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US 10,538,152 B1Granted
Skeleton for truck bed and convertible top
OwnerNicholas J. Singerinventor
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Abstract
A truck bed accessory frame is disclosed therein which allows for reconfiguration between an opened position and a closed position. In the open position, objects taller than the frame can loaded onto the truck bed. In the closed position, objects placed in the truck bed can be protected from the environmental elements (e.g. rain and UV rays from the sun).
Claims14
A truck bed cover for a truck bed on a truck having a cab and a tailgate, the truck bed cover comprising:
- an external frame connectable to the truck bed, the external frame comprising:
- a pair of forward side posts disposable adjacent respective forward corners of the truck bed so as to extend vertically upward from the truck bed;
- a pair of rearward side posts disposable adjacent respective rearward corners of the truck bed so as to extend vertically upward from the truck bed;
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- a pair of longitudinal extension members, each longitudinal extension member extending between a respective one of the pair of forward side posts and a respective one of the pair of rearward side posts;
- a rack slidably connected to the external frame;
- a top engageable with the external frame so as to be positioned over the truck bed to at least partially define an enclosure over the truck bed;
- the top and the external frame being sized and structured such that when the top is engaged with the external frame, the external frame is outside of the enclosure;
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- a pair of rails coupled to respective ones of the pair of longitudinal extension members, the rack being slidable along the pair of rails.
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