Patent ID: 6238153
Filing Date: 2001-05-29
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
A rail cap for use on the side rail of a cargo bed of a pickup truck, the side rail having a horizontal top section and an upright inner section extending downwardly from an inner extremity of the top section, the rail cap including:an elongate main body having a generally L-shaped cross-section and including a first portion for engagement on the top section, and a second portion extending at about 90 degrees to the first portion for engagement on the inner section, the second portion being proportioned to extend downwardly beyond the inner section;a clamp coupled to the second portion for location outwardly of the inner section and under the top section, the clamp having an elongate element, a first actuator operable to clamp the inner section against the second portion, and a second actuator operable to clamp the top section against the first portion; andthe main body defining attachment structure for receiving accessories.