Vehicle bed storage rack and bed divider
US7464976B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R9/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle bed storage device may include a rotatable beam. The beam is comprised of a pair of aligned tubular members. The beam is rotatable between a first position in which the storage device defines a vehicle bed divider and a second position in which the storage device defines an overhead storage rack. Rotatable joints connect the beam to the vehicle bed and allow the beam to be rotated between stops at the first position and the second position. At least one clamp maintains the aligned orientation of the tubular members of the beam. A sleeve based mounting interface may be applied to the tubular members of the beam to facilitate mounting various objects to the beam. Alternatively, a clamp-based mounting interface may be applied to the beam to facilitate mounting various objects to the beam.
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