Inventors:
James A. Nett - Oklahoma City OK
Assignee:
Covercraft Industries - Pauls Valley OK
International Classification:
B60F 702
Abstract:
A tonneau cover for a pickup truck is provided with a generally rigid panel structure composed of a sheet of polystyrene foam, between two relatively thin sheets of a generally rigid fiberglass or other composite material. A sheet of padding material and a sheet of protective plastic or vinyl, are disposed on one of the two rigid sheets. A side bracket is secured to each side of the layered sheet panel structure. Each side bracket includes a generally "C"-shaped channel for receiving an edge of the panel structure. Each side bracket also defines a generally "L"-shaped bracket portion for receiving and securing, by snap-fit engagement, a side molding piece. A corner bracket is secured to each of two perpendicular side brackets at each corner of the panel structure. The corner bracket includes a receptacle for receiving and securing a corner molding piece thereto. Latches and struts secure the cover to the interior surfaces of the truck side walls, such that no latches or other attaching mechanisms are visible from the exterior of the truck.