US 2026/0062877 A1 · VEHICLE-MOUNTED DROP-DOWN STORAGE SYSTEM

Abstract

A vehicle-mounted drop-down storage system comprises a multi-bin storage box pivotably mounted to a base via front and rear pivot arms, enabling deployment from a stored position to a position below and outward from the stored position to allow workers ground-level access to road work equipment. The base is configured for mounting along a side edge of a vehicle bed to maintain open space in the central portion of the truck bed. The system includes a torsion spring mechanism providing lift assist when moving the storage box from the deployed to stored position, with the spring being neutral when the rear pivot arm is vertical. A pivotable safety bar extends over the top of the storage bins and is spring biased to a protective position. The front and rear pivot arms align to create a bottom travel limit in the deployed position. The multi-bin configuration provides organized storage for road signs and sign stands while enabling safe access by workers standing at ground level beside the truck bed.

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Dependent claims

A vehicle-mounted drop-down storage system comprising:

a base configured for mounting to a vehicle bed;
a multi-bin storage box having a plurality of individual storage bins separated by intermediate wall panels;
front and rear pivot arms pivotably connecting said multi-bin storage box to said base, wherein said front and rear pivot arms are mounted to pivot said multi-bin storage box outward and downward from a stored position to a deployed position below and laterally offset from said stored position;
and
a torsion spring mechanism operatively connected to said rear pivot arm and configured to provide lift assist when moving said multi-bin storage box from said deployed position to said stored position.

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Vehicle-mounted drop-down storage system

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Abstract

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