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Cable tonneau system

US8186740B2 · kind B2 · utility

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32Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 22, 2009
Grant dateMay 29, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J7/102
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is a cable tonneau system having at least one frame assembly selectively mounted to a vehicle, and at least one bow portion having a plurality of links pivotally connected to the frame assembly. Also included is a cover operatively connected to the frame assembly and the bow portion for concealing a storage area of the vehicle. The frame assembly and the plurality of links are operable to be pivoted between a stowed position and a deployed position. The cover is positioned to expose the storage area of the vehicle when the frame assembly and the plurality of links are in the stowed position. The cover conceals the storage area of the vehicle when the frame assembly and the plurality of links are in the deployed position.

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