Abstract: A printhead assembly structured to be removably received into a printhead guide of a media processing device having a platen and a biasing assembly, the printhead assembly comprising a printhead and a support body. The support body is adapted to support the printhead. The support body is structured to slidably translate within the printhead guide between a disengaged position, where the printhead is removed from the platen, and an engaged position, wherein the printhead is positioned proximate the platen. The support body defines an interface member structured to removably engage the biasing assembly.

Abstract: An inkjet recording apparatus includes: a tank having an ink chamber and formed with an inlet; a recording head; a display configured to display a screen; and a controller configured to control the recording head and the display. The recording head is configured to eject the ink stored in the ink chamber to record an image on a sheet. The controller is configured to: execute a first determination process to determine whether a user is near the inkjet recording apparatus; and execute, after determination in the first determination process that the user is near the inkjet recording apparatus, a notification process to control the display to display a notification screen when the quantity of ink stored in the ink chamber is not less than a residual ink threshold. The notification screen prompts the user to check the quantity of ink stored in the ink chamber.

Abstract: A tape cartridge mounted to a tape printer having a printing head, includes a cartridge case, a platen roller that is housed in the cartridge case and fees an ink ribbon and a printing tape pressed between the platen roller and the printing head, a tape delivery port that is provided in the cartridge case and feeds the printing tape, which is fed by the platen roller and separated from the ink ribbon, to outside of the cartridge case, and a delivery guide that has a first guide section at a side of the printing head and a second guide section at a side of the platen roller, which extend from edges of the tape delivery port to inside of the cartridge case while spreading apart from each other, and guides a distal end of the printing tape into the tape delivery port.

Abstract: A method is provided for extending the frequency band of an audio signal during a decoding or improvement process. The method includes obtaining the decoded signal in a first frequency band, referred to as a low band. Tonal components and a surround signal are extracted from the signal from the low-band signal, and the tonal components and the surround signal are combined by adaptive mixing using energy-level control factors to obtain an audio signal, referred to as a combined signal. The low-band decoded signal before the extraction step or the combined signal after the combination step are extended over at least one second frequency band which is higher than the first frequency band. Also proved are a frequency-band extension device which implements the described method and a decoder including a device of this type.

Abstract: An ink jet recording method is disclosed where, when a liquid including water is absorbed and removed from an image including an aqueous liquid component and a coloring material, by use of a water repellent porous body, a contact surface of the porous body with the image is treated with a wetting liquid whose contact angle to the contact surface is less than 90°, and thereafter absorption and removal of the aqueous liquid component from the image by the porous body are performed.

Abstract: Inkjet receiving medium are prepared by disposing an aqueous composition onto at least one surface of a substrate to provide a topcoat layer. The aqueous composition has: (a) one or more water-soluble salts of a multivalent metal cation; and (b) composite particles having a Rockwell Hardness of less than or equal to R90 and each of the composite particles comprising domains of a (i) first organic polymer and domains of a (ii) second organic polymer. The domains of the (ii) second organic polymer are dispersed within the domains of the (i) first organic polymer. The melting point of the (i) first organic polymer is lower than the melting point of the (ii) second organic polymer. The weight ratio of the (i) first organic polymer to the (ii) second organic polymer is chosen such that the (b) composite particles have a density of 1.0-1.5 g/ml.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing polymeric decorative panels includes, in order, the steps of a) inkjet printing an image on a first thermoplastic foil using an aqueous pigmented inkjet ink; b) applying a second thermoplastic foil on the inkjet printed image; c) heat pressing the first and second thermoplastic foils into a decorative laminate; and d) cutting the laminate into a decorative panel; wherein the aqueous pigmented inkjet ink contains polymeric resin particles and a self-dispersing colour pigment; and at least one of the first and second thermoplastic foils is a transparent foil.

Abstract: An intermediate transfer member (ITM) for use in a printing system to transport an ink image from an image forming station to an impression station for transfer of the ink image from the ITM onto a printing substrate, wherein the ITM is an endless flexible belt of substantially uniform width which, during use, passes over drive and guide rollers and is guided through at least the image forming station by means of guide channels that receive formations provided on both lateral edges of the belt, wherein the formations on a first edge differ from the formations on the second edge by being configured for providing the elasticity desired to maintain the belt taut when the belt is guided through their respective lateral channels.

