Tonneau cover having flexible hinge with cut-resistant barrier
US9895964B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/041
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tonneau cover for covering a cargo box of a vehicle. The tonneau cover includes a plurality of flexible hinges, each of which is between two rigid members. Each flexible hinge includes an elastomeric material having a first portion connected to a first one of the rigid members, a second portion connected to a second one of the rigid members, and a web between the first portion and the second portion. A cut-resistant barrier is associated with the flexible web and bridges between the first portion and the second portion. The cut-resistant barrier is effective to resist penetration by a sharp edge.
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