US20180001839A1 - Vehicle storage assembly - Google Patents
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- Traditional storage assemblies for wrecker vehicles include stationary bars, stationary shelves, or sliding racks.
- Such stationary bars, stationary shelves, or sliding racks may be located on the vehicle and may be accessible from an area surrounding the vehicle.
- the storage assembly may include a cabinet having stationary bars to accommodate the storage of chains.
- the storage assembly may include a stationary shelf or a sliding rack to accommodate the storage of devises or other equipment.
- Traditional storage assemblies lack accessibility thereby making it difficult for the operator to retrieve or find various equipment due at least in part to the construction and design of the storage assembly.
- some traditional storage assemblies have a fixed position within the vehicle (e.g., cabinets having stationary bars or stationary shelves, etc.). Although some storage assemblies are configured to slide, thereby improving access, these systems occupy a large space claim in a storage position and occupy a large footprint when moved into an access position.
- Traditional storage assemblies also lack accessibility due to a lack of organizational features, which can result in disorganized equipment (e.g., chains that are tangled or piled, etc.). Despite these accessibility issues, storage assemblies for wrecker vehicles traditionally include stationary bars, stationary shelves, or sliding racks.
- One exemplary embodiment relates to a vehicle storage assembly that includes a mount, a shaft having an end that is rotatably coupled to the mount such that the shaft is rotatable about an axis, a frame configured to support a plurality of rigging accessories, a bin, a locking member, and a locking member receiver.
- the frame includes an outer wall and a plurality of supports defining a plurality of stations.
- the bin includes an outer panel disposed a first distance radially outward from the axis and a plurality of partitions defining a plurality of cavities each configured to receive at least a portion of one or more of the plurality of rigging accessories.
- the locking member receiver is rotatable with the shaft and defines a plurality of openings.
- the locking member is configured to engage with one of the plurality of openings to selectively fix the shaft, the frame, and the bin in a corresponding locking position thereby facilitating operator access to a desired one of the plurality of stations.
- the locking member receiver is disposed a second distance radially outward from the axis, and the second distance is less than the first distance such that the locking member receiver is disposed radially inward relative to the outer panel of the bin.
- a vehicle storage assembly that includes a mount, a post having an end that is rotatably coupled to the mount such that the post is rotatable about an axis, an upper member configured to support a plurality of rigging accessories, a lower member, a locking member, and a locking member receiver.
- the upper member includes an outer wall and a plurality of supports defining a plurality of stations.
- the lower member includes an outer panel disposed a first distance radially outward from the axis and a plurality of partitions defining a plurality of cavities each configured to receive at least a portion of one or more of the plurality of rigging accessories.
- the locking member receiver is rotatable with the post and defines a plurality of openings.
- the locking member is configured to engage with one of the plurality of openings to selectively fix the post, the upper member, and the lower member in a corresponding locking position thereby facilitating operator access to a desired one of the plurality of stations.
- the locking member receiver is disposed a second distance radially outward from the axis, and the second distance is less than the first distance such that the locking member receiver is disposed radially inward relative to the outer panel of the lower member.
- a vehicle storage assembly that includes a mount, a post having an end that is rotatably coupled to the mount such that the post is rotatable about an axis, an upper member configured to support a plurality of rigging accessories, a lower member, a locking member, and a locking member receiver.
- the upper member includes an outer wall having a curved strip of a first height defined parallel to the axis and a thickness defined in a radial direction perpendicular to the axis. The first height is greater than the thickness such that the curved strip is configured to limit rotation of at least a hook of the rigging accessory.
- the upper member also includes a plurality of supports defining a plurality of stations.
- the lower member includes an outer panel disposed a first distance radially outward from the axis, the outer panel having a second height defined parallel to the axis, and a plurality of partitions defining a plurality of cavities each configured to receive at least a portion of one or more of the plurality of rigging accessories. At least one of the plurality of partitions includes an uppermost outer edge having a third height defined parallel to the axis, and the third height is not greater than the second height.
- the locking member receiver is rotatable with the post and defines a plurality of openings.
- the locking member is configured to engage with one of the plurality of openings to selectively fix the post, the upper member, and the lower member in a corresponding locking position thereby facilitating operator access to a desired one of the plurality of stations.
