B62D33/0207

Handy haul box
11760425 · 2023-09-19 · ·

A large haul box for use in a pickup or trailer is disclosed. The large haul box includes a pair of long side wall having a top side, a bottom side, an open end and a back end, a back wall coupled between the back ends of the pair of long side walls, a bottom surface coupled to the back wall along a short end and coupled to the pair of long side walls on their bottom sides, a bottom sheathing coupled to the bottom surface, a long side sheathing coupled to each of the pair of long side walls, a back sheathing coupled to the back wall, and a removable box end having a top side, a bottom side, and a pair of short sides between the top and bottom sides for coupling to the open ends of the pair of long side walls along the pair of short sides and oriented to have the bottom side of the removable box end couple to the open end of the bottom surface.

Structure and method for securing and transporting equipment racks

A clamping device secures an equipment rack during shipping. The clamping device includes a gripping portion having first and second surfaces positionable along opposing sides of a respective one of a front and rear lateral logistic bar. The clamping device also includes a clamp mechanism attached to the gripping portion for movement between a disengaged position and an engaged position to selectively engage the first and second surfaces to the opposing sides of the respective one of the front and rear lateral logistic bars positioned adjacent to an equipment rack within a carrier shipping enclosure. A mounting feature is attached to the gripping portion to hold one end of a longitudinal logistic bar positioned along a lateral side of the equipment rack.

Vehicle accessory port and plug
11230326 · 2022-01-25 · ·

A vehicle may include an integrated connector system. The vehicle includes a body having an outer surface and a plurality of attachment ports arranged on the outer surface. The attachments ports include a recess that extends below the surrounding outer surface. Each attachment port is configured to receive and engage with an attachment plug of an accessory. In some embodiments, there are different types of attachment ports, configured to engage with respective types of attachment plugs. Various accessories may be engaged with the attachment ports, allowing a range of items and equipment to be secured to the vehicle.

LATCH ASSEMBLIES AND RAIL ATTACHMENT FOR A PICKUP TRUCK TONNEAU COVER

A tonneau system for use with a bed of a pickup truck. The tonneau system includes a tonneau cover and latch assemblies to retain the tonneau cover to the bed of the truck. The cover is moveable between an unfolded positon where the cover encloses the bed and a folded position where the bed is uncovered. The latch assemblies can include latch bases that define discreet mounting positons for a latch handle assembly that employ retention members to retain the latch handle assembly in a particular mounting positon. Another latch assembly includes a latch base having an endless belt to positon the latch handle assembly. A rail attachment is also provided to mount to the bed and provide an anchor point for keep in to tonneau cover engage over the bed.

TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND TRANSPORTABLE STORAGE CONTAINER FOR A VEHICLE BED
20220009562 · 2022-01-13 ·

The present disclosure is directed to a cargo moving system for moving storage units from the front of a truck bed to the rear and back again. The disclosed product is made of two components, a rail system, and a customizable storage unit. In a pickup truck embodiment, the rail system sits on top of vertical rails disposed on or in a pickup truck bed that can run from the cab to the tailgate. A storage unit sits on the rails or tracks and is moved by a motorized or manual transport system.

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.

Stake pocket chain tie-down
11167683 · 2021-11-09 ·

A stake pocket chain tie-down for a trailer or truck bed which is insertable into a stake pocket through an uppermost opening of the stake pocket. The stake pocket tie-down provides for connection of a load restraining chain to the trailer or truck bed. The stake pocket tie-down comprises an insert that is made of metal and dimensioned to fit securely within the interior of the stake pocket, and the insert has four sides and is closed by an end plate on at least one end. The end plate has a hole therethrough for passage of a chain. The insert has a pin and a hook or tab structure therein for the attachment of the end of the chain.

Modular deck system for use with movable platforms

Disclosed herein is a modular deck system that utilizes a combination of a movable platform having a plurality of vertical posts with engagement members. Decks, filled with freight, can be placed onto the vertical posts at various heights at different sections of the movable platform using a conveyance vehicle. Further, the height of the vertical posts can be extended using an extension post for securing tall cargo. The decks can also be locked to the vertical posts to prevent dislodgement of the deck during transport of the movable platform.

Robotic parking device and handling method

An exemplary robotic parking device of the present disclosure includes a number of stacks of containers. The stacks being positioned within a frame structure including uprights and a horizontal grid disposed above the stacks. The grid having substantially perpendicular rails on which load handling devices can run. Cars or vehicles are positioned in containers and are moved into and out of the stacks by the robotic handling devices running on the grid. The cars are put into the grid at entry points that may be positioned at points under the stacks.

HIDEAWAY HEADACHE RACK
20230331314 · 2023-10-19 ·

A rack comprising: (a) a mounting bracket adapted to mount the rack to a cargo box of a vehicle; and (b) a rotary member in communication with the mounting bracket, wherein the rotary member rotates relative to the mounting bracket to move the rack between an extended position where the rack extends beyond a top edge of the cargo box and a stowed position where the rack in positioned within the cargo box below the top edge.