Pickup bed utility management system
US8991894B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R9/065
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A configurable pickup bed utility management system features a segmented panel assembly pivotally mounted to a pickup bed. The panel assembly features a first panel, a second panel pivotally located on the first panel, a third panel pivotally located on the second panel, and a fourth panel pivotally located on the third panel. A plurality of curved linear extrusions with ridges are located on the panels. The panel assembly can be fully extended over the pickup bed forming a bed cover structure, fully extended posterior to the pickup bed forming a work surface structure, fully extended posterior to the pickup bed forming a ramp structure, partially extended posterior to the pickup bed forming a sun shade structure, folded into the pickup bed forming a lockable toolbox, or folded into the pickup bed forming a bed extender.
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