Configurable Cargo Rack System Integrated into the Bed of a Pick-Up Truck

• US 20190135353A1
• Filed: 11/08/2017
• Published: 05/09/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 11/08/2017
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Krystian Hinz
• Original Assignee: Krystian Hinz
• Inventors: Hinz, Krystian
• Granted Patent: US 10,442,474 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 9/00 Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like
• CPC Class Codes: B62D 33/0207 Connections of movable or detachable racks or stanchions to platforms
• CPC Class Codes: B62D 33/0273 Movable tailboards for vehicles comprising non-movable sideboards, e.g. pick-up trucks B62D33/037 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B62D 33/077 characterised by the connection of the superstructure to the vehicle frame B62D33/06 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B62D 33/08 comprising adjustable means B62D33/10 takes precedence

Abstract

A truck bed assembly that is configured with a collapsible cargo rack. Two rails are provided, which include a first rail and a second rail. A first set of extendable supports a first rail above a first sidewall. A second set of extendable supports a second rail above a second sidewall. A first crossbeam is connected to the first rail at a first pivot connection. The first crossbeam can be selectively rotated about the first pivot connection from a first position that is parallel to the first rail, to a second position that is perpendicular to the first rail. Also, a second crossbeam is connected to the first rail at a second pivot connection. The second crossbeam can be selectively rotated about the second pivot connection from a first position that is parallel to the second rail to a second position that is perpendicular to the second rail.

Claims

1. A truck bed assembly, comprising:

a first sidewall having a first top ledge;

a second sidewall set a first distance apart from said first sidewall, wherein said second sidewall has a second top ledge;

a first rail;

a second rail;

a first set of extendable supports coupled to said first sidewall, wherein said first set of extendable supports retain said first rail above said first top ledge;

a second set of extendable supports coupled to said second sidewall, wherein said second set of extendable supports retain said second rail above said second top ledge;

a first crossbeam connected to said first rail at a first pivot connection, wherein said first crossbeam can be selectively rotated about said first pivot connection from a first position that is parallel to said first rail to a second position that is perpendicular to said first rail.

2. The assembly according to claim 1, further including a first locking mechanism on said first rail that engages said first crossbeam and locks said first crossbeam into said first position.

3. The assembly according to claim 2, further including a second locking mechanism on said second rail that engages said first crossbeam and locks said first crossbeam into said second position, wherein said first crossbeam spans said first distance between said first sidewall and said second sidewall.

4. The assembly according to claim 3, wherein said first crossbeam has an adjustable length.

5. The assembly according to claim 3, further including a second crossbeam connected to said second rail at a second pivot connection, wherein said second crossbeam can be selectively rotated about said second pivot connection from a first orientation that is parallel to said second rail to a second orientation that is perpendicular to said second rail.

6. The assembly according to claim 5, wherein said second locking mechanism on said second rail engages said second crossbeam and locks said second crossbeam into said first orientation.

7. The assembly according to claim 5, wherein said first locking mechanism on said first rail engages said second crossbeam and locks said second crossbeam into said second orientation, wherein said second crossbeam spans said first distance between said first sidewall and said second sidewall.

8. The assembly according to claim 5, wherein said second crossbeam has an adjustable length.

9. A truck bed assembly, comprising:

a first sidewall having a first top ledge;

a second sidewall set a first distance apart from said first sidewall, wherein said second sidewall has a second top ledge;

a first rail subassembly coupled to said first sidewall that include a first rail and a first set of adjustable support elements that selectively support said first rail at different elevations above said first top ledge;

a second rail subassembly coupled to said second sidewall that includes a second rail and a second set of adjustable support elements that selectively support said second rail at different elevations above said second top ledge; and

a first crossbeam selectively positionable between a first position that is parallel to said first rail and a second position, wherein said first crossbeam extends between said first rail and said second rail.

10. The assembly according to claim 9, further including a first lock to lock said first crossbeam in said first position.

11. The assembly according to claim 10, further including a second lock to lock said crossbeam in said second position.

12. The assembly according to claim 9, further including a second crossbeam that is coupled to said second rail, wherein said second crossbeam is selectively positionable between a first orientation that is parallel to said second rail and a second orientation, wherein said second crossbeam extends between said first rail and said second rail.

13. The assembly according to claim 12, wherein said second crossbeam is adjustable in length.

14. A truck bed sidewall assembly, comprising:

an outside body panel;

an inside bed panel, wherein an internal space exists between said outside body panel and said inside bed panel;

a top ledge extending from said outside body panel to said inside bed panel;

a rail that extends over at least part of said top ledge;

support elements for selectively elevating said rail above said top ledge;

a crossbeam pivotably connected to said rail, wherein said crossbeam is selectively adjustable between a first position, where said crossbeam is parallel to said rail, and a second position, where said crossbeam is perpendicular to said rail.

15. The assembly according to claim 14, wherein said rail is adjustable in length.

16. The assembly according to claim 14, further including a lock on said rail that selectively locks said crossbeam in said first opposition.

17. The assembly according to claim 14, wherein said support elements have bases set within said internal space between said outside body panel and said inside bed panel.