Patent ID: 6799784
Filing Date: 2004-10-05
Classification: B60J,B60P

Abstract:
A cover for a truck bed that converts to a rack for transporting materials comprising:a left side panel having an inner and outer edge and said outer edge being attached to the left side of said truck bed, and a front collapsible support member attached to said panel by a fixed hinge on one end of said collapsible support member and a quick release cotter pin on the other end; a right side panel having an inner and outer edge and said outer edge is attached to the right side of said truck bed and wherein said left panel further comprises a rear collapsible support member attached to said panel by a fixed hinge on one end of said collapsible support member and a quick release cotter pin on the other end; said left and right panels having an opened and closed position whereby in said closed position said inner edges of the left and right panels fit together creating a weather tight closure for the truck bed; and wherein when said left and right side panels are in an open position said front collapsible support member is released by said quick release cotter pin arrangement and extended forward and said rear collapsible support member is extended rearward and locked to said left side panel using the quick released cotter pin arrangement.