Patent ID: 6176541
Filing Date: 2001-01-23
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
In combination:a truck of the type having a pair of first and second opposing vertical side panels with inwardly directed flanges along upper edges thereof, a forward vertical panel and a vertical tailgate defining the truck bed; anda cover for the truck bed, the cover comprising:a first channel having a length substantially equal to the first side panel and having means for removably connecting the first channel to the flange of the first side panel;a second channel having a length substantially equal to the second side panel and having means for removably connecting the second channel to the flange of the second side panel;said first and second channels each having an inwardly directed receiving channel formed along the lengths thereof, said receiving channels oriented generally coplanar;at least first and second cover panels having forward and rearward edges and opposing side edges, said cover panel having a width, measured between the side edges, to fit slidably between the first and second channels;said second cover panel located forwardly of the first cover panel and coplanar therewith;a connector juxtaposed between the first and second cover panel to interconnect the cover panels, said connector extending between the first and second channels;said connector having opposingly-directed channels having a shape and size to receive said first and second panels therein in slidable frictional engagement therewith;said cover panels extending the length of the side panels to completely cover the truck bed; andsaid means for removably connecting the first and second channels to the side panel flanges including each said first and second channel having an outwardly directed receiving channel having a shape and size to receive the side panel flange therein in slidable frictional engagement therewith.