Vehicle cargo bed structure
US9862335B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2013/016
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle cargo bed structure includes a bed floor with an accessory attachment track, a tailgate and a tailgate gap cover. The tailgate gap cover has an attachment structure that includes a first part and a second part. The first part is inserted into a channel between side walls of the accessory attachment track. The second part is positioned above the side walls of the accessory attachment track with a fastening member extending between the first part and the second part clamping the attachment structure to the accessory attachment track. The tailgate gap cover is removable and re-attachable to the accessory attachment track. The tailgate gap cover is pivotal between a horizontal orientation with an adjacent tailgate in an open position and an upright orientation with the tailgate in the closed position.
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