As used herein, the term “Underlying Region” refers to a surface, space, volume, area, structure, portion thereof, and/or combination thereof located at least partially beneath, behind, inward of, supported by, or otherwise on an underlying side of another component, structure, position, region, and/or reference. An underlying region may be defined physically, geometrically, functionally, or relative to a direction, orientation, axis, supporting surface, gravitational reference, and/or other frame of reference. An underlying region need not be directly below, vertically aligned with, in contact with, or coextensive with the overlying component or structure and may include one or more intervening components, spaces, and/or structures. The boundaries, accessibility, or configuration of an underlying region may change as another component is moved or repositioned. In certain embodiments, an underlying region may include at least part of a cargo floor or cargo area located beneath a cargo platform when the cargo platform is in a cargo position. … more As used herein, the term “Underlying Region” refers to a surface, space, volume, area, structure, portion thereof, and/or combination thereof located at least partially beneath, behind, inward of, supported by, or otherwise on an underlying side of another component, structure, position, region, and/or reference. An underlying region may be defined physically, geometrically, functionally, or relative to a direction, orientation, axis, supporting surface, gravitational reference, and/or other frame of reference. An underlying region need not be directly below, vertically aligned with, in contact with, or coextensive with the overlying component or structure and may include one or more intervening components, spaces, and/or structures. The boundaries, accessibility, or configuration of an underlying region may change as another component is moved or repositioned. In certain embodiments, an underlying region may include at least part of a cargo floor or cargo area located beneath a cargo platform when the cargo platform is in a cargo position.

As used herein, the term "Unobstructed Access" refers to access to a cargo area, as defined herein, that is sufficiently free of interfering structures and/or components to permit passage, placement, viewing, or physical reach without interference from an intervening structure or component. Unobstructed access does not require the complete absence of every structure or obstruction and may coexist with localized, peripheral, overhead, underlying, movable, or noninterfering components. Unobstructed access may be complete, partial, localized, temporary, selective, and/or available from one or more directions or locations and may be evaluated relative to another position or configuration. In certain embodiments, moving a cargo cover, cover section, cover panel, cargo platform, translation assembly, or support structure may provide unobstructed access to at least a portion of a cargo area, cargo floor, cargo space, underlying region, and/or cargo positioned therein. … more As used herein, the term "Unobstructed Access" refers to access to a cargo area, as defined herein, that is sufficiently free of interfering structures and/or components to permit passage, placement, viewing, or physical reach without interference from an intervening structure or component. Unobstructed access does not require the complete absence of every structure or obstruction and may coexist with localized, peripheral, overhead, underlying, movable, or noninterfering components. Unobstructed access may be complete, partial, localized, temporary, selective, and/or available from one or more directions or locations and may be evaluated relative to another position or configuration. In certain embodiments, moving a cargo cover, cover section, cover panel, cargo platform, translation assembly, or support structure may provide unobstructed access to at least a portion of a cargo area, cargo floor, cargo space, underlying region, and/or cargo positioned therein.

As used herein, the term “Floor” refers to one or more structures, surfaces, members, components, assemblies, or combinations thereof configured to define, form, or extend along at least part of a lower boundary, base, or supporting region of a space, area, structure, object, or combination thereof. A floor may be defined physically, geometrically, or functionally and need not be flat, planar, horizontal, level, continuous, solid, unitary, or the absolute lowermost portion of the associated space, area, structure, or object. A floor may include a unitary structure or one or more interconnected, adjacent, overlapping, or spatially separated members and may be fixed, movable, adjustable, removable, raised, lowered, recessed, suspended, or otherwise configured relative to another structure, region, support, or reference. A floor may be formed by, include, or be associated with one or more panels, platforms, decks, liners, frames, supporting surfaces, or other structures. A floor may directly or indirectly support, separate, retain, or provide a base for one or more objects, components, materials, persons, or loads. In certain embodiments, a floor may include a cargo floor associated with a vehicle or cargo area and may support cargo or other objects positioned on, above, adjacent to, or relative to the floor. … more As used herein, the term “Floor” refers to one or more structures, surfaces, members, components, assemblies, or combinations thereof configured to define, form, or extend along at least part of a lower boundary, base, or supporting region of a space, area, structure, object, or combination thereof. A floor may be defined physically, geometrically, or functionally and need not be flat, planar, horizontal, level, continuous, solid, unitary, or the absolute lowermost portion of the associated space, area, structure, or object. A floor may include a unitary structure or one or more interconnected, adjacent, overlapping, or spatially separated members and may be fixed, movable, adjustable, removable, raised, lowered, recessed, suspended, or otherwise configured relative to another structure, region, support, or reference. A floor may be formed by, include, or be associated with one or more panels, platforms, decks, liners, frames, supporting surfaces, or other structures. A floor may directly or indirectly support, separate, retain, or provide a base for one or more objects, components, materials, persons, or loads. In certain embodiments, a floor may include a cargo floor associated with a vehicle or cargo area and may support cargo or other objects positioned on, above, adjacent to, or relative to the floor.

