Package and article carriers – Vehicle attached – Carrier attached to special purpose vehicle
Patent
1998-03-14
1999-11-30
Shoap, Allan N.
Package and article carriers
Vehicle attached
Carrier attached to special purpose vehicle
224542, 224544, 296 376, 220 8, B60R 900
Patent
active
059927194
ABSTRACT:
The left and right side panels of a portable storage enclosure are intersected by window openings through which left and right side support members can be extended laterally into engagement with the load deck sidewalls of a pickup truck. The storage enclosure is installed in an operative position wherein the access opening of the storage enclosure is presented substantially flush with the tailgate access opening so that the storage compartment is conveniently accessible when the tailgate is open and is secured against unauthorized access when the tailgate is closed. Vertical movement of the storage enclosure relative to the load deck is blocked by engagement of the side support members against side pocket portions formed in the deck sidewalls. Forward movement of the storage enclosure is limited by engagement of a stop flange against end portions of the deck sidewalls. Rearward movement of the storage enclosure is blocked by the tailgate when it is in the closed position. The storage enclosure can be quickly removed from the load deck without tools simply by opening the tailgate and retracting the side support members into the storage compartment to permit the storage enclosure to separate from the deck sidewalls.
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Griggs Dennis
Schlachter Bradley S.
Shoap Allan N.
Vidovich Gregory M.
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