bedliner conversion unit for pickup truck
US5735565A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P3/34
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conversion unit for a pickup truck long-cab chassis frame, modified to support a regular cab, thereby providing a frame clear length of almost two feet between the cab rear wall and an open front end of the cargo bed. The conversion unit includes a plastic bedliner portion, defined by bottom and opposed side panels, and a self-supporting, integral, forward extension portion defined by an extended bottom panel portion, extended side panel portions, and a front panel upstanding from the forward end of the extended bottom panel portion. A metal framework, embedded in the plastic extension portion, is adapted to be secured to the frame clear length providing an extra-long composite cargo bed. A second embodiment of the unit provides a lower-half opening in one side of the extension portion, adapted for closure by a downwardly opening lower hatch swingably supported on the framework. A camper shell and expandable roof cap enclosure assembly, adapted to be removably supported on the unit, includes an upper-half opening in a shell side wall, adapted for closure by an upwardly opening upper hatch swingably supported on the shell, positioned in matching alignment with the lower hatch. Upo…
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