As used herein, the term “Unobstructed Region” refers to a region, surface, space, path, opening, volume, and/or combination thereof that provides or supports unobstructed access, as defined herein, or that is otherwise sufficiently free of interfering structures and/or components to permit or facilitate passage, placement, viewing, physical reach, movement, loading, unloading, storage, servicing, and/or use. An unobstructed region does not require the complete absence of every structure or obstruction and may include localized, peripheral, overhead, underlying, movable, and/or noninterfering components or features that do not materially interfere with the unobstructed access provided or supported by the region. An unobstructed region may be completely, substantially, partially, locally, temporarily, selectively, and/or relatively unobstructed and may be evaluated relative to another position or configuration. In certain embodiments, an underlying region of a cargo area may become substantially unobstructed when a cargo platform and an associated portion of a translation assembly are moved from a cargo position to a raised and/or side-stowed position. … more As used herein, the term “Unobstructed Region” refers to a region, surface, space, path, opening, volume, and/or combination thereof that provides or supports unobstructed access, as defined herein, or that is otherwise sufficiently free of interfering structures and/or components to permit or facilitate passage, placement, viewing, physical reach, movement, loading, unloading, storage, servicing, and/or use. An unobstructed region does not require the complete absence of every structure or obstruction and may include localized, peripheral, overhead, underlying, movable, and/or noninterfering components or features that do not materially interfere with the unobstructed access provided or supported by the region. An unobstructed region may be completely, substantially, partially, locally, temporarily, selectively, and/or relatively unobstructed and may be evaluated relative to another position or configuration. In certain embodiments, an underlying region of a cargo area may become substantially unobstructed when a cargo platform and an associated portion of a translation assembly are moved from a cargo position to a raised and/or side-stowed position.

As used herein, the term “Opposing Sides” refers to two or more sides, regions, portions, boundaries, edges, surfaces, faces, locations, or combinations thereof that are spaced apart, positioned across from one another, or otherwise opposed generally in a lateral direction, longitudinal direction, or another direction relative to an object, structure, space, area, assembly, or combination thereof. Opposing sides need not be parallel, planar, continuous, directly aligned, equally spaced, symmetric, or physically formed and may have corresponding or different shapes, dimensions, orientations, structures, or configurations. A region, space, component, or structure may extend partially or entirely between opposing sides. In certain embodiments, opposing sides of a vehicle or cargo area may include laterally spaced side regions associated with sidewalls, bed rails, body panels, frame members, boundary regions, or other lateral portions of the vehicle or cargo area. … more As used herein, the term “Opposing Sides” refers to two or more sides, regions, portions, boundaries, edges, surfaces, faces, locations, or combinations thereof that are spaced apart, positioned across from one another, or otherwise opposed generally in a lateral direction, longitudinal direction, or another direction relative to an object, structure, space, area, assembly, or combination thereof. Opposing sides need not be parallel, planar, continuous, directly aligned, equally spaced, symmetric, or physically formed and may have corresponding or different shapes, dimensions, orientations, structures, or configurations. A region, space, component, or structure may extend partially or entirely between opposing sides. In certain embodiments, opposing sides of a vehicle or cargo area may include laterally spaced side regions associated with sidewalls, bed rails, body panels, frame members, boundary regions, or other lateral portions of the vehicle or cargo area.

