Modular system and apparatus for covering a truck bed, and method of using same

A modular cover assembly for covering a truck box of a truck having a cab, said cover assembly comprising:

• a center panel comprising at least one substantially rigid section;
• two substantially rigid side panels, each side panel adapted to fit on top of a longitudinal side wall of a truck box, said center panel fitting between said side panels in a closed position therof;
• a front panel for placement on a truck box between opposed truck side walls and in front of the center and side panels;
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• support hardware for movably supporting said center panel on said truck box such that when installed thereon, said center panel may be moved upwardly relative to the truck box, between said closed position and at least one open position in which a portion of the center panel is raised above the side panels;
• wherein said cover assembly is constructed and arranged to fit on said truck entirely outside of said cab.

A modular cover assembly for covering a truck box, comprising:

• a center panel comprising at least one substantially rigid section;
• a first substantially rigid side panel, said first side panel adapted to fit above a left side wall of a truck box;
• a second substantially rigid side panel which is separate from said first side panel, said second side panel adapted to fit above a right side wall of a truck box;
• said center panel fitting between said left and right side panels in a closed position thereof;
• a front panel for placement on a truck box between opposed truck side walls and in front of the center and side panels;
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• support hardware for movably supporting said center panel on said truck box, such that when installed thereon, said center panel may be moved upwardly relative to the truck box, between said closed position and at least one open position in which a portion of the center panel is raised above the side panels.