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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 09, 2004
Filed:
Feb. 18, 2003
Bradford D. Armstrong, Barrie, CA;
Willi Sitkei, Mississauga, CA;
Decoma Exterior Trim Inc., Concord, CA;
Abstract
A tonneau cover ( ) for use on automotive vehicle has a plurality of panels ( ). Each panel has a leading edge and a trailing edge configured to interlock with an adjacent panel. A pair of rails ( ) are mounted on opposite side walls ( ) of the vehicle in a position to support the panels. Each of the rails has a pivotally mounted plate ( ) which pivots between a storage condition enabling the panels ( ) to be received and stored between the rails and an operative condition supporting the panels. A plurality of latch assemblies ( ) operatively extends between each of the panels and each of the pair of rails. The latch assemblies ( ) selectively secure the plurality of panels ( ) to the rails ( ).