As used herein, the term “Cover” refers to one or more structures, assemblies, components, panels, members, materials, or combinations thereof configured to cover, extend over or across, enclose, conceal, shield, protect, close, or provide a barrier relative to at least a portion of an object, structure, space, opening, region, or area. A cover may be defined physically, geometrically, or functionally and need not be rigid, planar, continuous, permanently attached, or fully enclosing. A cover may include a unitary structure or one or more cover sections or cover panels and may be fixed, movable, removable, flexible, foldable, rollable, retractable, articulated, segmented, or otherwise configured relative to what the cover covers. A cover may additionally perform one or more supporting, retaining, securing, structural, aerodynamic, environmental, decorative, or other functions. In certain embodiments, a cover may include a cargo cover configured to extend over or otherwise cover at least a portion of a cargo area, such as a truck bed. The cover may be movable manually, through powered or assisted operation, automatically, or through a combination thereof between an open position, a closed position, or one or more intermediate or other positions. … more As used herein, the term “Cover” refers to one or more structures, assemblies, components, panels, members, materials, or combinations thereof configured to cover, extend over or across, enclose, conceal, shield, protect, close, or provide a barrier relative to at least a portion of an object, structure, space, opening, region, or area. A cover may be defined physically, geometrically, or functionally and need not be rigid, planar, continuous, permanently attached, or fully enclosing. A cover may include a unitary structure or one or more cover sections or cover panels and may be fixed, movable, removable, flexible, foldable, rollable, retractable, articulated, segmented, or otherwise configured relative to what the cover covers. A cover may additionally perform one or more supporting, retaining, securing, structural, aerodynamic, environmental, decorative, or other functions. In certain embodiments, a cover may include a cargo cover configured to extend over or otherwise cover at least a portion of a cargo area, such as a truck bed. The cover may be movable manually, through powered or assisted operation, automatically, or through a combination thereof between an open position, a closed position, or one or more intermediate or other positions.

As used herein, the term “Panel” refers to one or more structures, members, components, frameworks, assemblies, or combinations thereof having or defining a generally extended surface, body, region, or area and configured to form at least part of a wall, boundary, cover, enclosure, support, barrier, or other structure. A panel may be rigid, semi-rigid, flexible, or combinations thereof and may be planar, curved, contoured, angled, segmented, or otherwise shaped. A panel need not be flat, continuous, solid, uniform in thickness, unitary, or formed of a single material and may include layered, framed, perforated, cellular, lattice, mesh, fabric-based, composite, or other constructions. A panel may be fixed, movable, removable, foldable, articulated, or otherwise configured relative to another panel, structure, or reference. A panel may be joined, hinged, interconnected, adjacent to, overlapping with, spaced from, or otherwise coupled or positioned relative to one or more other panels. In certain embodiments, a panel may form at least part of a cover panel, cover section, cargo cover, cargo platform, wall, support structure, or other component of a cargo apparatus. … more As used herein, the term “Panel” refers to one or more structures, members, components, frameworks, assemblies, or combinations thereof having or defining a generally extended surface, body, region, or area and configured to form at least part of a wall, boundary, cover, enclosure, support, barrier, or other structure. A panel may be rigid, semi-rigid, flexible, or combinations thereof and may be planar, curved, contoured, angled, segmented, or otherwise shaped. A panel need not be flat, continuous, solid, uniform in thickness, unitary, or formed of a single material and may include layered, framed, perforated, cellular, lattice, mesh, fabric-based, composite, or other constructions. A panel may be fixed, movable, removable, foldable, articulated, or otherwise configured relative to another panel, structure, or reference. A panel may be joined, hinged, interconnected, adjacent to, overlapping with, spaced from, or otherwise coupled or positioned relative to one or more other panels. In certain embodiments, a panel may form at least part of a cover panel, cover section, cargo cover, cargo platform, wall, support structure, or other component of a cargo apparatus.

