US3826529A
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Truck body with suspension rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-12
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Granted: 1974-07-30
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Expires: 1992-05-12
Abstract
Abstract An automotive vehicle body, such as a pickup truck, with a rack for tools or the like. The rack is in the form of a cabinet and supported on a track. The rack can be pulled completely from the vehicle to provide access to the contents of the rack.
Inventors
- 👤 R Wood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:54
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R11/00; B60R11/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
A vehicle body in combination with a rack, said body comprising a truck bed having a bottom and sides spaced from each other, longitudinally spaced supports resting on said bottom and attached to one of said sides, longitudinally extending channel shaped tracks spaced above said bottom a substantial distance and resting on said supports and attached thereto, said channel shaped tracks opening toward each other, said tracks and said rack being disposed on the same side of the longitudinal centerline of said truck bed as the side of said truck bed to which said supports are attached, spaced rollers attached to said rack and disposed in said channel tracks, said rollers comprising first rollers fixed to a first end of said rack, second rollers fixed to an intermediate part of said rack, and third rollers disposed at a second end of said rack, said second rollers engage the bottom of said channels, said third rollers engage the top of said channels whereby said rack is restrained to move in and out of said vehicle in a path parallel to said tracks, and said rack having a plurality of openings in the side adjacent the center of said truck whereby access can be had to the inside of said rack.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
209 words
A vehicle body in combination with a rack, said body comprising a truck bed having a bottom and sides spaced from each other, longitudinally spaced supports resting on said bottom and attached to one of said sides, longitudinally extending channel shaped tracks spaced above said bottom a substantial distance and resting on said supports and attached thereto, said channel shaped tracks opening toward each other, said tracks and said rack being disposed on the same side of the longitudinal centerline of said truck bed as the side of said truck bed to which said supports are attached, spaced rollers attached to said rack and disposed in said channel tracks, said rollers comprising first rollers fixed to a first end of said rack, second rollers fixed to an intermediate part of said rack, and third rollers disposed at a second end of said rack, said second rollers engage the bottom of said channels, said third rollers engage the top of said channels whereby said rack is restrained to move in and out of said vehicle in a path parallel to said tracks, and said rack having a plurality of openings in the side adjacent the center of said truck whereby access can be had to the inside of said rack.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination recited in claim 1 wherein a stop is provided on said rack adapted to engage a stop on said tracks limiting the outward movement of said rack.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-07-29 | 1978-01-28 | 1978-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-29 | 1982-01-28 | 1982-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-29 | 1986-01-28 | 1986-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |