorporating a cable system which generates the proper amount of cross-car tension, and still provides for the tonneau cover to be rolled up and stowed when not in use. The present invention is directed to a tonneau cover for a vehicle that is moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The tonneau cover has at least one pocket extending along a side of the tonneau cover, and at least one cable disposed in the pocket such that a first end of the cable extends out of a first end of the pocket, and a second end of the cable extends out of a second end of the pocket such that when the tonneau cover is in the deployed position, the cable applies tension to the tonneau cover.
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