As used herein, the term “Vehicle” refers to a movable or transportable device, structure, assembly, or combination thereof. A vehicle may include, for example, a pickup truck, automobile, utility vehicle, sport utility vehicle, trailer, flatbed vehicle, van, box truck, commercial vehicle, recreational vehicle, watercraft, aircraft, or another movable or transportable structure. A vehicle may have any suitable make, model, body style, propulsion arrangement, configuration, or method of manufacture and may be powered, unpowered, self-propelled, towed, pushed, carried, or otherwise moved or transported. In certain embodiments, a vehicle may include or be associated with a cargo area, and an apparatus described herein may be installed as an aftermarket product on an existing vehicle or may be incorporated into, supplied with, or installed as original equipment of the vehicle. … more As used herein, the term “Vehicle” refers to a movable or transportable device, structure, assembly, or combination thereof. A vehicle may include, for example, a pickup truck, automobile, utility vehicle, sport utility vehicle, trailer, flatbed vehicle, van, box truck, commercial vehicle, recreational vehicle, watercraft, aircraft, or another movable or transportable structure. A vehicle may have any suitable make, model, body style, propulsion arrangement, configuration, or method of manufacture and may be powered, unpowered, self-propelled, towed, pushed, carried, or otherwise moved or transported. In certain embodiments, a vehicle may include or be associated with a cargo area, and an apparatus described herein may be installed as an aftermarket product on an existing vehicle or may be incorporated into, supplied with, or installed as original equipment of the vehicle.

As used herein, the term “Extended Position” refers to a position or configuration, as distinguished from a corresponding retracted position or another reference position or configuration, in which at least a portion of a component, structure, assembly, and/or combination thereof is projected, advanced, lengthened, unfolded, separated, moved away from, or otherwise positioned farther from or beyond a reference region, supporting structure, component, position, and/or other reference. An extended position need not maximize an external dimension, place the component entirely outside another structure, represent a fully extended position, or correspond to an endpoint of movement. An extended position may represent a partial, intermediate, selected, temporary, and/or full degree of extension and may be reached through translational, rotational, pivoting, unfolding, telescoping, compound, and/or other movement. In certain embodiments, a cargo platform in an extended position may project longitudinally outward from or relative to a cargo area to facilitate loading, unloading, access, handling of cargo, and/or another activity and may be movable between the extended position and a retracted position by a translation assembly. … more As used herein, the term “Extended Position” refers to a position or configuration, as distinguished from a corresponding retracted position or another reference position or configuration, in which at least a portion of a component, structure, assembly, and/or combination thereof is projected, advanced, lengthened, unfolded, separated, moved away from, or otherwise positioned farther from or beyond a reference region, supporting structure, component, position, and/or other reference. An extended position need not maximize an external dimension, place the component entirely outside another structure, represent a fully extended position, or correspond to an endpoint of movement. An extended position may represent a partial, intermediate, selected, temporary, and/or full degree of extension and may be reached through translational, rotational, pivoting, unfolding, telescoping, compound, and/or other movement. In certain embodiments, a cargo platform in an extended position may project longitudinally outward from or relative to a cargo area to facilitate loading, unloading, access, handling of cargo, and/or another activity and may be movable between the extended position and a retracted position by a translation assembly.

As used herein, the term "Cargo Area" refers to a region of a vehicle that may be configured to receive, support, store, or transport cargo. A cargo area may be defined physically, geometrically, or functionally, and need not be enclosed, regularly shaped, or bounded entirely by conventional walls or surfaces. A cargo area may include, for example, a pickup-truck bed, trailer cargo region, utility-vehicle cargo region, flatbed cargo region, van cargo region, box-truck cargo region, or another vehicle cargo-carrying region. A cargo area may be open, partially enclosed, or fully enclosed and may have any suitable shape or configuration. In certain embodiments, a cargo area may include a cargo floor, opposing sides, a front, a rear, one or more walls or boundary regions, or combinations thereof. A cargo area may have a rectangular, square, curved, angled, irregular, or other geometry and may include, omit, or vary conventional sidewalls or boundary structures. A cargo area may define, bound, or partially bound a cargo space, as distinguished from the cargo space itself. … more As used herein, the term "Cargo Area" refers to a region of a vehicle that may be configured to receive, support, store, or transport cargo. A cargo area may be defined physically, geometrically, or functionally, and need not be enclosed, regularly shaped, or bounded entirely by conventional walls or surfaces. A cargo area may include, for example, a pickup-truck bed, trailer cargo region, utility-vehicle cargo region, flatbed cargo region, van cargo region, box-truck cargo region, or another vehicle cargo-carrying region. A cargo area may be open, partially enclosed, or fully enclosed and may have any suitable shape or configuration. In certain embodiments, a cargo area may include a cargo floor, opposing sides, a front, a rear, one or more walls or boundary regions, or combinations thereof. A cargo area may have a rectangular, square, curved, angled, irregular, or other geometry and may include, omit, or vary conventional sidewalls or boundary structures. A cargo area may define, bound, or partially bound a cargo space, as distinguished from the cargo space itself.

