Connector assembly

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1997-05-15

1999-08-10

Pape, Joseph D.

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Load cover

29610016, 29610017, 29610018, B60P 702

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059347350

ABSTRACT:
A connector assembly effective to selectively form a tonneau cover frame. In one embodiment of the invention, the connector assembly comprises a plurality of corner members 12 having a base 14 from which two substantially similar plugs 16, 18 project, and from which two substantially similar clips 20, 22 project. The assembly further includes a plurality of generally hollow rails 36, each having substantially identical ends which include a plurality of openings 40, 42 which allow one plug 16, 18 to be removably secured into one of the rails 36 by means of one of the clips 20, 22.

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