Abstract: A thermosensitive recording material comprising a support; an insulating layer that includes a porous polymeric pigment; and an image-forming layer.

Abstract: A component system comprising a component and a first binding system coupled to the component and configured to be coupled to a first type of a binding mechanism. The system further includes a second binding system movably coupled to the component and configured to be coupled to a second type of binding mechanism that is different from the first type of binding mechanism.

Abstract: A secure item including a first optical structure and a second optical structure, or an assembly comprising a secure item and another object. The first optical structure including a plurality of blocks and being one of a revealing screen and a combined image. The second optical structure being the other one. Each of the combined image blocks being made up of a plurality of interlaced images. The combined image or each combined image block including a periodic alternation of interlaced image elements. The elements of the interlaced images of a single interlaced image being the same color, but a different color from that of the other interlaced images. At least two blocks of the first optical structure each allowing the observation of a revealed image in each block of a first optical structure, showing different proportions of the interlaced images.

Abstract: A method of illuminating an item is disclosed. The method includes applying adhesive to the item, interspersing a taggant in the adhesive, illuminating the item with an excitation signal, sensing luminescence emitted by the taggant in response to illumination by the excitation signal, and determining the authenticity of the item based on the sensed emitted luminescence. The item can include any item benefited by authentication, and can include a postage stamp. A method of customizing an item is disclosed. This can include the steps of preparing a substrate, applying a security feature to the substrate, printing non-customized information on the substrate, receiving image information, and printing the image information on the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides devices, systems, and methods for refilling a refillable fluid applicator, such as but not limited to a refillable dry erase marker. The devices, systems, and methods of the present invention advantageously allow the fluid applicator to be refilled quickly, easily, and inexpensively, and provide the benefit of significantly reducing the quantity of solid plastic waste associated with conventional disposable dry erase markers and other fluid applicators.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a decorative cup. The decorative cup includes a shell. The shell includes a cup body and a base. The cup body includes an accommodating portion and a transparent portion. A cavity is formed in the base. The accommodating portion is disposed in the cavity. The transparent portion is made of a transparent material, and shaped as a polygon prism. The transparent portion may enable light rays to be reflected for multiple times on the cup body because of the polygon prism structure of the transparent portion, so that the cup body looks more crystal clear and more dazzling, thereby greatly improving the ornamental value of the decorative cup.

Abstract: A mobile and height adjustable bucket system (1) for decorative or protective liquids such as paints and the like made up of a bucket (2) detachably mounted on a height adjustable stand (3) and a toolbox (4) for holding tools which can be attached to the bucket (2), the stand (3) being adjustable as required by a user using a telescopic pole (17) to position the bucket (2) at a desired working height.

Abstract: A paint tray includes front and rear walls, first and second side walls, a bottom wall and an inclined ramp. The inclined ramp includes first and second raised runners protruding from the inclined ramp so as to be raised relative to a central portion of the inclined ramp. A recessed space is defined between the first and second raised runners and the central portion of the inclined ramp. The paint tray further includes a well and first and second recessed gutters for directing paint into the well. The paint tray is configured such that when a paint roller cover is rolled along the inclined ramp, the first and second raised runners, together with the recessed space of the inclined ramp, increase the amount of paint distributed onto a center portion of the paint roller cover and decrease the amount of paint distributed onto ends of the paint roller cover.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention is a plasma disk assembly connectable to a vehicle's wheel assembly, the plasma disk assembly comprising a plasma disk assembly having a sealed plasma disk display encapsulating ionizable gas, at least one controllable power source for producing an output sufficient to ionize the gas in the plasma discharge tube and operably connected to the power supply for optionally adjusting the level of the energy to cause selective ionization of the gas in the plasma display to occur in differing amounts as a function of a changing stimulus connected to an input, at least one ball bearing system or mount, electrical connectors connecting the power source to the plasma disk, at least one pair of electrodes electrically coupling the electrical connectors to the ionizable gas in the plasma discharge tube, and at least one ballast system.

Abstract: A low impact turf wheel having a wheel rim including an inner and outer surface, a plurality of pegs extending radially outward from the outer surface of the wheel rim, wherein the plurality of pegs maintain the wheel rim above an area of turf, and a hub. A turf wheel having a wheel rim having an inner and outer surface, a plurality of pegs extending radially outward from the outer surface of the wheel rim, wherein the peg comprises a stem, a collar and a lug, and wherein the lug includes a limited surface area to provide a ground contacting tread, and a hub.