As used herein, the term "Cargo Cover" refers to a cover configured to extend over, enclose, shield, or protect at least a portion of a cargo area. A cargo cover may include a unitary structure, one or more cover sections, or one or more cover panels, and may be rigid, semi-rigid, flexible, foldable, retractable, rollable, articulated, segmented, fabric-based, composite, or otherwise configured. In certain embodiments, a cargo cover may include or function as a tonneau cover, elevated cargo cover, intermediate-height cover, topper, shell, retractable cover, or the like. A cargo cover may be manually moved, power-operated, power-assisted, or otherwise moved between an open position and a closed position, and between such positions may pass through or occupy one or more extended, retracted, folded, rolled, raised, lowered, or side-stowed positions. A cargo cover may additionally be configured to support, retain, secure, or facilitate storage of cargo positioned above the cargo cover. … more As used herein, the term "Cargo Cover" refers to a cover configured to extend over, enclose, shield, or protect at least a portion of a cargo area. A cargo cover may include a unitary structure, one or more cover sections, or one or more cover panels, and may be rigid, semi-rigid, flexible, foldable, retractable, rollable, articulated, segmented, fabric-based, composite, or otherwise configured. In certain embodiments, a cargo cover may include or function as a tonneau cover, elevated cargo cover, intermediate-height cover, topper, shell, retractable cover, or the like. A cargo cover may be manually moved, power-operated, power-assisted, or otherwise moved between an open position and a closed position, and between such positions may pass through or occupy one or more extended, retracted, folded, rolled, raised, lowered, or side-stowed positions. A cargo cover may additionally be configured to support, retain, secure, or facilitate storage of cargo positioned above the cargo cover.

As used herein, the term “Cargo Floor” refers to a floor that defines, forms, or extends along at least part of a lower boundary, base, or supporting region of a cargo area or other region configured to receive, store, support, or transport cargo. A cargo floor may be defined physically, geometrically, or functionally and need not be flat, planar, horizontal, level, continuous, solid, unitary, or the absolute lowermost structure of the cargo area. A cargo floor may include one or more panels, decks, liners, bed surfaces, structural surfaces, inserts, or other floor-forming members and may be original equipment, subsequently installed, fixed, movable, removable, raised, lowered, recessed, stepped, contoured, segmented, or otherwise configured. A cargo floor may directly or indirectly support cargo and may include or be interrupted by wheel wells, channels, mounting structures, fasteners, access openings, or other components or structures. In certain embodiments, a cargo floor may underlie a cargo platform, cargo cover, or other component of a cargo apparatus. … more As used herein, the term “Cargo Floor” refers to a floor that defines, forms, or extends along at least part of a lower boundary, base, or supporting region of a cargo area or other region configured to receive, store, support, or transport cargo. A cargo floor may be defined physically, geometrically, or functionally and need not be flat, planar, horizontal, level, continuous, solid, unitary, or the absolute lowermost structure of the cargo area. A cargo floor may include one or more panels, decks, liners, bed surfaces, structural surfaces, inserts, or other floor-forming members and may be original equipment, subsequently installed, fixed, movable, removable, raised, lowered, recessed, stepped, contoured, segmented, or otherwise configured. A cargo floor may directly or indirectly support cargo and may include or be interrupted by wheel wells, channels, mounting structures, fasteners, access openings, or other components or structures. In certain embodiments, a cargo floor may underlie a cargo platform, cargo cover, or other component of a cargo apparatus.

