Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Bodies – Lining
Patent
1987-04-13
1988-09-06
Reeves, Robert B.
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Bodies
Lining
2482319, 403375, B60D 3302
Patent
active
047688220
ABSTRACT:
A retainer for securing a flangeless cargo liner within a truck bed compartment such that the top rail of the truck bed compartment is unobstructed. In a first embodiment, the retainer includes a cup-shaped insertable portion having an outwardly extending rim around the periphery of its open end. A series of adjustment openings are located on one of the sides of the insertable portion for receiving a fastener. The retainer is inserted through an aperture in one of the liner walls and the fastener is inserted into one of the adjustment openings for engagement against a ledge wall of the truck bed compartment. In a modified form, the insertable portion of the retainer is generally triangular in cross-section to permit easier access between the installation tool and fastener. In another modified form, the retainer is J-shaped and includes an adhesive material which is brought into engagement with the ledge wall of the truck bed compartment for securing the retainer and attached liner side wall to the truck bed compartment. In still a further modified form, the retainer is rotatable having a rim portion for engaging the liner and a conical shaped insertable member that is spiraled in cross-section. The insertable member engages the ledge wall of the truck bed compartment in a screw-like manner to pull the rim against the liner and wedge the insertable portion against the ledge. A release means is provided on the insertable member to prevent overtightening.
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Durakon Industries, Inc.
Pape Joseph D.
Reeves Robert B.
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