HEADACHE RACK FOR PICKUP TRUCKS
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1. A headache rack for a pickup truck comprising:
- a rack frame including an upper frame section;
a lower frame section including at least two bar members extending horizontally across the frame section and a pair of upstanding members positioned inwardly from the ends of the bar members; and
a pair of tubular members attached to the upstanding members of the lower frame section, the upper frame section mating with the tubular members in a telescoping manner in order to adjust the height of the rack to accommodate pickup trucks of different heights; and
a rack mounting provided on the frame for mounting the frame to a pickup truck.
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Abstract
The headache rack for pickup trucks that supports and secures loads being transported while protecting the rear window from damage and the passengers seated in the cab from harm. The headache rack is adjustable in height in order to accommodate pickup trucks having varying cab heights. Further, the headache rack is provided with internal wiring pathways to safely run wiring from any lights mounted on the uppermost surface of the rack to the pickup truck'"'"'s electrical system.
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19 Claims
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1. A headache rack for a pickup truck comprising:
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a rack frame including an upper frame section;
a lower frame section including at least two bar members extending horizontally across the frame section and a pair of upstanding members positioned inwardly from the ends of the bar members; and
a pair of tubular members attached to the upstanding members of the lower frame section, the upper frame section mating with the tubular members in a telescoping manner in order to adjust the height of the rack to accommodate pickup trucks of different heights; and
a rack mounting provided on the frame for mounting the frame to a pickup truck. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7)
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8. A headache rack for a pickup truck comprising:
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a rack frame including a lower frame section, a pair of tubular members mounted to the lower frame section, and an upper frame section mating with the tubular members, the lower frame section includes a lower tubular member extending horizontally across the section and a pair of upstanding members positioned inwardly from the ends of the lower tubular member, the frame including internal wiring pathways for running wiring from any electrical devices mounted on the rack to a power source in order to protect the wiring from the elements, the wiring pathways provided through the upper frame section, the tubular members, and the upstanding members and the lower tubular member of the lower frame section; and
a rack mounting provided on the frame for mounting the frame to a pickup truck. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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12. (canceled)
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19. A headache rack for a pickup truck comprising:
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a rack frame including an upper frame section and a lower frame section, the lower frame section including at least two bar members extending horizontally across the frame section and a pair of upstanding members positioned inwardly from the ends of the bar members, a pair of tubular members attached to the upstanding members of the lower frame section, the upper frame section mating with the tubular members in a telescoping manner in order to adjust the height of the rack to accommodate pickup trucks of different heights;
internal wiring pathways for running wiring from any electrical devices mounted on the rack to a power source in order to protect the wiring from the elements, the wiring pathways provided through the upper frame section, the tubular members, and the lower frame section; and
a rack mounting provided on the frame for mounting the frame to a pickup truck.
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