Abstract: Skewer for tightening a cycle wheel to the cycle frame, such skewer including a first end having a threaded portion cooperable with a female thread of a first frame portion, and a second end having axial abutment mechanisms for contacting a second frame portion, as well as drive mechanisms to enable a user to alternately exert a tightening torque or a loosening torque. A torque limiting mechanism operational in the tightening direction is positioned between the drive mechanisms and the rod. The skewer further includes a braking device to increase the torque required to initiate the rotation of the drive mechanisms in the loosening direction. The braking device includes two mutually contacting friction surfaces when the axial abutment mechanisms are in contact with the second frame portion. When the torque limiting mechanism is operational, the braking device becomes non-operational because the friction surfaces are no longer in mutual contact.

Abstract: A caster apparatus is provided. In one embodiment, there is provided a caster apparatus including a caster wheel and a first driving wheel disposed on a first side of the caster wheel. The first driving wheel is configured to be driven by a first motor. A second driving wheel is disposed on a second side opposite to the first side of the caster wheel. The second driving wheel is configured to be driven by a second motor different from the first motor. A first actuator is configured to move the first driving wheel in a vertical direction to a ground according to a curvature of the ground. A second actuator is configured to move the second driving wheel in a vertical direction to the ground according to a curvature of the ground, wherein the first and second driving wheels are configured to steer the caster wheel.

Abstract: A tire comprising an innerliner, where the innerliner includes a rubber, a first carbon black having a statistical thickness surface area of at least 50 m2/g, and a second carbon black having a statistical thickness surface area of at most 45 m2/g.

Abstract: The present technology pertains to a pneumatic tire (1) comprising: a pair of bead portions (2); sidewall portions (3) connected to the pair of bead portions; and a tread portion (10) connected to the sidewall portions. A ratio between a total width (SW) and an outer diameter (OD) of the pneumatic tire satisfies the relationship SW/OD?0.3. Moreover, if the length along a tread profile (12) from a first side second reference point (Q1) to a second side second reference point (Q2) is the developed tread width (TDW), and an angle formed between a straight line that connects the second reference points and the profile center (cc), and a straight line parallel to the tire width direction is an amount of depression (?), the following relationships are satisfied: 0.8?TDW/SW<1, and 1.5°???4.5°.

Abstract: The disclosure addresses a series of interactions between wheels and a number of different replaceable tire segments to cover the wheels. The disclosure teaches more than one way to engage the one or more tire segments to wheels and to form seams between ends of the one or more tire segments. The tire segments may be removed and replaced so that the wheels and wheel bearing may be used longer than the useful life of the tire segments.

Abstract: Provided is a pneumatic tire being improved in heat dissipation effect in the tread portion while being ensured in rigidity of the land portion. A narrow groove (10) is formed on a tread surface (1), the narrow groove extending in a direction inclined with respect to the tire circumferential direction and having a groove width (W1) and a groove depth (D1), the groove width (W1) being smaller than the groove depth (D1). The narrow groove (10) terminates at least one end thereof within the land portion. An air inflow part (11) is formed on at least one of the groove walls (10c) of the narrow groove (10), the groove walls facing each other in the tire circumferential direction, where the narrow groove (10) has a maximum depth (D1) and the air inflow part (11) has a maximum depth (D2), the D1 and the D2 satisfying 1?D1/D2?15.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire includes a center land portion, intermediate land portions, and shoulder land portions, the land portions being partitioned and formed by four main grooves, and a plurality of lug grooves and sipes disposed in the land portions. The lug grooves disposed in the shoulder land portions do not communicate with the second main grooves. The groove area ratio is greater in the center region than in the shoulder regions. The distance (L1) from the tire equator to the center in the tire width direction of the first main groove is 15 to 25% of the distance (L) from the tire equator to the ground contact edge. The distance (L2) from the tire equator to the center in the tire width direction of the second main groove is 50 to 65% of the distance (L) from the tire equator to the ground contact edge.

Abstract: A storage maintains coefficients that map histogram data elements to tire wear, the coefficients being trained based on a correlation of histogram data to measured tire wear. A processor is programmed to receive a wear data histogram from a vehicle, utilize the coefficients to translate the wear data histogram into a measure of physical tire wear; and send an alert message indicating the estimated tire wear.

