US4057281A
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Carrying rack for trucks
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-04-07
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Granted: 1977-11-08
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Expires: 1996-04-07
Abstract
Abstract A quickly detachable and easily foldable carrying rack to facilitate carrying elongated and bulky articles on the horizontally disposed rectangular framework of the rack above the bed and cab of the truck. Support pads for supporting each leg of the rack include a base plate rigidly and permanently attached to the bed of the truck and a post projecting upwardly from the base plate with a bore therethrough for connection to a lower end of each leg of the rack. Bracket members pivotally connect the legs, at the other end thereof, to the rectangular framework, permitting the legs to be folded against the framework for efficient storage when the rack is removed from the support pads. An additional crossbar overlies the central area of the bed for further load support, is detachable for an unimpeded area above the bed of the truck, and has tabs extending beyond the ends thereof for cooperation with said framework to prevent twisting of the additional crossbar.
Inventors
- 👤 Luther J. Garrett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:31
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/40; B60P7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A detachable and foldable rack to facilitate carrying material above a bed and a cab of a truck comprising: a plurality of legs; a support pad for each leg, said pad adapted to be permanently and rigidly attached to the bed of the truck; detachable securing means to detachably secure said legs to said support pads; a rectangular frame including longitudinally extending side rails and transversely extending crossbars including a rear section overlying the bed of said truck and a front section overlying the cab of said truck; a pair of top rails overlying said side rails and said frame; support members disposed between said side rails and said top rails; bracing means diagonally extending between each leg and said frame, said bracing means being detachably secured at an end thereof; bracket means pivotably connecting said legs to said frame allowing said legs to be folded against said frame whenever the legs are detached from said support pads, and at least an end of said bracing means is also detached.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A detachable and foldable rack to facilitate carrying material above a bed and a cab of a truck comprising: a plurality of legs; a support pad for each leg, said pad adapted to be permanently and rigidly attached to the bed of the truck; detachable securing means to detachably secure said legs to said support pads; a rectangular frame including longitudinally extending side rails and transversely extending crossbars including a rear section overlying the bed of said truck and a front section overlying the cab of said truck; a pair of top rails overlying said side rails and said frame; support members disposed between said side rails and said top rails; bracing means diagonally extending between each leg and said frame, said bracing means being detachably secured at an end thereof; bracket means pivotably connecting said legs to said frame allowing said legs to be folded against said frame whenever the legs are detached from said support pads, and at least an end of said bracing means is also detached.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
The rack of claim 1 wherein said plurality of legs consists of a front pair and a rear pair and an additional crossbar is connected to said side rails at points intermediate said front pair and said rear pair for supporting flexible material and the like, said additional crossbar being detachably connected for an unimpeded area over the bed of said truck wherever said additional crossbar is removed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
The rack of claim 2 wherein said additional crossbar is of rectangular cross-sectional shape defining four sides thereof, and a tab is rigidly attached to one side of said additional crossbar at each end thereof to extend beyond the ends of said crossbar to cooperate with said longitudinally extending side rails of said frame to prevent said crossbar from turning or twisting with respect to said frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
The rack of claim 1 wherein each of said support pads consists of a base plate with apertures therethrough for attachment of said base plate to the bed of said truck; a post member extending upwardly from said base plate and rigidly attached thereto; and said post member adapted to engage a leg of said rack.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The rack of claim 1 wherein said detachable securing means comprises a pin with a head at an end thereof and a diametric aperture near another end; and a resilient clip for cooperation with said diametric aperture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
81 words
The rack of claim 1 wherein each of said bracket means comprises a bar with a plurality of apertures therethrough rigidly attached at a right angle to each end of said transversely extending crossbars and a tie bracket with a plurality of apertures therethrough, said apertures in said tie bracket in aligning relationship with said apertures in said bar; and fastening means connecting said legs to said longitudinally extending side rails, between said tie bracket and said bar, through said apertures.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
96 words
The rack of claim 6 wherein a first pair of aligning apertures between said tie bracket and said bar connect to said side rails; a second pair of aligning apertures connect said bracket and bar to said legs; and a third pair of aligning apertures, intermediate said first pair and second pair, also connect said bracket and bar to said leg; said leg being pivotable about said second pair of aligning apertures whenever the fastening means in said third pair of aligning apertures is removed and at least one end of said bracing means is detached.
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) | 1980-11-07 | 1981-05-09 | 1981-11-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-07 | 1985-05-09 | 1985-11-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-07 | 1989-05-09 | 1989-11-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |