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US 2012/0217766 A1Published application
Adjustable support structure for vehicle cargo bed extension
OwnerBarry Whitefordinventor
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Abstract
This invention relates to an apparatus, system and method for adjustable support of an extension of a vehicle cargo bed. The apparatus provides a range of horizontal, vertical, diagonal and angular adjustment of a vehicle cargo bed extension deck so as to accommodate a wide variety of differently designed and dimensioned vehicles and provides other features promoting reliability and safety while minimizing unwanted vibration during use.
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An apparatus for attachment to a vehicle including a cargo bed structure, the apparatus including:
- a deck support structure including,
- a first segment for attaching to a hitch of a vehicle;
- a second segment for adjustment of a deck position;
- a third segment for attaching to and supporting said deck;
- and
- wherein said second segment has a long dimension that is oriented in a diagonal direction and that is configured to adjust a length of said long dimension of said second segment to provide for an adjustment of said deck position with respect to a horizontal direction and to a vertical direction.
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An apparatus for attachment to a vehicle including a cargo bed structure, the apparatus including:
- a deck;
- an adjustable support structure having a first segment and a second segment and a third segment,
- said first segment having a first end and a second end, said first end being attachable to a hitch that is fixedly attached to a vehicle;
- and wherein said second end is attached to said second segment;
- and wherein said second segment is attached to said third segment via a hinge;
- and where
- said first end of said first segment slidably engages said hitch along a first axis, and wherein a sliding position of said first segment relative to said hitch is adjustable and lockable along said first axis;
- and wherein
- said second segment having a first end and a second end, said first end slidably engages said second end of said first segment along a second axis, said second axis being substantially not parallel and angled relative to said first axis;
- and wherein a sliding position of said first end of said second portion relative to said second end of said first portion is adjustable and lockable along said second axis;
- and wherein
- said second end of said second segment is attached to a hinge, said hinge having a first end and a second end and wherein said first end of said hinge is attached to a second end of said second segment and said second end of said hinge being attached to said third segment.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.