Apparatus for positioning, latching and locking a retractable tr

Details Apparatus for positioning, latching and locking a retractable tr Apparatus for positioning, latching and locking a retractable tr

1993-03-12

1994-09-27

Pedder, Dennis H.

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Roll-up covers

296100, 160133, 292 36, 292DIG43, B60P 702

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053502132

ABSTRACT:
A position control, latch, and locking apparatus for use with a retractable cover used to securely enclose a pickup truck utility bed. The latch and lock mechanism is placed in a modified lead slat of the cover for latching to the cover guide tracks and to the tailgate. A key lockable actuating handle is placed on the slat concealing linkage arms pivotally connected to the handle further attached to a first and second diametrically opposed push rod for simultaneous operation of a four point spring biased latching mechanism. A flexible strap is connected to the cover to manually move the cover. The latching mechanism secures the cover to the sidewalls of the pickup truck as well as locking the tailgate in an upright position. A tailgate lip cover and attachment device is also disclosed for securely fastening the modified slat to the tailgate and provide a planar surface allowing for sealing and concealment of the latching mechanism.

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patent: 4909561 (1990-03-01), Lovaas
Automotive News, Dec. 26, 1983, p. 14 "Automatic Cover for Truck Beds".

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