US 2015/0084368 A1 · Vehicle Slide Out Cover

Abstract

A cover assembly for the slide out portion of a recreational vehicle or camper is provided, which is adapted to prevent water and debris from collecting along the upper surface of the slide out portion when extended. The assembly comprises a frame affixed to the vehicle and positioned above the slide out portion thereof. The frame forms a clevis that supports a hingedly attached cover. The cover extends downward and over the slide out portion when the slide out portion is retracted. When extended, the slide out portion forces the cover outward and upward. The cover is sized to rest against the slide out portion and engages its outer, upper edge when fully extended. The cover forms a slanted surface when extended, and then retracts to a substantially vertical state when retracted. A lock secures the cover to the frame between uses and while the vehicle is in motion.

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Dependent claims

A cover for a slide out portion, comprising:

a frame having frame ends, a rear surface and an upper surface;
said rear surface and said upper surface forming a substantial L-shape;
said rear surface and said upper surface having outer edges;
said frame ends extending between said outer edges of said rear surface and said upper surface;
a cover comprising and upper surface, cover ends, an inner edge and an outer edge;
said cover ends being pivotably connected to said frame ends;
said cover further comprising a width and a length, said length being a distance between said cover ends, and said width being a distance between said inner edge and said outer edge of said cover;
said frame configured to be affixed to a vehicle and support said cover over a slide out portion, and said length of said cover configured to extend substantially along said slide out portion.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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