Patent ID: 6264266
Filing Date: 2001-07-24
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
A clamp assembly for mounting a tonneau cover on a motor vehicle having a cargo area defined by first and second side walls, an end wall and a tailgate, the side walls having an inner panel and an outer panel, the clamp assembly comprising:a first coupler plate having a first end and a second end;a bracket having a generally horizontal rail, a vertical rail, and a seat, said seat accommodating said first end of said first coupler plate for movement from an operable position to a disengaged position, said clamp assembly defining a first restraining area between said horizontal rail and said second end of said first coupler plate and a second restraining area between said vertical rail and said second end of said first coupler plate when said first coupler plate is in said operable position, said first and second restraining areas adapted to receive one of said first and second side walls to couple said clamp assembly to the motor vehicle; anda fastener detachably connecting said first coupler plate to said bracket when said first coupler plate is in said operable position.