As used herein, the term “Cargo Platform” refers to a platform configured to receive, support, carry, position, retain, organize, transport, or facilitate handling or movement of cargo. A cargo platform may be defined physically, geometrically, or functionally and need not be flat, planar, horizontal, continuous, solid, rigid, unitary, or fixed in position. A cargo platform may include one or more panels, trays, sliders, shelves, decks, racks, frames, grids, baskets, supporting surfaces, or other structures and may be fixed, movable, removable, adjustable, foldable, articulated, extendable, retractable, tiltable, rotatable, or otherwise configured. A cargo platform may be moved manually, through powered or assisted operation, automatically, or through combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, a cargo platform may be positioned within or relative to a vehicle or cargo area and may move translationally, rotationally, vertically, laterally, longitudinally, or through compound movement between a cargo position, raised position, extended position, retracted position, side-stowed position, or another position. … more As used herein, the term “Cargo Platform” refers to a platform configured to receive, support, carry, position, retain, organize, transport, or facilitate handling or movement of cargo. A cargo platform may be defined physically, geometrically, or functionally and need not be flat, planar, horizontal, continuous, solid, rigid, unitary, or fixed in position. A cargo platform may include one or more panels, trays, sliders, shelves, decks, racks, frames, grids, baskets, supporting surfaces, or other structures and may be fixed, movable, removable, adjustable, foldable, articulated, extendable, retractable, tiltable, rotatable, or otherwise configured. A cargo platform may be moved manually, through powered or assisted operation, automatically, or through combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, a cargo platform may be positioned within or relative to a vehicle or cargo area and may move translationally, rotationally, vertically, laterally, longitudinally, or through compound movement between a cargo position, raised position, extended position, retracted position, side-stowed position, or another position.

As used herein, the term “Cargo Position” refers to a position or configuration of a cargo platform or other component in which the component is positioned or configured to receive, support, retain, organize, transport, or facilitate handling of cargo. A cargo position may be defined physically, geometrically, functionally, or relative to another position, component, structure, space, area, orientation, or frame of reference and does not require cargo to be present. A cargo position may include a lowered, deployed, working, loading, unloading, storage, transport, retracted, extended, or other position suitable for interacting with or supporting cargo. In certain embodiments, a cargo platform in a cargo position may extend over, above, or adjacent to at least a portion of a cargo floor and may be movable from the cargo position to a raised position, side-stowed position, or another position. … more As used herein, the term “Cargo Position” refers to a position or configuration of a cargo platform or other component in which the component is positioned or configured to receive, support, retain, organize, transport, or facilitate handling of cargo. A cargo position may be defined physically, geometrically, functionally, or relative to another position, component, structure, space, area, orientation, or frame of reference and does not require cargo to be present. A cargo position may include a lowered, deployed, working, loading, unloading, storage, transport, retracted, extended, or other position suitable for interacting with or supporting cargo. In certain embodiments, a cargo platform in a cargo position may extend over, above, or adjacent to at least a portion of a cargo floor and may be movable from the cargo position to a raised position, side-stowed position, or another position.

As used herein, the term "Cargo Space" refers to a volume, region, capacity, or combination thereof configured or available to receive, accommodate, store, support, transport, or permit passage of cargo, as distinguished from a cargo area that may define or bound such volume. Cargo space may be defined physically, geometrically, or functionally and need not be empty, continuous, enclosed, regularly shaped, or bounded by physical walls or surfaces. Cargo space may include actual, potential, occupied, unoccupied, accessible, selectively accessible, or reconfigurable space and may be increased, reduced, divided, combined, or otherwise altered by repositioning one or more components or structures. In certain embodiments, cargo space may be located within, above, below, adjacent to, or otherwise relative to a cargo area, cargo floor, cargo cover, cargo platform, or vehicle and may include enclosed or unenclosed volume beneath a cargo cover, between cargo platforms, or above an upper region of a cargo area. … more As used herein, the term "Cargo Space" refers to a volume, region, capacity, or combination thereof configured or available to receive, accommodate, store, support, transport, or permit passage of cargo, as distinguished from a cargo area that may define or bound such volume. Cargo space may be defined physically, geometrically, or functionally and need not be empty, continuous, enclosed, regularly shaped, or bounded by physical walls or surfaces. Cargo space may include actual, potential, occupied, unoccupied, accessible, selectively accessible, or reconfigurable space and may be increased, reduced, divided, combined, or otherwise altered by repositioning one or more components or structures. In certain embodiments, cargo space may be located within, above, below, adjacent to, or otherwise relative to a cargo area, cargo floor, cargo cover, cargo platform, or vehicle and may include enclosed or unenclosed volume beneath a cargo cover, between cargo platforms, or above an upper region of a cargo area.