Abstract: A tire includes: a first pattern portion and a second pattern portion on a tire surface, the first pattern portion being formed of plural first ridges adjacent to each other and the second pattern portion being formed of plural second ridges extending in a different direction from the first ridges in plan view arranged adjacent to each other, in which a height of the first ridges and the second ridges is from 0.2 mm to 0.5 mm and the first ridges adjacent to each other and the second ridges adjacent to each other are arranged at a constant pitch of from 0.15 mm to 0.35 mm.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire includes a projection formed on a surface of a tire tread portion. A thickness of the projection, which is a distance from the surface of the tread portion to a top surface of the projection, is smaller than a width of the projection, which is a size of the top surface in a tire circumferential direction. The width of the projection is equal to or more than 10 mm.

Abstract: A distributed system (54) for supplying pressurized medium, in particular compressed air, in a vehicle (10), a wheel unit (14) for a vehicle (10), and a decentralized integrated pressurized medium supply device (70) for a wheel unit (14) with a rotatably supported vehicle tire (16). The pressurized medium supply device (70) has a decentralized compressor unit (74) and has a pressurized medium path (98) that extends between the decentralized compressor unit (74) and a rim body (92) of the vehicle tire (16), which rim body is associated with a wheel body side (80) of the wheel unit (14). The decentralized compressor unit (74) has an energy supply connection, which can be connected to an energy supply unit (104) via an energy supply path (106). The pressurized medium supply device (70) is associated with a support side (82) and the wheel body side (80) of the wheel unit (14).

Abstract: An electronic unit that is intended to be mounted on the valve of a vehicle wheel fitted with a tire, incorporating electronics for monitoring at least one operating parameter of the wheel and a rechargeable power supply for supplying power to the electronics, including a device for charging the rechargeable power supply, the device for charging including: a movable element, at least a portion of which is magnetized, that is capable of being set in motion by an air flow for inflating the tire that passes through the valve and cooperating with a coil so as to produce variations in the magnetic field and electromagnetic induction; and a device for managing the charging of the rechargeable power supply.

Abstract: A lift link assembly of a three-point hitch. The lift link assembly includes a yoke, a shaft, and a retractor. The yoke includes a main housing and first and second side arms that extend downwardly therefrom. The shaft includes a shank and a head positioned on a lower-end thereof, and the shank is positioned in the upper-end through hole. When the lift link assembly is in a retracted mode, the retractor is positioned above the head, the retractor is configured to apply a downward force to the head, and the retractor is configured to apply an upward force to the yoke.

Abstract: A shock absorber including: a first cylinder having an interior, first and second ends and defining an axis, wherein the interior includes a damping fluid chamber and a damping piston movably mounted therein for movement between the first and second ends, wherein the damping piston is mounted on a first end of a shaft, wherein the first end of the shaft is movably retained within the interior of the first cylinder; first and second bypass openings configured for opening into the damping fluid chamber at first and second axially spaced-apart positions; a bypass channel fluidly coupling the first and second bypass openings; a fluid metering valve; and a floating piston dividing a portion of the shock absorber into a gas chamber and the reservoir chamber, wherein the fluid metering valve and the floating piston define the reservoir chamber there between.

Abstract: A suspension control system dynamically adjusts pistons located proximal to wheels of an agricultural machine to substantially equalize distribution of weight of the machine at each wheel and/or provide a substantially constant desired orientation of the machine above a ground surface thereby protecting laterally extending sprayer booms from contacting the ground. Articulation, pitch, roll and/or machine height can be determined from piston measurements on the machine to apply such height corrections. For sprayers, this allows controlling clearance and suspension height to maintain the boom parallel to the ground to prevent damage.

Abstract: A method for controlling a hydropneumatic suspension of a mobile crane having at least four wheels that are each allocated a spring cylinder, having at least four spring circuits in which at least one spring cylinder is incorporated in each case, each spring circuit being allocated a pressure measurement sensor and a path measurement sensor, in which signals of the pressure measurement sensors and of the path measurement sensors are processed by a control unit, and the spring cylinders are actuated. To optimize control of a hydropneumatic suspension for road travel operation of the mobile crane the mobile crane is levelled using preset suspension height set values of the spring circuits, then, in the control unit, on the basis of pressures detected by pressure sensors, pressure set values are calculated per spring circuit and pressures in the spring circuits are readjusted with the aid of pressure set values.

