Tonneau cover system having a latch
US9827839B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/141
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tonneau cover system for a vehicle having a cargo box includes a striker which is adapted to be fixed to the cargo box along with a cover disposed over the cargo box when the cover is in a closed position. Moreover, the cover includes a latch mounted to the frame. The latch engages the striker when the cover is in the closed position. The cover further includes a link which extends from the latch along the frame and a handle coupled to the latch in order to move the latch into a released position which disengages the striker. Finally, the cover includes a coupler which is coupled to the handle. The coupler moves from a first position to a second position and responds to movement of the handle with the link moving relative to the frame in order to facilitate movement of the latch into the released position.
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