- the locking member receiver is disposed a second distance radially outward from the axis, and the second distance is less than the first distance such that the locking member receiver is disposed radially inward relative to the outer panel of the lower member.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a wrecker vehicle, according to an exemplary embodiment
- FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of a plurality of chains organized within a storage assembly that is installed on a vehicle, according to an exemplary embodiment
- FIGS. 3A-3G are side perspective views of a vehicle storage assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment
- FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a vehicle storage assembly organizing chains, according to an exemplary embodiment
- FIGS. 5A-5E are sectional views of a vehicle storage assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment
- FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a vehicle storage assembly organizing chains, according to an exemplary embodiment
- FIG. 7 is a sectional view of a vehicle storage assembly organizing chains, according to an exemplary embodiment
- FIGS. 8A-8B are views of a post of a vehicle storage assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment
- FIGS. 9A-9C are views of a lower member of a vehicle storage assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment
- FIGS. 10A-10C are views of a lower support member of a vehicle storage assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment
- FIGS. 11A-11B are views of a coupling plate of a vehicle storage assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment
- FIGS. 12A-12C are views of an upper support member of a vehicle storage assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment
- FIGS. 13A-13C are views of an upper member of a vehicle storage assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment
- FIG. 14 is a side perspective view of a plurality of snatch blocks organized within a vehicle storage assembly that is installed on a vehicle, according to an exemplary embodiment
- FIG. 15 is a top view of a plurality of snatch blocks organized within a vehicle storage assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment
- FIG. 16 is a side perspective view of a vehicle storage assembly for equipment storage, according to an exemplary embodiment
- FIG. 17 is a side perspective view of a plurality of frame forks organized within a vehicle storage assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 18 is a side perspective view of a plurality of frame forks organized within a vehicle storage assembly, according to an alternative embodiment.
- a storage assembly for a vehicle is selectively rotatable and configured to organize various equipment (e.g., chains, shackles, hooks, frame forks, hoses, etc.).
- the storage assembly is configured to be at least one of manually and automatically rotated into various positions.
- the storage assembly is selectively lockable into a plurality of positions such that an operator may access various equipment stored thereon (e.g., chains, hooks, etc.).
- the storage assembly is configured to be coupled to a portion of a vehicle.
- the vehicle includes a chassis to which a body is coupled.
- the storage assembly may be coupled to at least one of an interior wall, an exterior wall, a floor, and a ceiling of a storage compartment located on or within the body of the vehicle.
- the vehicle includes an engine that is coupled to the chassis.
- the engine may receive fuel (e.g., gasoline, diesel, etc.) from a fuel tank and combust the fuel to generate mechanical energy.
- a transmission receives the mechanical energy and provides an output to a drive shaft.
- the rotating drive shaft is received by a differential, which conveys the rotational energy of the drive shaft to a final drive (e.g., wheels, etc.).
- the final drive then propels or moves the vehicle.
- the engine is a compression-ignition internal combustion engine that utilizes diesel fuel.
- the engine is another type of device (e.g., spark-ignition engine, fuel cell, electric motor, etc.) that is otherwise powered (e.g., with gasoline, compressed natural gas, hydrogen, electricity, etc.).
- a vehicle storage assembly shown as storage assembly 100
- the storage assembly 100 includes an upper member, shown as upper member 110 (e.g., a frame, a rack, etc.), and a lower member, shown as lower member 120 (e.g., a bin, a container, etc.), each coupled to a shaft, shown as post 130 (e.g., tubular member, cylindrical member, etc.), at an upper end and a lower end thereof, respectively.
- upper member 110 e.g., a frame, a rack, etc.
- lower member 120 e.g., a bin, a container, etc.
- post 130 e.g., tubular member, cylindrical member, etc.
- the post 130 is rotatably coupled to an upper support member, shown as upper support member 140 (e.g., an upper mounting plate, panel, bracket, etc.), at a distal end 130 b (e.g., an upper end) of the post 130 and to a lower support member, shown as lower support member 150 (e.g., a lower mounting plate, panel, etc.), at a proximal end 130 a (e.g., a lower end, etc.) of the post 130 .
- the upper support member 140 and the lower support member 150 are fixed relative to a portion of the vehicle 200 (e.g., a wall, a floor, etc.).
- the upper member 110 and the lower member 120 may be configured to rotate in unison relative to the upper support member 140 and the lower support member 150 such that an operator may selectively access different portions of the storage assembly 100 and thereby access specific equipment stored thereon. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4 , hooks 300 facilitate storing chains 400 within storage assembly 100 .
