APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING, LATCHING AND LOCKING A RETRACTABLE TRUCK BED COVER

摘要

A position control, latch, and locking apparatus for use with a retractable cover used to securely enclose a pickup truck utility bed. The latch and lock mechanism is placed in a modified lead slat of the cover for latching to the cover guide tracks and to the tailgate. A key lockable actuating handle in placed on the slat concealing linkage arms pivotally connected to the handle further attached to a first and second diametrically opposed push rod for simultaneous operation of a four point spring biased latching mechanism. A flexible scrap is connected to the cover to manually move the cover. The latching mechanism secures the cover to the sidewalls of the pickup truck as well as locking the tailgate in an upright position. A tailgate lip cover and attachment device is also disclosed for securely fastening the modified slat to the tailgate and provide a planar surface allowing for sealing and concealment of the latching mechanism.