B62D33/0207

ADJUSTABLE VEHICLE RACK
20230136740 · 2023-05-04 ·

A vehicle rack comprising: (a) a lateral member; (b) a crossmember extending transversely relative to the lateral member; and (c) a leg, wherein the lateral member, the crossmember, or both are secured to the leg; wherein the crossmember is movable along a longitudinal axis of the lateral member and the crossmember is adapted to mount to the lateral member.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A TRUCK BED DIVIDER
20230136294 · 2023-05-04 ·

A divider body for a vehicle can include first and second body members. A first protruded area can be formed in an internal surface of the first body member and mating area can be formed in an internal surface of the second body member. The mating area can be opposite the first protruded area in a transverse direction. An attachment element can be transversely aligned with the first protruded area. The attachment element can be configured to secure an external accessory relative to the divider body. The first and second body members can form an internal volume therebetween and the first protruded area and the mating area can be in contact so that the internal volume surrounds an engagement of the first protruded area and the mating area.

MODULAR TRUCK BED RACK SYSTEM AND PORTIONS THEREOF
20220402561 · 2022-12-22 ·

A rack system that is configured to allow the omission of cross bars. The cross bars can be easily removable and replaceable or can be adjustable along a length of the rack system. In some configurations, the rack system includes at least one side support arrangement comprising a first vertical support and a second vertical support. Two or more side support arrangements can be provided on each side of the truck bed. Pairs of support arrangements on one side of the truck bed can be connected by one or more longitudinal supports. Accessories, such as tool boxes or gas cans, can be connected to the one or more longitudinal supports.

Storage systems and methods

A storage system is disclosed where goods can be stored in containers and the containers are stored in stacks. Above the stacks runs a grid network of rails (e.g., tracks) on which load handling devices can run. To take containers from the stacks and deposit then at alternative locations in the stacks or deposit then at stations where goods may be picked. The framework may be provided with one or more of the following exemplary services: power, power control, heating, lighting, cooling, sensors, and data logging devices. The provision of these services within the framework rather than across the system as a whole, can allow for flexibility in storage whilst reducing cost and inefficiency.

WORK VEHICLE

A work vehicle includes: a carrier box including: a floor panel; a pair of left and right side panels; and a rear gate supported by the floor panel in such a manner as to be capable of being opened and closed, the side panels being provided with an engagement section to which a height extension is detachably attachable, the rear gate including: a first panel connected with the floor panel in such a manner as to be movable rotationally; and a second panel connected with the first panel in such a manner as to be movable rotationally, wherein attaching the height extension to the engagement section and positioning the second panel over the first panel provides an additional height for both of the side panels and the rear gate.

Collapsible Rack for a Truck Bed
20230365198 · 2023-11-16 ·

Disclosed is a collapsible rack assembly for pickup trucks to aid in the storage and transportation of material that is greater than the length of the pickup truck's rear cargo area bed. A base frame, being primarily hollow, tubular, and rectangular in shape, is mounted to the pickup truck's rear cargo area bed. Legs are hingedly attached at each inside corner of the base frame to support a crossbeam assembly to which ladders and other long loads may be attached thereto. The entire rack assembly may be collapsed into a single layer to minimize the amount of space the rack assembly occupies in the pickup truck's rear cargo area bed.

Rear cargo bed structure of multipurpose vehicle
11713085 · 2023-08-01 · ·

A rear cargo bed structure of a multipurpose vehicle is provided. The multipurpose vehicle includes a vehicle frame unit, a steering device connected to the vehicle frame unit and operable to control a moving direction of the multipurpose vehicle, a front wheel assembly mounted to a front end of the vehicle frame unit, a seat portion mounted on the vehicle frame unit to receive a driver and a passenger to sit thereon, a rear wheel assembly mounted to a rear end of the vehicle frame unit, and a vehicle cover unit set on and covering a periphery of the vehicle frame unit. A rear cargo bed in the form of a flat surface is arranged on a rear frame portion of the vehicle frame unit. As such, the performance of the multipurpose vehicle for carrying cargo is improved.

TRUCK-MOUNTED DUAL-PURPOSE STORAGE ASSEMBLY
20230382311 · 2023-11-30 ·

A pickup truck includes a cab having a rear window and a bed including a bed floor and a first and second side rail. A dual-purpose storage assembly includes a frame assembly that extends across a width of the bed and is mounted to the tops of the first and second side rails. The storage assembly further includes a first and second storage cabinet each extending across a respective portion of the rear window and comprising a respective frame coupled to the main frame, a respective storage volume, and a respective moveable member moveable between a closed and opened position to cover and uncover the corresponding storage volume. The assembly further includes a cross-member section that extends across a respective portion of the rear window and comprises one or more cross-members, each cross-member extending along a dimension of the cross-member section and extending across a respective portion of the window.

Pivotable sill for a vehicle

A vehicle assembly includes, among other things, a cab back panel assembly pivotably coupled to a cab of a vehicle, and a sill assembly that includes a portion of a securing system. The sill assembly is pivotably coupled to the vehicle. The sill assembly is pivotable back and forth between a latching position where the cab back panel assembly can engage the portion of the sill assembly and a stowed position.

Truck-mountable cargo rack

A truck rack, including rack components and rack accessories, to support cargo over a bed of a truck, and methods of constructing, assembling, mounting, adjusting, and using the truck rack. An illustrative truck rack comprises a tower and a base. The tower may have a foot and an upper end portion. The upper end portion may be configured to support a crossbar. The base may be configured to mount the tower on an upper wall region of a truck bed. The base may include a deck on which to support the foot and at least one securing device to secure the foot on the deck. In some examples, the at least one securing device may include a clamp configured to engage opposite edge regions of the foot. In some examples, the clamp may be configured to urge the opposite edge regions downward toward the deck.