- the post 130 is configured to rotate relative to the upper support member 140 and the lower support member 150 about an axis 131 located along the centerline of the post 130 .
- the post 130 is cylindrical in shape and extends between the proximal end 130 a and the distal end 130 b .
- the post 130 includes a proximal aperture 133 a and a distal aperture 133 b .
- FIGS. 3A-8B illustrate an exemplary embodiment shown in FIGS.
- the proximal aperture 133 a receives a proximal securing feature 132 a and the distal aperture 133 b receives a distal securing feature 132 b .
- the proximal securing feature 132 a and the distal securing feature 132 b may be used to couple upper member 110 and lower member 120 to post 130 .
- the post 130 includes an upper bearing surface 130 c located at the distal end 130 b and a lower bearing surface 130 d located at the proximal end 130 a .
- the post 130 includes more than two bearing surfaces configured to engage a plurality of bearings (e.g., roller bearings, etc.). As shown in FIG. 5A , the post 130 is rotatably coupled to the upper support member 140 at the upper bearing surface 130 c and to the lower support member 150 at the lower bearing surface 130 d via one or more rotating members 160 .
- the rotating members 160 are bearings (e.g., roller bearings, etc.) that facilitate rotational movement of the post 130 relative to the upper support member 140 and the lower support member 150 .
- the upper support member 140 and the lower support member 150 are configured to couple (e.g., fix, etc.) the storage assembly 100 to one or more stationary objects of the vehicle 200 (e.g., a wall, a floor, etc.). As shown in FIGS. 2-4 , a portion of the upper support member 140 is coupled to a wall 201 of the vehicle 200 , and a portion of the lower support member 150 is coupled to a floor 202 of the vehicle 200 using a plurality of fasteners (e.g., bolts, screws, etc.).
- the lower support member 150 is configured to support the post 130 along an axial direction and engage the rotating member 160 such that the post 130 rotates relative to the lower support member 150 along the axis 131 .
- the upper support member 140 is coupled to the distal end 130 b of the post 130 and engages the rotating member 160 such that the post 130 rotates relative to the upper support member 140 along the axis 131 .
- the storage assembly 100 does not include the upper support member 140 .
- the storage assembly 100 may include only one rotating member 160 positioned at the proximal end 130 a of the post 130 , such that a single rotating member 160 substantially supports the upper member 110 , the lower member 120 , and the post 130 from below (e.g., at the proximal end 130 a of the post 130 , etc.).
- the lower support member 150 may be configured to engage the rotating member 160 such that the post 130 rotates relative to the lower support member 150 along the axis 131 .
- the upper support member 140 includes a planar panel 140 a and a flange 140 b coupled to an end of the planar panel 140 a .
- the flange 140 b is configured to couple the upper support member 140 to a stationary portion of the vehicle 200 , such as the wall 201 , using a plurality of fasteners (e.g., bolts, screws, brackets, etc.).
- the upper support member 140 is coupled to another portion of vehicle 200 (e.g., a wall, a floor, or a ceiling of a storage compartment located on or within the body of the vehicle 200 , etc.). As shown in FIGS.
- the upper support member 140 further includes a side wall 140 c coupled to the planar panel 140 a opposite the flange 140 b .
- the side wall 140 c is perpendicular to the planar panel 140 a , according to an exemplary embodiment.
- the side wall 140 c defines an aperture, shown as cutout 141 (e.g., a slot, a channel, etc.), extending between a first edge 141 a and a second edge 141 b .
- the cutout 141 is configured to receive (e.g., accept, etc.) a locking member, shown as locking member 170 (e.g., a locking mechanism, etc.), to rotationally fix the post 130 , the upper member 110 , and the lower member 120 .
- the locking member has another shape and/or otherwise selectively fixes the orientation (e.g., rotational position, etc.) of at least one of the post 130 , the upper member 110 , and the lower member 120 .
- the locking member 170 may include a holding brake.
- Such a locking member 170 may operate similar to a disc brake (e.g., such that the locking member 170 defines an infinite number of locking positions, etc.) and hold, clamp, or otherwise secure a plate (e.g., disc, etc.) such that the orientation of at least one of the post 130 , the upper member 110 , and the lower member 120 is selectively fixed in one of the locking positions.
- a disc brake e.g., such that the locking member 170 defines an infinite number of locking positions, etc.
- a plate e.g., disc, etc.
- the upper support member 140 includes a first housing 142 coupled (e.g., welded, fastened, etc.) to a bottom surface of the planar panel 140 a .