Abstract: A control system for a suspension height adjustment mechanism of a vehicle. The suspension height adjustment mechanism comprises a front suspension height adjustment mechanism at a front end of the vehicle and a rear suspension height adjustment mechanism at a rear end of the vehicle. The control system is configured to control the suspension height adjustment mechanism in response to user-generated control signals to: increase the height of at least the rear end of the vehicle to a first predetermined vehicle height corresponding to a High tow hitch height; and decrease the height of at least the rear end of the vehicle to a second predetermined vehicle height corresponding to a Low tow hitch height. Both the first and second predetermined vehicle heights are accessible from one or more other vehicle height that is different to the first and second predetermined heights.

Abstract: A radiator assembly in a vehicle comprises a first coolant tank; a second coolant tank spaced apart from the first coolant tank; a plurality of moveable blades; a linkage coupled to the plurality of blades; and an actuator coupled to the linkage to adjust positions of the blades. Each of the plurality of blades has a first end pivotally coupled to the first coolant tank, a second end pivotally coupled to the second coolant tank and has a hollow body portion extending between the first end and the second end, and each of the blades is fluidly communicated with the first and second coolant tanks to form a coolant passage.

Abstract: An air conditioning system for an electric transport vehicle supplied by an electrical supply network includes at least one actuator for the production of heat or cold, and a regulator configured in order to generate at least one operating command applied to the at least one actuator as a function of values for parameters representing the climatic conditions, the actuator delivering an average power over a predetermined time period. The regulator are configured in order to generate at least one operating command applied to at least one actuator as a function moreover of the value for a parameter relating to at least one electric transport vehicle supplied by the electrical supply network, the value for the parameter indicating that electrical energy is consumed by the at least one electric transport vehicle or that electrical energy is produced by the at least one electric vehicle.

Abstract: A dehumidifier unit for dehumidifying air in a container includes a Peltier element which is configured as a single-stage Peltier element and thermally connected to a cold side and to a warm side of the dehumidifier unit. The cold side is configured condense moisture of the air during operation of the dehumidifier unit. The Peltier element is clamped between the warm side and the cold side by a helical spring and a spring pin. A gland-type seal can be disposed on a side of the warm side in facing relation to the Peltier element. The gland-type seal includes a rubber bush which is received in a recess on the warm side and defined by an inner diameter which surrounds the clamping pin.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing cooling to vehicle systems on an autonomous vehicle from a plurality of cooling sources are provided. A cooling system can include a thermal interface configured to provide cooling to one or more vehicle systems of the autonomous vehicle, a plurality of cooling sources coupled to the thermal interface, and a controller configured to control each cooling source to provide a respective cooling to the thermal interface to meet a total cooling parameter for the one or more vehicle systems. Each cooling source can be configured to provide a respective cooling capacity to the thermal interface. The thermal interface can be configured to receive the respective cooling provided by each of the cooling sources. The thermal interface can be further configured to provide the respective cooling received by each of the cooling sources to the one or more vehicle systems to meet the total cooling parameter.

Abstract: A filter trap for a motor vehicle thermal device is made of polymer material and includes two longitudinal edges extending along a length thereof connected by two lateral edges extending along a width thereof. The trap includes a first assembly tab extending along the length thereof and fixed to one of the lateral edges. The trap also includes a snap coupling to block the trap. The snap-coupling is fixed to one of the longitudinal edges and is located in the vicinity of another of the lateral edges. The trap also includes a second assembly tab extending perpendicular to the first assembly tab. The second assembly tab is fixed to another of the longitudinal edges and is located in a vicinity of another of the lateral edges. The trap has sufficient flexibility along the length thereof to permit twisting of the trap about a longitudinal torsion axis of the trap.

Abstract: A vent shade assembly for a recreational vehicle ceiling vent comprises a vent shade outer frame having an inner flange, a vent shade inner frame having an inner flange, and a pair of side walls disposed between the inner flange of each of the outer and inner frame to form a slot. A movable pleated shade element disposed within the slot is operable between a closed position and a plurality of positions there between. A first and a second shade string is disposed at least partially alongside and parallel to a first and second of the pair of side walls, respectively, and proximate a first and a second side edge of the movable pleated shade element, respectively. A portion of the inner flange of the vent shade outer frame supports the first and second side edge of the movable pleated shade element.

