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A connector assembly effective to selectively form a tonneau cover frame. In one embodiment of the invention, the connector assembly comprises a plurality of corner members 12 having a base 14 from which two substantially similar plugs 16, 18 project, and from which two substantially similar clips 2

A connector assembly effective to selectively form a tonneau cover frame. In one embodiment of the invention, the connector assembly comprises a plurality of corner members 12 having a base 14 from which two substantially similar plugs 16, 18 project, and from which two substantially similar clips 20, 22 project. The assembly further includes a plurality of generally hollow rails 36, each having substantially identical ends which include a plurality of openings 40, 42 which allow one plug 16, 18 to be removably secured into one of the rails 36 by means of one of the clips 20, 22.

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[ I claim:] [1.] A connector assembly, comprising:a generally hollow rail having first and second openings;a corner member having a plug and a flexible clip, said plug being being shaped to permit insertion of said plug into said generally hollow rail, said insertion being effective to cause said cl

[ I claim:] [1.] A connector assembly, comprising:a generally hollow rail having first and second openings;a corner member having a plug and a flexible clip, said plug being being shaped to permit insertion of said plug into said generally hollow rail, said insertion being effective to cause said clip to flex and to automatically engage said plug through said second opening thereby securing said corner member to said rail.