- the first housing 142 includes an inner channel 142 a (e.g., an inner wall, a sleeve, etc.) that receives the rotating member 160 .
- the rotating member 160 is a roller bearing having an outer race 161 that is press fit into the inner channel 142 a of the first housing 142 .
- the roller bearing also includes an inner race 162 that is rotatably coupled to the upper bearing surface 130 c of the post 130 such that the axial position of the post 130 is fixed, but the post 130 is selectively rotatable relative to the upper support member 140 .
- the first housing 142 further includes a grease fitting 143 located along a side of the first housing 142 (e.g., to allow an operator to lubricate or otherwise maintain the rotating member 160 , etc.).
- the lower support member 150 includes a planar base 150 a and a second housing 151 coupled (e.g., welded, fastened, etc.) to a top surface of the planar base 150 a .
- the lower support member 150 is configured to be coupled to a stationary object of the vehicle 200 , such as the floor 202 , with a plurality of fasteners (e.g., bolts, screws, brackets, etc.).
- the outer race 161 of the rotating member 160 is press fit into an inner channel 151 a (e.g., an inner wall, a sleeve, etc.) of the second housing 151 .
- the inner race 162 is rotatably coupled to a lower bearing surface 130 d of the post 130 such that the axial position of the post 130 is fixed, but the post 130 is selectively rotatable relative to the lower support member 150 .
- the second housing 151 includes a grease fitting (e.g., to allow an operator to lubricate or otherwise maintain the rotating member 160 , etc.).
- the upper support member 140 does not include the first housing 142 .
- the storage assembly 100 does not include the upper support member 140 .
- the storage assembly 100 may include only one rotating member 160 positioned at the proximal end 130 a of the post 130 (e.g., press fit into the inner channel 151 a of the second housing 151 , etc.) such that a single rotating member 160 substantially supports the upper member 110 , the lower member 120 , and the post 130 from below (e.g., with the rotating member 160 and second housing 151 , etc.).
- the lower support member 150 may be configured to engage the rotating member 160 such that the post 130 rotates relative to the lower support member 150 along the axis 131 .
- the lower member 120 is coupled to a lower portion of the post 130 above the lower bearing surface 130 d .
- the lower member 120 is configured to contain (e.g., hold, store, etc.) various equipment and to rotate in unison with the upper member 110 and the post 130 relative to the upper support member 140 and the lower support member 150 .
- the lower member 120 has a cylindrical shape. In other embodiments, the lower member 120 has another shape (e.g., an open frame, etc.).
- the lower member 120 includes a bottom panel 121 and an outer panel 122 that is disposed along a peripheral edge 121 a of the bottom panel 121 .
- the lower member 120 has another shape (e.g., square, octagonal, etc.).
- the lower member 120 includes an inner cylinder 123 (e.g., inner sleeve, inner tube, etc.) having an outer radius r 1 that is less than an outer radius r 2 of the outer panel 122 .
- the inner cylinder 123 is located concentrically with the outer panel 122 .
- the inner cylinder 123 is configured to couple the lower member 120 to the post 130 (e.g., using one or more roll pins or other fasteners, etc.).
- the inner cylinder 123 is coupled to a top surface 121 b of the bottom panel 121 .
- the inner cylinder 123 is coupled to the outer panel 122 via one or more partitions 124 (e.g., dividers, separators, etc.).
- the partitions 124 , the outer panel 122 , and the bottom panel 121 cooperatively define a plurality of cavities 125 (e.g., storage sections, etc.) within the lower member 120 to contain (e.g., store, hold, etc.) various equipment (e.g., chains, hooks, etc.). As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4 , the plurality of chains 400 may be stored within one or more of the plurality of cavities 125 .
- a plurality of cavities 125 e.g., storage sections, etc.
- various equipment e.g., chains, hooks, etc.
- the lower member 120 is coupled to the lower portion of the post 130 with a member, shown as coupling plate 180 .
- the coupling plate 180 includes a top surface 180 a and defines an aperture 181 having a keyway 182 .
- the aperture 181 receives the lower portion of the post 130 .
- the proximal aperture 133 a of the post 130 receives the proximal securing feature 132 a .
- the proximal securing feature 132 a may be received by the keyway 182 , thereby rotatably securing the coupling plate 180 (e.g., to prevent rotation of the coupling plate 180 relative to the post 130 , etc.).
