Patent · US Expired

Tool box mounting assembly

US4564167A · kind A · utility

26Cited by
11References
9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 31, 1983
Grant dateJan 14, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 31, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16M13/02
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mounting assembly is disclosed for mounting a container such as a tool box or the like on a structural element such as a portion of a vehicle. The mounting assembly includes a bracket adapted for attachment to the structural element, a frame for supporting the container or tool box being pivotably attached to the bracket by a pin, the pin being removable for permitting movement of the container and/or the frame away from the bracket, and a locater lever which is selectively movable into engagement between the pivotable frame and bracket for fixing or securing the container in at least one operating position.

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