Covering structure having automatic coupling system

Details Covering structure having automatic coupling system Covering structure having automatic coupling system

2006-10-02

2008-09-23

Patel, Kiran B. (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Load cover

Reexamination Certificate

active

07427095

ABSTRACT:
A tonneau system for a cargo box of a vehicle having a support frame connectable to the cargo box. A cover spans the support frame and is positionable between a tensioned position and an untensioned position. A pivot block is mounted to the support frame, while the cover is coupled to a rear bracket member. The rear bracket member carries the cover and pivotally engages the pivot block such that the rear bracket member rotates between a raised position and a lowered position. The rear bracket member can be automatically locked in the lowered position. A bow member couples the cover along a cross vehicle direction. The bow member or other member can operate to tension the cover in the cross vehicle direction.

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