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Tri-fold hard tonneau cover with hinged front opening

US9211834B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2014
Grant dateDec 15, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60P7/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tonneau cover system for a cargo box of a pickup truck having a first tonneau section, a second tonneau section, and a third tonneau section. A first hinge system hingedly couples the first and second sections to permit pivotal stacked nesting of the first section relative to the second section. A second hinge system hingedly couples the second section to an attachment member assembly, which is connected to the cargo box, to permit pivotal stacked nesting of the combination of the first and second sections relative to the third section. Finally, a third hinge system hingedly couples the third section to a front mounting bar assembly, which is connected to the front wall of the cargo box, to permit pivotal movement of only the third tonneau section into a raised position.

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