- the bottom surface 121 c of the bottom panel 121 of the lower member 120 is disposed along (e.g., contacts, etc.) the top surface 180 a of the coupling plate 180 .
- the lower member 120 is coupled to the coupling plate 180 with a plurality of fasteners (e.g., bolts, screws, rivets, etc.), such that the lower member 120 and the coupling plate 180 do not rotate relative to the post 130 .
- the lower member 120 is secured to the post 130 without the coupling plate 180 (e.g., the inner sleeve 112 is tapered, attached to the post 130 with an adhesive, directly fastened to the post 130 , etc.).
- the upper member 110 is coupled to an upper portion of the post 130 below the upper bearing surface 130 c .
- the upper member 110 defines an aperture 115 .
- the distal aperture 133 b aligns with the aperture 115 .
- the distal aperture 133 b and the aperture 115 receive distal securing feature 132 b .
- the distal securing feature 132 b rotatably secures the upper member 110 to the post 130 (e.g., to prevent rotation of the upper member 110 relative to the post 130 , etc.).
- the upper member 110 is rotatably secured to the post 130 in another manner (e.g., with an adhesive, fasteners, tapered locking, etc.).
- the upper member 110 defines a frame that is configured to support a rigging accessory.
- the rigging accessory may include at least one of a chain, a shackle, a hook, a snatch block, and a frame fork.
- a portion of the upper member 110 is configured to receive hooks 300 and thereby support chains 400 .
- a portion of the upper member 110 is configured to otherwise support chains 400 (e.g., chains 400 may be draped over a portion of upper member 110 , etc.).
- the upper member 110 is configured to otherwise support various equipment.
- the equipment may be held by, supported by, hung upon, or otherwise supported by the upper member 110 .
- Chains 400 or the other equipment supported by the upper member 110 may rotate in unison with the post 130 and lower member 120 relative to the upper support member 140 and the lower support member 150 .
- the upper member 110 is circular in shape and includes an outer wall 111 that forms an outer periphery of the upper member 110 .
- Outer wall 111 may have a cylindrical shape, a hoop shape, an annular or ring shape, or still another shape.
- the outer wall 111 may have a rectangular or circular cross-sectional shape, among other alternatives.
- the upper member 110 may be another shape (e.g., square, octagonal, etc.).
- the outer wall 111 extends a height h 1 that is sized to receive (e.g., hang, engage, etc.) various hooks having different sizes for use in tow trucks.
- the upper member 110 further includes an inner sleeve 112 having a radius r 1 ′ that is less than a radius r 2 ′ of the outer wall 111 .
- the inner sleeve 112 is positioned concentrically with the outer wall 111 .
- the inner sleeve 112 is configured to couple the upper member 110 to the post 130 (e.g., using one or more roll pins or other fasteners).
- the inner sleeve 112 is coupled to the outer wall 111 with a plurality of supports, shown as divider walls 113 (e.g., partition walls, separators, etc.).
- the divider walls 113 and the partitions 124 of lower member 120 may be aligned and spaced around the circumference of the outer wall 111 and the outer panel 122 (e.g., at various angular distances relative to each other).
- Each of the one or more divider walls 113 provides structural support to the outer wall 111 and improves organization by providing designated sections within the upper member 110 to hang various equipment (e.g., chains 400 , hooks 300 , shackles, hooks, frame forks, etc.). As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4 , a plurality of hooks 300 are hung along the outer wall 111 and are separated or otherwise organized between the divider walls 113 .
- the upper member 110 includes a locking plate 114 (e.g., disc member, panel, etc.). As shown in FIGS. 3E and 13A-13B , locking plate 114 is circular. In other embodiments, locking plate 114 has another shape (e.g., rectangular, square, oval-shaped, etc.). According to the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 5A , locking plate 114 is disposed above the inner sleeve 112 . As shown in FIG. 5A , the locking plate 114 is coupled to a top surface of the inner sleeve 112 . According to an exemplary embodiment, locking plate 114 is configured to provide an interface for locking or otherwise limiting the movement of the upper member 110 , post 130 , and lower member 120 .
- locking plate 114 is configured to provide an interface for locking or otherwise limiting the movement of the upper member 110 , post 130 , and lower member 120 .
- locking plate 114 may prevent the upper member 110 , post 130 , and lower member 120 from rotating relative to the upper support member 140 and the lower support member 150 .
- the locking plate 114 is integrally formed with the upper member 110 .
- the locking plate 114 is planar and defines a plurality of slots 114 a spaced around a circumferential edge 114 b .