Abstract: A system such as a vehicle may have windows. A window may have a structural window layer such as a structural window layer formed from laminated glass layers. A thin chemically strengthened glass layer may be coupled to an inwardly facing surface of the structural window layer. A guest-host liquid crystal light modulator layer or other electrically adjustable optical component layer may be interposed between the chemically strengthened glass layer and the structural window layer. An infrared light-blocking coating may be formed on an inwardly facing surface of one of the pair of laminated glass layers. The inwardly facing surface of the thin chemically strengthened glass layer may be provided with a coating that includes a low emissivity layer to block heat and that serves as an antireflection coating.

Abstract: A door of a vehicle may include a first door module forming a door skeleton and a second door module coupled with the first door module, wherein the second door module includes a door window and may include a relatively lightweight material as compared to the first door module and a hollow portion is formed along an edge portion of the second door module forming the door window, reducing weight and cost of the door.

Abstract: A vehicle door structure includes: a door hinge member mounted on a vehicle body; a door inner panel that constitutes a side door of an automobile; a door outer panel that is mounted on an outer side of the door inner panel in a vehicle width direction, and constitutes the side door of the automobile; and a door impact beam that is disposed between the door inner panel and the door outer panel, a first end side of the door impact beam being mounted on the door inner panel through a mounting member, a second end side of the door impact beam being rotatably mounted on the door hinge member.

Abstract: A vehicular door includes an inner panel and an outer panel that is mounted on a vehicular exterior side of the inner panel such that they are mounted to and separated from each other by sliding. The outer panel is mounted to the inner panel while the first outer side stopper and the first inner side stopper being fit to each other and the second outer side stopper and the second inner side stopper being fit to each other. In the relative sliding of the inner panel and the outer panel in the lateral direction, the first outer side stopper, the second inner side stopper, the second outer side stopper, and the first inner side stopper are arranged such that the first outer side stopper is not contacted with the second inner side stopper or the second outer side stopper is not contacted with the first inner side stopper.

Abstract: A ramp door and door frame include a rail kit that deploys automatically when the door is opened and collapses automatically when the door is closed. The door is supported by a cable mechanism when the door is opened. The cable mechanism causes an end rail to pivot up and away from the door when the door is opened and down and toward the door when the door is closed. The end rail cooperates with a door frame to deploy flexible side barriers when the door is opened and to collapse the side barriers when the door is closed.

Abstract: A method for producing an arrangement for a vehicle roof can have the steps of providing a first element with a first end and a second end, the element being couplable by the first end to the vehicle roof. The method can also have the steps of providing a pumpable substance with predetermined material properties, and applying the provided substance by injection molding at a predetermined position at the second end of the first element and thereby forming a second element such that the second element is coupled to the first element and is pivotable relative to the first element about an axis of rotation (A). An arrangement and system for a vehicle roof is also provided.

Abstract: A top of a convertible vehicle, including a top linkage which can be displaced between a closed and a storage position has a linkage assembly on either side of a vertical longitudinal center plane. Each linkage assembly includes a main multi-bar assembly, which is pivotably mounted on a respective vehicle-attached main bearing, and a front roof link, which pivots relative to the main multi-bar assembly when the linkage assembly is actuated, and is covered with a headliner assembly when the top linkage is in the closed position. The headliner assemblies comprise a front headliner flap which is articulated to the respective front roof link via a link assembly and which can be pivoted between a covering and an uncovering position, in which the front headliner flap is located when the top linkage is in the storage position and in which the respective front roof link is accessible from above.

Abstract: A tonneau cover for a pickup truck. The tonneau cover includes a first panel, a second panel and hinge assembly pivotally connecting the two panels. The hinge assembly has first and second pivot members fixed to respective edges of the panels. The pivot members including a cylindrical portion within which a pivot pin is received. The hinge assembly also includes a base member positioned between the two pivot members. The base member is connected to the pivot pins so as to be pivotally moveable relative to the two pivot members. With this construction, the base member is pivotable relative to the second pivot member, and the first pivot member and first panel are pivotable relative to the base member so that the first panel is foldable into a position where the first panel overlies the second panel.

Abstract: A pickup truck and tonneau cover including hard panels configured to selectively secure horizontally and vertically over a pickup truck bed, with a window in each panel, each window located to align with the other windows when the panels are oriented vertically in a fully retracted position.