A storage container securing system, in one embodiment, may include a base for receiving at least a portion of a storage container, such as a cooler, and a shelf adjustably positioned within the base to adjust the location of the storage container. In another embodiment, a storage container securing system is described having slidable inserts configured to matingly engage a slot in a storage container. In another embodiment, a storage container securing system is described having a receiving slot configured to receive a protrusion of a storage container.

A mounting mechanism for mounting a moveable bearing part relative to a counter-bearing part, including the moveable bearing part with a plurality of bearing elements, the counter-bearing part with counter-bearing elements which are locally moveable relative to the remaining counter-bearing part from a starting position into a deformation position and vice versa, wherein the bearing elements a contact surface each lie on a counter-contact surface of the counter-bearing elements each for the force transmission from the bearing elements to the counter-bearing elements so that the bearing elements are in mechanical operative connection with the counter-bearing elements because of the contact between bearing elements and the counter-bearing elements and a movement of the bearing part with the bearing elements causes a local relative movement of those counter-bearing elements from the starting position into the deformation position, which counter-bearing elements are in mechanical operative connection with the bearing elements and the local relative movement of the counter-bearing elements from the starting position into the deformation position causes an elastic deformation of elastic components and following the termination of the mechanical operative connection an elastic recovery of the elastic component causes a return movement of these counter-bearing elements from the deformation position into the starting position.

A cargo bed extension assembly includes a tailgate structured to be movable between a raised configuration and a lowered configuration. The tailgate includes a cavity formed therein. An extension mechanism is positioned within in the cavity. The extension mechanism includes an extension member coupled to the tailgate so as to be movable between a stowed configuration and an extended configuration, and so as to enable rotation of the extension member from the extended configuration to a raised configuration. The mechanism also includes a cover portion coupled to the extension member so as to be movable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration in which the cover portion covers at least a portion of the bed.

The present disclosure provides generally for a system, method, device for more effectively storing and accessing contents in a truck bed. According to the present disclosure, a storage apparatus may comprise a lid and a container. Sub-containers may be integrated into the container, which may allow for customization and organization within the container. The system may comprise a locking mechanism, allowing for convenient access to the container, such as based on relative location of the locking mechanism, through remote control, or both. A storage apparatus may be configurable based on user needs and preferences. Remote control may allow for automated configuration of the storage apparatus. The method may comprise securing the storage apparatus to the vehicle. A sub-container may comprise partitioning, temperature control, securing mechanisms, or combinations, as non-limiting examples. Where the system comprises securing locations, container side panels may allow for expansion of original dimensions to accommodate for a range of products.

Provided is a storage system for a pickup truck cargo bed. The storage system includes a frame assembly dimensioned to be nested within and fixedly attached to the cargo bed between opposing side wall sections thereof, the frame assembly further being dimensioned to extend the length of the cargo bed. The storage system additionally includes a first drawer configured to be deployable from the frame assembly, and a second drawer configured to be deployable from the frame assembly, the first and second drawers being separately deployable. The frame assembly further includes a load supporting top wall to permit for the transport of goods in the area above the storage system.

A cargo organizer is constructed from one or more bi-stable strips with at least one shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator per bi-stable strip. The cargo organizer can reside in the bi-stable strips elongated (flat) stable state and require little or no volume of the cargo compartment that it resides. Upon actuating a SMA actuator, the rapid conversion to the curved stable state can occur with the formation of a barrier to partition the cargo compartment into at least to portions. The transformation into the flat stable state removes the partition where the transformation can be via a second SMA actuator or manually. The cargo organizer can be incorporated into the cargo compartment in a manner that it translates from one site and orientation to one or more other sites or orientations by activation an actuator that can be an additional SMA actuator.

A rapid access vehicular gun case assembly capable of mounting and operating in any orientation is disclosed. An exemplary assembly can comprise a base plate mounted to the trunk lid of a vehicle, an outer shell, a door assembly, a locking mechanism, and a removable transportation bag. The assembly is configured to mount in unused spaces within vehicles and securely store a variety of weapons while also facilitating rapid access to authorized persons. The gun case can comprise a removable transportation bag allowing for the transfer of weapons between the assembly and other locations in a covert manner that does not require directly handling or exposing the weapon to public view. Upon activation of manual lock, momentary switch, or RFID module the gun case assembly will unlatch and the door will automatically deploy to expose the contents for rapid access. In other embodiments, the assembly may hold various other articles.

A collapsible trunk for use with a vehicle having a wheel well. The trunk comprises a base wall and a side wall pivotally connected thereto. The side wall extends from the base wall and terminates at an upper edge. The side wall and base wall collectively define a storage cavity. The base wall and the side wall each have an expandable portion conformable to the wheel well in response to placement of the base wall and the side wall over the wheel well. The trunk is selectively transitional between a collapsed configuration and a deployed configuration. In the collapsed configuration, the base panels overlap each other, and in the deployed configuration, the plurality of base panels are co-planar to each other. The upper edge of the side wall moves away from the base wall as the trunk transitions from the collapsed configuration toward the deployed configuration.

A canopy system may comprise a frame mountable to the vehicle so as to extend over the tray of the vehicle; a cover, the cover may be configured to extend over the frame. The frame may have supports configured to attach to the vehicle. The cover may be attachable to at least one of the supports of the frame and may have a roof portion, a front portion, opposing side portions and a rear portion. At least one of the opposing side portions and the rear portion may be partially detachable from the cover to provide access to the tray of the vehicle. The supports may have bracket members attached to ends thereof and the bracket members may be configured to be supported on top of side walls of the vehicle. The bracket members may be attached to an inner surface of the side walls of the vehicle.

A detachable tonneau cover panel assembly for a vehicle tonneau cover includes a panel portion structured to be detachably connectible to a panel of a tonneau cover, and at least one mounting bracket attached to an interior side of the panel portion and structured to enable mounting of an object thereon. An optional shield may be attached to the panel portion to enclose and protect object(s) mounted on the mounting bracket(s). The tonneau cover panel assembly is structured to be easily detachable from other panels of the tonneau cover and man-portable so that a user may use the tonneau cover panel assembly as a carrying case for any objects mounted on the mounting brackets attached to the panel portion.