TRUCK BED STORAGE SYSTEM

• US 20170015254A1
• Filed: 09/30/2016
• Published: 01/19/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 08/14/2013
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Jeff A. Wilson
• Original Assignee: Jeff A. Wilson
• Inventors: Wilson, Jeff A.
• Granted Patent: US 9,802,548 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: B60J 7/141 for covering load areas, e.g. for pick-up trucks
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 5/045 collapsible or transformable
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 9/065 Enclosure-type carriers, e.g. trunks
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 9/10 for cycles

Abstract

A truck bed storage system is disclosed which may be readily assembled and unassembled in a bed of a truck. An example of the truck bed storage system includes a frame having an opening formed therethrough. At least one lock mechanism connects the frame to a sidewall of a truck bed. A bedrail stop connected to the frame is configured to fit over a front portion of the truck bed and stop the frame from sliding away from the front portion of the truck bed. A first panel hinged to the frame forms a lid of a storage area formed in the truck bed. A second panel hinged to the frame forms a back side of the storage area formed in the truck bed.

Claims

1. A truck bed storage system, comprising:

a frame having an opening formed therethrough;

at least one lock mechanism to connect the frame to a sidewall of a truck bed;

a bedrail stop connected to the frame, the bedrail stop configured to fit over a front portion of the truck bed and stop the frame from sliding away from the front portion of the truck bed;

a first panel hinged to the frame, the first panel forming a lid of a storage area formed in the truck bed; and

a second panel hinged to the frame, the second panel forming a back side of the storage area formed in the truck bed.

2. The truck bed storage system of claim 1, wherein the first panel lifts away from the frame to open the storage area formed in the truck bed.

4. The truck bed storage system of claim 1;

wherein the at least one lock mechanism stops the frame from lifting up from the sidewall of the truck bed without modifying the sidewall of the truck bed.

5. The truck bed storage system of claim 4, wherein the at least one lock mechanism is at least one slide lock configured to slide under the sidewall of the truck bed and stop the frame from lifting up from the sidewall of the truck bed.

6. The truck bed storage system of claim 1, further comprising an end-plate fastener.

7. The truck bed storage system of claim 6, wherein the end-plate fastener is connected on a first end to a lower portion of the second panel, and the end-plate fastener is connected on a second end to the frame.

8. The truck bed storage system of claim 1, further comprising a third panel and a fourth panel.

9. The truck bed storage system of claim 8, wherein the third panel is a first wing forming a first sidewall of the storage area formed in the truck bed.

10. The truck bed storage system of claim 9, wherein the fourth panel is a second wing forming a second sidewall of the storage area formed in the truck bed.

11. The truck bed storage system of claim 10, wherein the first wing is hinged to a first side of the second panel, and the second wing is hinged to a second side of the second panel.

12. The truck bed storage system of claim 1, further comprising an extension panel.

13. The truck bed storage system of claim 12, wherein the extension panel is hinged to the frame.

14. The truck bed storage system of claim 12, further comprising at least one lock mechanism to secure the extension panel to the sidewall of the truck bed.

15. The truck bed storage system of claim 1, further comprising an upper transport deck.

16. The truck bed storage system of claim 15, wherein the upper transport deck has a gated fence.

17. The truck bed storage system of claim 15, wherein the upper transport deck is configured to carry a bicycle.

18. The truck bed storage system of claim 15, wherein the upper transport deck is configured to carry a pet carrier.

3. The truck bed storage system of claim wherein the second panel folds under the frame to open the storage area formed in the truck bed.

19. A truck bed storage system;

comprising;

a frame having an opening formed therethrough;

a first panel hinged to the frame, the first panel forming a lid of a storage area formed in the truck bed;

wherein the first panel lifts away from the frame to open the storage area formed in the truck bed; and

a second panel hinged to the frame, the second panel forming a back side of the storage area formed in the truck bed, wherein the second panel folds under the frame to open the storage area formed in the truck bed.

20. A truck bed storage system, comprising:

a frame having an opening formed therethrough;

at least one lock mechanism to connect the frame to a sidewall of a truck bed, wherein the at least one lock mechanism stops the frame from lifting up from the sidewall of the truck bed without modifying the sidewall of the truck bed;

a first panel hinged to the frame, the first panel forming a lid of a storage area formed in the truck bed;

a second panel hinged to the frame, the second panel forming a back side of the storage area formed in the truck bed; and

an end-plate fastener connected on a first end to a lower portion of the second panel; and

the end-plate fastener connected on a second end to the frame.