As used herein, the term “Closed Position” refers to a position, state, orientation, or configuration of one or more components, members, devices, structures, assemblies, interfaces, or combinations thereof in which an opening, region, space, passage, volume, or other area may be at least partially covered, enclosed, shielded, blocked, restricted, secured, or otherwise made less accessible relative to another position or configuration. A closed position does not require complete closure, enclosure, obstruction, sealing, or isolation and may include partially closed, intermediate, overlapping, engaged, deployed, or other configurations that perform or contribute to a closing or covering function. A component may occupy a closed position independently of, concurrently with, or differently from one or more other components. In certain embodiments, a closed position may include a position in which a cargo cover, cover section, or cover panel extends over, across, above, or otherwise covers at least a portion of a cargo area. A cargo cover in a closed position may completely or partially cover, shield, protect, secure, or enclose the cargo area, and one or more other cover sections or cover panels may remain open, partially open, repositioned, or otherwise differently configured. … more As used herein, the term “Closed Position” refers to a position, state, orientation, or configuration of one or more components, members, devices, structures, assemblies, interfaces, or combinations thereof in which an opening, region, space, passage, volume, or other area may be at least partially covered, enclosed, shielded, blocked, restricted, secured, or otherwise made less accessible relative to another position or configuration. A closed position does not require complete closure, enclosure, obstruction, sealing, or isolation and may include partially closed, intermediate, overlapping, engaged, deployed, or other configurations that perform or contribute to a closing or covering function. A component may occupy a closed position independently of, concurrently with, or differently from one or more other components. In certain embodiments, a closed position may include a position in which a cargo cover, cover section, or cover panel extends over, across, above, or otherwise covers at least a portion of a cargo area. A cargo cover in a closed position may completely or partially cover, shield, protect, secure, or enclose the cargo area, and one or more other cover sections or cover panels may remain open, partially open, repositioned, or otherwise differently configured.

As used herein, the term “Coupled” refers to a relationship in which two or more components, structures, or assemblies may be connected, joined, associated, supported, engaged, or otherwise linked so that a force, movement, position, function, or structural relationship may be transferred or maintained between them. Coupling may be direct or indirect and may include one or more intervening components. In certain embodiments, coupled components may be fixed relative to one another, movable relative to one another, selectively connected, releasably connected, permanently connected, or otherwise associated. … more As used herein, the term “Coupled” refers to a relationship in which two or more components, structures, or assemblies may be connected, joined, associated, supported, engaged, or otherwise linked so that a force, movement, position, function, or structural relationship may be transferred or maintained between them. Coupling may be direct or indirect and may include one or more intervening components. In certain embodiments, coupled components may be fixed relative to one another, movable relative to one another, selectively connected, releasably connected, permanently connected, or otherwise associated.

As used herein, the term “Cover Panel” refers to a panel that forms or is configured to form at least part of a cover. A cover panel may be physically, geometrically, or functionally distinguishable from another portion of the cover and need not be removable, separable, or divided from another cover panel by a visible boundary. A cover panel may be rigid, semi-rigid, flexible, foldable, rollable, articulated, segmented, retractable, or otherwise configured and may be fixed or movable relative to another cover panel, a cover section, a vehicle, cargo area, support structure, or other reference. In certain embodiments, a cover section may include one or more cover panels, and a cover panel may be joined, hinged, interconnected, adjacent to, overlapping with, spaced from, or otherwise coupled or positioned relative to one or more other cover panels. … more As used herein, the term “Cover Panel” refers to a panel that forms or is configured to form at least part of a cover. A cover panel may be physically, geometrically, or functionally distinguishable from another portion of the cover and need not be removable, separable, or divided from another cover panel by a visible boundary. A cover panel may be rigid, semi-rigid, flexible, foldable, rollable, articulated, segmented, retractable, or otherwise configured and may be fixed or movable relative to another cover panel, a cover section, a vehicle, cargo area, support structure, or other reference. In certain embodiments, a cover section may include one or more cover panels, and a cover panel may be joined, hinged, interconnected, adjacent to, overlapping with, spaced from, or otherwise coupled or positioned relative to one or more other cover panels.