- the slots 114 a extend inward from the circumferential edge 114 b a radial distance R 1 that is less than an outer radius R 2 of the locking plate 114 .
- the slots 114 a may be angularly offset relative to each other along the circumferential edge 114 b of the locking plate 114 .
- the slots 114 a are configured to align with the cutout 141 of the upper support member 140 when the upper member 110 and the lower member 120 are rotated into a plurality of locking positions.
- an operator may rotate the upper member 110 and the lower member 120 with the post 130 to selectively align a slot 114 a on the locking plate 114 with the cutout 141 on the upper support member 140 to allow an operator to insert a locking member, shown as locking member 170 , into the cutout 141 and the slot 114 a to prevent the post 130 , the upper member 110 , and the lower member 120 from rotating.
- the locking member 170 includes a holding brake.
- the locking plate 114 may be a solid disk or plate (e.g., the locking plate 114 may not define a plurality of slots 114 a spaced around the circumferential edge 114 b , etc.).
- Such a locking member 170 may operate similar to a disc brake and hold, clamp, or otherwise secure the locking plate 114 (e.g., such that the locking member 170 defines an infinite number of locking positions, etc.).
- the locking member 170 is planar.
- the locking member 170 is a L-shaped plate and configured to prevent the post 130 , the upper member 110 , and the lower member 120 from rotating relative to the upper support member 140 and the lower support member 150 .
- the locking member 170 is configured to engage (e.g., contact sides of, extend through, etc.) the cutout 141 of the upper support member 140 and a corresponding slot 114 a of the locking plate 114 to prevent (e.g., limit, restrict, etc.) relative motion there between.
- the locking member 170 includes a first leg 170 a and an arm 170 b extending from the first leg 170 a .
- the first leg 170 a extends downward through a slot 114 a .
- the arm 170 b defines an aperture 170 c (e.g., an opening, a hole, etc.) that facilitates manually moving the locking member 170 .
- the first leg 170 a has a thickness “t” that is less than the size (e.g., width, etc.) of the cutout 141 in the upper support member 140 and the slots 114 a on the locking plate 114 such that the first leg 170 a can be inserted or otherwise installed into the cutout 141 and into a corresponding slot 114 a .
- the leg further includes a channel 170 d that extends upward from a bottom portion of the first leg 170 a (e.g., toward the arm 170 b , etc.) to define a second leg 170 e .
- the second leg 170 e is parallel to the first leg 170 a .
- the channel 170 d is configured to receive the side wall 140 c and guide the locking member 170 into the cutout 141 and a corresponding slot 114 a .
- the channel 170 d is further configured to engage (e.g., contact, etc.) an edge (e.g., the first edge 141 a ) of the cutout 141 such that the locking member 170 is retained at least in part by the upper support member 140 when the locking member is in a locked position (e.g., a first state, etc.).
- the locking member 170 further includes a retaining feature, shown as retaining feature 171 (e.g., a pin, a protrusion, etc.).
- retaining feature 171 is positioned toward an end of the first leg 170 a .
- the retaining feature 171 extends outward from (e.g., perpendicular to, etc.) a planar surface of the locking member 170 .
- the retaining feature 171 is configured to prevent the locking member 170 from being removed (e.g., pulled-out, etc.) from the cutout 141 . This is particularly advantageous and reduces the risk that an operator may misplace or lose the locking member 170 .
- the retaining feature 171 contacts upper support member 140 when locking member 170 is disengaged.
- the storage assembly 100 is configured in a first or locked state wherein the post 130 , upper member 110 , and lower member 120 are rotationally fixed relative to the upper support member 140 and the lower support member 150 .
- the locking member 170 extends through the upper support member 140 and a slot 114 a of the locking plate 114 .
- the channel 170 d of the locking member 170 engages (e.g., in contact with, etc.) first edge 141 a of the cutout 141
- the retaining feature 171 engages a top surface of the locking plate 114 .
- the upper portion of the first leg 170 a is disposed within the cutout 141
- the lower portion of the first leg 170 a is disposed within a slot 114 a of the locking plate 114 .
- the first leg 170 a will interfere (e.g., engage, contact, etc.) with an edge of the slot 114 a and will prevent (e.g., restrict, limit, etc.) the storage assembly 100 from rotating.
- the post 130 , upper member 110 , and lower member 120 are rotationally fixed relative to the upper support member 140 and the lower support member 150 .
