Folding truck bed covers with self-locking compound hinges are disclosed. The covers may include rigid front, middle and rear panels. To open the cover, the rear panel is folded over the middle panel, then the folded middle and rear panels are folded over the front panel. A front edge of the middle panel may be pivotally mounted to a rear edge of the front panel by a compound hinge assembly including at least one compound or double hinge that permits the folded rear and middle panels to fold onto the top outer surface of the front panel. The compound hinge assembly may be used with a catch bar and catch bracket that provide a self-locking feature that prevents unwanted opening or break-ins of the cover when the cover is in its fully closed position.
FOLDING TRUCK BED COVERS WITH SELF-LOCKING COMPOUND HINGES
20.02.2025
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B60J WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES , Fenster, Windschutzscheiben und bewegbare Dächer, Türen oder Ähnliches für Fahrzeuge |