Patent ID: 6641200
Filing Date: 2003-11-04
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
A tonneau cover attachment system for a motor vehicle having a cargo area defined by a first side wall, a second side wall, a bed and a tailgate, the first side wall having a stake pocket defined by an outer panel and an inner panel, the tonneau cover attachment system comprising:a support plate having a first end and a second end, said second end having a slot extending therethrough; a clamping plate having a first end and a second end, said second end including a tongue positioned in said slot, wherein said first end of said support plate and said first end of said clamping plate are interconnected and adapted to sandwich the inner panel of the first side wall therebetween; a striker coupled to said clamping plate; and a tonneau cover having a panel adapted to cover at least a portion of the cargo area, the tonneau cover having a latch selectively engageable with said striker thereby releaseably coupling said panel to said striker.