The present invention provides a control module (10) for controlling powered operation of a platform (2) for a vehicle compartment (101) that is movable between a first position in which the platform engages a moveable structure (102) of the vehicle (100) and a second position; wherein the control module (10) is configured to control movement of the platform (2) from the second position to the first position by first controlling a powered actuation means (5) to move the platform (2) from the second position through the first position and into a third position, and then controlling the powered actuation means (5) to move the platform (2) from the third position into contact with the moveable structure (102) to thereby bring the platform (2) into the first position.

A utility trailer with a movable bed floor includes a trailer frame supported by a plurality of wheel assemblies. A bed panel is coupled with the trailer frame and defines an upper support surface. A live-bed flexible member spans the length and width of the upper support surface. A load chain is coupled between forward and rearward ends of the live-bed flexible member and span the length of the bed panel below the bed panel. A drive system is supported by the trailer frame. The drive system has a sprocket engaged with the load chain and is operable to drive the live-bed flexible member in forward and rearward directions over the upper support surface for loading and unloading items from the utility trailer.

A vehicle cargo management system includes a screw drive and lock system that allows the user to extend or retract a loaded tray with ease on un-level ground without the use of a power source (i.e., hydraulic or electrical assistance). The lock prawl system allows for locking positions at very short intervals which are helpful when a vehicle is backed up close to objects or buildings. The screw drive lock prawl system is actuated by a locking handle. Therefore, if the locking handle is locked in place, the tray cannot be extended from the bed, and the tray itself or any toolboxes or items bolted to the tray cannot be stolen from the vehicle (i.e., the bolts holding the frame of the cargo system to the vehicle cannot be accessed for removal).

A hand hold apparatus for manually grasping by a user for support in a truck bed wherein the truck bed has a protrusion, the hand hold apparatus including a first surrounding sidewall including a first outer surface and a first inner surface, further the first surrounding sidewall having a first proximal end portion and a first distal end portion. Further included in the hand hold apparatus is a second surrounding sidewall including an second outer surface and a second inner surface, further the second surrounding sidewall having a second proximal end portion and a second distal end portion, the first outer surface has a slidable engagement with the second inner surface with a portion of the first surrounding sidewall first outer surface of the first distal end portion telescopically projecting in a cantilever manner a distance beyond the second proximal end portion to form a hand hold.

A sliding platform loading device intended to equip the rear area of a vehicle that has protruding wheel passages includes: a fixed chassis, intended to be anchored onto the rear loading area of the vehicle; the sliding platform; and a guiding system between the sliding platform and the fixed chassis. The sliding platform is able to pass from a retracted position on the fixed chassis, to an unfolded position on the cantilever of the fixed chassis. The device includes auxiliary platforms, fixed, held by the fixed chassis, on the same level as the flat area of the sliding platform, the auxiliary platforms defining two lateral indentations, intended to be of an additional form to the wheel passages, and in that in the retracted position from the sliding platform, the auxiliary platforms laterally extend the flat area of the sliding platform.

The invention involves a cargo carrier for vehicles that facilitates loading and unloading of items onto an enclosure; the cargo carrier may be automated and self-loading via actuators and a motorized mechanism that may be remotely controlled. The actuators may be configured to tilt the enclosure and one or more motors may be configured to deploy a deployable tray housed within the enclosure, which minimizes user loading or unloading labor. Typically, on a front end of the enclosure, one or more actuators may couple the enclosure to a front portion of a vehicle support structure. On a rear end of the enclosure, one or more rear fittings may be configured to tiltably couple the enclosure to a rear portion of the vehicle support structure. The deployable tray may include a conveyor mechanism to further facilitate loading or unloading.

A low profile load bar assembly for a bedslide assembly is provided. The bedslide includes a deck, at least one longitudinally extending track, at least one low profile load bar assembly, and a load bar track. The at least one low profile load bar assembly is movably positionable on the at least one longitudinally extending track. The at least one low profile load bar assembly includes at least one low profile sliding standoff movably coupled to the at least one longitudinally extending track. The at least one low profile sliding standoff includes a load bar support that extends from the connector flange adjacent the deck. The load bar support is located adjacent to the at least one longitudinally extending track. The load bar support includes a load bar opening sized and configured to receive the load bar track, and the load bar track is located adjacent to the deck.

The present invention consists of a modified trailer for the transportation, quick loading and unloading of granulated materials, which includes an ensemble of differently sized walls that, when put together, resemble a trapezoidal prism in shape. This trailer is fitted with a hatch located on its upper wall that's used for the loading of materials, as well as a discharge hatch that's designed for a quick and loss-free unloading of said material that avoids the generation of dust which is located in its lower wall. Additionally, it is also fitted with a wheel axle and a couple of support legs with a similar configuration to conventional load trailers.

A lift system comprising a chassis having a frame. The frame including a first extension member and a second extension member opposite thereof. Each of the first extension member and the second extension member being extendable and coupled to the frame. A first scissor support is coupled to the first extension member. A second scissor support is coupled to the second extension member. The first and second scissor supports are configured rigid and extendable from each of the first and second extension members. A platform is coupled to each of the first and second scissor support. The platform is configured to rigidly support an object coupled thereto. A first actuator is coupled to the frame. The first actuator is configured to extend and retract the first and second extension members. A second actuator is coupled to the scissor lift and configured to move the platform.

A device for a slidable assembly may include a support channel, defined by first, second, and third support sides and including a primary support bearing and a tertiary support bearing, and a slide channel, defined by first, second, and third slide sides and including a primary slide bearing and a tertiary slide bearing. In an assembled state, the slide channel may fit around the support channel such that the primary support bearing contacts the first slide side and the primary slide bearing contacts the first support side such that the first slide channel is configured to slide longitudinally with respect to the first support channel, and the tertiary support bearing contacts the first slide channel and the tertiary slide bearing contacts the first support channel to restrict lateral transition of the first slide channel with respect to the first support channel.