Patent ID: 9016753
Filing Date: 2015-04-28
Classification: B60R,B62D

Abstract:
1. A tailgate gap cover for covering a tailgate gap formed between spaced vehicle edge sections of a truck bed and a tailgate, said gap cover comprising: a cover flap having a length corresponding to a transverse length of a tailgate gap and a width in a front to back direction which spans a tailgate gap, said cover flap comprising first and second side edges which extend transversely and are spaced apart in the front to back direction to define said width; a mounting rail which is mountable to one vehicle edge section on one side of a tailgate gap, said mounting rail comprising a transversely elongate channel which has an open side receiving said first side edge of said cover flap therein, said cover flap being non-removably fixed within said channel for secure mounting to the vehicle edge section, said mounting rail including fastener formations for mounting to the vehicle edge section; and an attachment rail which includes fastener formations for mounting to another vehicle edge section on the other side of a tailgate gap opposite to said mounting rail, said attachment rail and said second side edge of said cover flap including cooperating connector formations which are engagable to secure said second side edge to said attachment rail and releasable to permit separation of said cover flap from said attachment rail.