Pickup-bed secure storage unit
OwnerScottie D. Williamsinventor
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Abstract
A combination storage unit/auxillary bed liner assembly is adapted for nesting engagement onto the bed of a pickup truck. The storage unit covers the entire open area of the pickup bed, with the space between the auxillary bed liner and the truck bed being partitioned to provide multiple storage compartments. A top-opening auxillary storage compartment is formed on each side of the two rear wheel well regions. Two pull-out drawers are received within adjoining central compartments and extend substantially the entire length of the truck bed. The pull-out drawers provide secure storage compartments for tools and equipment, and also serve as work tables. The auxillary cargo deck liner is supported by interior side panels, a central partition and engagement of saddle/bridge deck portions onto wheel well flanges.
Claims5
A combination storage unit and liner assembly for mounting onto the bed of a pickup tuck in nesting engagement with the side panels and end panel of the truck bed comprising a bottom panel for engaging the load-bearing surface of the truck bed, first and second side panels extending upright from said bottom panel, each side panel having a flange portion extending transversely with respect to the side panel for engaging the top surface of one of the truck bed side panels, an auxillary load bed panel being vertically spaced with respect to said bottom panel and extending substantially in parallel relation therewith, a plurality of inner panels extending vertically between the bottom panel and the auxillary load bed panel, said inner panels partitioning the space between the bottom panel and auxillary load bed panel thereby defining a pocket;
- a pull drawer being disposed within said pocket and being movable into and out of said pocket.
A combination storage unit and liner assembly as defined in claim w, said work panel comprising a first panel portion and a second panel portion, said panel portions being joined by a hinge.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.