Tonneau system latch

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2007-03-13

2007-03-13

Coletta, Lori L. (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Load cover

C296S100020, C292S256730

Reexamination Certificate

active

11140754

ABSTRACT:
A tonneau system for a cargo box of a pickup truck having a framework. The framework having a cross bow member for supporting a cover and being positionable generally over the cargo box of the pickup truck. The tonneau system further includes a latch assembly pivotally coupled to the cross bow member. The latch assembly is positionable in a latched position engagable with the cargo box of the pickup truck, an unlatched position disengagable with the cargo box of the pickup truck, and a nested position substantially retracted from the unlatched position and received within the cross bow member. The tonneau system may further include a biasing member that is substantially received within a portion of the latch assembly to improve consistent spring rates across the actuation range.

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