- Such a configuration may facilitate use when an operator is loading or unloading chains 400 into storage assembly 100 or when vehicle 200 is moving (e.g., to prevent undesired rotation, etc.).
- the post 130 , upper member 110 , and lower member 120 may be free to rotate (e.g., manually, automatically by way of an actuator, etc.) relative to the upper support member 140 and the lower support member 150 .
- the locking member 170 is removed from a slot 114 a of the locking plate 114 , but retained within the cutout 141 at least in part by the retaining feature 171 .
- the retaining feature 171 may contact an inner surface of the side wall 140 c of the upper support member 140 .
- the second leg 170 e of the locking member 170 may rest against an outer surface of the side wall 140 c when the storage assembly 100 is configured in the second state.
- an operator may rotate at least one of the post 130 , upper member 110 , and lower member 120 to access a different section or location of the storage assembly 100 .
- the operator can move (e.g., translate, rotate, slidably dispose, etc.) the locking member 170 into a corresponding slot 114 a of the locking plate 114 to lock or otherwise secure the storage assembly 100 in position (i.e., returning the storage assembly 100 to the first state).
- the storage assembly 100 provides for improved accessibility and organization of equipment (e.g., chains, shackles, frame forks, hooks, tools, etc.). Furthermore, the storage assembly 100 disclosed herein is compact, simple, reliable, and easy to use.
- equipment e.g., chains, shackles, frame forks, hooks, tools, etc.
- a storage assembly shown as storage assembly 500
- the storage assembly 500 includes an upper member, shown as upper member 510 (e.g., a frame, a rack, etc.), and a lower member, shown as lower member 520 (e.g., a bin, a container, etc.).
- the upper member 510 is rotatably coupled to an upper support member, shown as upper support member 140 .
- the lower member 520 is rotatably coupled to a lower support member, shown as lower support member 150 .
- the upper support member 140 is fixed to the wall 201 of the vehicle 200 and the lower support member 150 is fixed to the floor 202 of the vehicle 200 .
- the upper member 510 and the lower member 520 are configured to rotate in unison relative to the upper support member 140 and the lower support member 150 such that an operator may selectively access different portions of the storage assembly 500 and thereby access specific equipment stored thereon.
- the upper member 510 includes a plurality of supports, shown as upper supports 511 . As shown in FIGS. 14-15 , the upper member includes four upper supports 511 . In other embodiments, the upper member 510 includes a different number of upper supports 511 (e.g., one, two, three, six, etc.). As shown in FIG. 14 , the upper supports 511 define a plurality of apertures, shown as apertures 512 , along vertical edges thereof. The apertures 512 of upper supports 511 receive brackets, shown as brackets 516 . As shown in FIGS. 14-15 , the brackets 516 facilitate storing snatch blocks 580 within the storage assembly 500 . As shown in FIG.
- the location of the brackets 516 are adjustable to facilitate storing different sized (e.g., larger, small, etc.) snatch blocks 580 within the storage assembly 500 .
- the lower member 520 includes a corresponding number of supports (e.g., four, etc.), shown as lower supports 522 .
- the lower supports 522 provide support for the bottom portion of the snatch blocks 580 stored in the storage assembly 500 .
- the storage assembly 500 includes the locking member 170 .
- the locking member 170 of the storage assembly 500 is similar (e.g., operates similarly, etc.) to the locking member 170 of storage assembly 100 discussed above.
- the locked position e.g., the first state, etc.
- the locking member 170 engages the slot 114 a of the locking plate 114 .
- the locking plate 114 is coupled to the upper member 510 such that when the locking member 170 engages with the slot 114 a , both the locking plate 114 and the upper member 510 are rotatably fixed.
- an operator may rotate at least one of the upper member 510 and the lower member 520 after disengaging (e.g., lifting, removing, etc.) the locking member 170 from the slot 114 a (e.g., to access a different section or location of the storage assembly 500 , etc.).
- the operator may move (e.g., translate, rotate, slidably dispose, etc.) the locking member 170 into a corresponding slot 114 a of the locking plate 114 to lock or otherwise secure the storage assembly 500 in position (i.e., returning the storage assembly 500 to the first state).
- the storage assembly 500 provides for improved accessibility and organization of equipment (e.g., snatch blocks 580 , etc.).
- the storage assembly 500 disclosed herein is compact, simple, reliable, and easy to use.
- a storage assembly shown as storage assembly 600
- the storage assembly 600 may be installed in a vehicle, such as the vehicle 200 .
