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Patent Inventor Names
Anthony J. Povinelli0
Martin R. Matthews0
Date of Patent
March 17, 2020
Patent Application Number
15954894
Date Filed
April 17, 2018
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Patent abstract
An active bed cover system having at least one deployable panel and at least one actuator. The deployable panel extends and retracts based on vehicle requirements and provides reduction in vehicle drag, thereby reducing emissions and improving fuel economy. Additionally, it allows for the system to retract within the tailgate and/or cargo bed liner allowing for access to the bed and improved usability and aesthetics. The active bed cover provides a fully deployable system with object detection, declutching of the actuator to help prevent damage, and communication with the vehicle to determine proper deployment and function.
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