As used herein, the term “Cover Section” refers to a region, portion, component, member, assembly, or group of components that forms or is configured to form at least part of a cover or covering structure. A cover section may be physically, geometrically, or functionally distinguishable from another portion of the cover and need not be removable, separable, or divided from another cover section by a visible boundary. A cover section may include a unitary member or one or more interconnected, adjacent, overlapping, or spatially separated members and may be rigid, semi-rigid, flexible, foldable, rollable, articulated, segmented, retractable, or otherwise configured. In certain embodiments, a cover section may form part of a cargo cover and may include one or more cover panels. A first cover section, a second cover section, or both may be fixed or movable relative to one another or relative to a vehicle, cargo area, support structure, or other reference and may be positioned or moved between an open position, a closed position, or one or more intermediate or other positions. … more As used herein, the term “Cover Section” refers to a region, portion, component, member, assembly, or group of components that forms or is configured to form at least part of a cover or covering structure. A cover section may be physically, geometrically, or functionally distinguishable from another portion of the cover and need not be removable, separable, or divided from another cover section by a visible boundary. A cover section may include a unitary member or one or more interconnected, adjacent, overlapping, or spatially separated members and may be rigid, semi-rigid, flexible, foldable, rollable, articulated, segmented, retractable, or otherwise configured. In certain embodiments, a cover section may form part of a cargo cover and may include one or more cover panels. A first cover section, a second cover section, or both may be fixed or movable relative to one another or relative to a vehicle, cargo area, support structure, or other reference and may be positioned or moved between an open position, a closed position, or one or more intermediate or other positions.

As used herein, the term “Cover Support Structure” refers to one or more components, members, interfaces, supports, assemblies, structures, and/or combinations thereof configured to directly or indirectly support, position, retain, guide, couple, constrain, carry, or facilitate movement of a cover or one or more portions thereof. A cover support structure may include a single component or a plurality of interconnected, cooperating, adjacent, and/or spatially separated components and need not continuously engage the cover, bear the entire weight or load of the cover, or be physically separate from the cover or another supporting structure. A cover support structure may be formed as a separate structure, incorporated into another component or assembly, or defined physically, geometrically, or functionally as a portion of a unitary or integrated structure without a visible or separable boundary. All or part of a cover support structure may also form or function as all or part of a cargo platform support structure, side support structure, elevation structure, translation assembly, mounting structure, vehicle structure, and/or another structure. A cover support structure may include rails, tracks, frames, brackets, arms, links, hinges, pivot connections, guides, rollers, retainers, mounting members, and/or other supporting structures. In certain embodiments, a cover support structure may support one or more cargo cover sections or cover panels relative to a vehicle or cargo area, may support or guide movement thereof between closed, open, raised, side-stowed, and/or other positions, and may support the cover sections or cover panels in a folded and/or other configuration. … more As used herein, the term “Cover Support Structure” refers to one or more components, members, interfaces, supports, assemblies, structures, and/or combinations thereof configured to directly or indirectly support, position, retain, guide, couple, constrain, carry, or facilitate movement of a cover or one or more portions thereof. A cover support structure may include a single component or a plurality of interconnected, cooperating, adjacent, and/or spatially separated components and need not continuously engage the cover, bear the entire weight or load of the cover, or be physically separate from the cover or another supporting structure. A cover support structure may be formed as a separate structure, incorporated into another component or assembly, or defined physically, geometrically, or functionally as a portion of a unitary or integrated structure without a visible or separable boundary. All or part of a cover support structure may also form or function as all or part of a cargo platform support structure, side support structure, elevation structure, translation assembly, mounting structure, vehicle structure, and/or another structure. A cover support structure may include rails, tracks, frames, brackets, arms, links, hinges, pivot connections, guides, rollers, retainers, mounting members, and/or other supporting structures. In certain embodiments, a cover support structure may support one or more cargo cover sections or cover panels relative to a vehicle or cargo area, may support or guide movement thereof between closed, open, raised, side-stowed, and/or other positions, and may support the cover sections or cover panels in a folded and/or other configuration.