Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Tops – Load cover
Patent
1986-05-12
1987-04-21
Reeves, Robert B.
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Tops
Load cover
296 56, 296 57R, 296165, 296 26, 105377, 410129, 49163, 49505, B60P 702
Patent
active
046591362
ABSTRACT:
An improved apparatus for covering at least a part of the open bed of a land or marine vehicle or the like includes an enclosure structure telescopically collapsible and extendable with an access opening and door assembly rearward longitudinally movable portion thereof. An improved end gate assembly is selectively positionable and releasably securable at a number of continuously variable longitudinal locations on the open bed, corresponding with the movable rearward section of the enclosure. The apparatus also includes an improved track assembly for the telescopically collapsible and extendable enclosure sections, with apparatus for substantially preventing or minimizing the accumulation of corrosion, water or other foreign materials that would hinder the smooth and free operation of the enclosure structure.
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Martin John W.
Martin Judith T.
Pedder Dennis H.
Reeves Robert B.
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