- the storage assembly 600 includes a post, shown as post 630 .
- the post 630 is rotatably coupled to an upper support member 140 at a distal end 630 b (e.g., an upper end, etc.) of the post 630 and to a lower support member 150 at a proximal end 630 a (e.g., a lower end, etc.) of the post 630 .
- the upper support member 140 and the lower support member 150 may be fixed relative to a portion of the vehicle 200 (e.g., the wall 201 , the floor 202 , a ceiling of a storage compartment located on or within the body of the vehicle 200 , etc.).
- a plurality of support members are positioned along the post 630 .
- the support members each include an upper member 610 , a middle member 615 , and a lower member 620 .
- the upper member 610 and the lower member 620 are coupled by way of the middle member 615 , thereby forming a single, continuous (e.g., unitary, etc.) structure.
- the upper member 610 , the middle member 615 , and the lower member 620 do not from a single unitary structure.
- the support members do not include middle member 615 .
- each of the plurality of upper members 610 define a plurality of slots, shown as slots 612 .
- Each of the plurality of lower member 620 define a corresponding number of slots 622 .
- Each of the slots 612 and the slots 622 align and receive a bracket, shown as bracket 640 .
- the brackets 640 may be used to store equipment (e.g., shackles, hooks, etc.).
- the storage assembly 600 includes the locking member 170 configured to engage with the slots 114 a of a locking plate 114 .
- the post 630 may become rotatably fixed.
- the post 630 is rotatable.
- each support member is configured to rotate in unison relative to the other support members such that an operator may selectively access different portions of the storage assembly 600 and thereby access specific equipment stored thereon.
- the post 630 includes various portions, each independently rotatable such that individual support members are able to be rotated while the other support members remain stationary.
- a storage assembly shown as storage assembly 700 , is configured to facilitate storage of still other equipment.
- the storage assembly 700 may be installed as part of a vehicle, such as the vehicle 200 .
- the storage assembly 700 is installed with the longitudinal axis of the storage assembly 700 positioned vertically. In other embodiments, the storage assembly 700 is installed with the longitudinal axis positioned horizontally.
- the storage assembly 700 includes a first support member 740 and a second support member 750 .
- the first support member 740 and the second support member 750 are fixed relative to a portion of the vehicle 200 (e.g., the wall 201 , the floor 202 , a ceiling of a storage compartment located on or within the body of the vehicle 200 , etc.).
- the first support member 740 and the second support member 750 are connected by a middle support member, shown as storage tree 730 .
- the storage tree 730 is coupled to the first support member 740 (e.g., an upper mounting plate, panel, etc.) at a distal end 730 b (e.g., an upper end, etc.) of the storage tree 730 and to the second support member 750 (e.g., a lower mounting plate, panel, etc.) at a proximal end 730 a (e.g., a lower end, etc.) of the storage tree 730 .
- the storage tree 730 is rotationally fixed.
- the storage tree 730 is rotatably coupled to the first support member 740 and the second support member 750 .
- the storage tree 730 includes a plurality of couplings, shown as couplings 732 , configured to receive a plurality of frame forks 780 .
- the storage tree 730 includes brackets, shown as brackets 762 , configured to receive end caps 760 .
- the end caps 760 may be secured to the brackets 762 using pins 792 .
- the pins 792 are coupled to the vehicle 200 (e.g., a wall, a floor surface, etc.) with a housing, shown as pin housing 790 .
- the pins 792 are stored within the storage assembly 700 .
- the frame forks 780 may attach to a boom of the vehicle 200 via adapters, shown as fork adapters 770 .
- the fork adapters 770 slidably engage the boom via apertures 772 .
- the end caps 760 are configured to secure the ends of the boom of the vehicle 200 when the fork adapters 770 and frame forks 780 are being used by an operator. The end caps 760 substantially prevent the fork adapters 770 from disengaging from the boom.
- the fork adapters 770 are stored in the same location within the vehicle 200 (e.g., cabinet, shelf, etc.) as the storage assembly 700 . In other embodiments, the fork adapters 770 are stored in a different location. In some embodiments, the fork adapters 770 are stored within the storage assembly 700 .
- a storage assembly shown as storage assembly 800
- the storage assembly 800 is configured to facilitate storage of various equipment.
- the storage assembly 800 may be installed as part of a vehicle, such as the vehicle 200 .
- the storage assembly 800 includes a post, shown as post 830 .
- the post 830 is rotatably coupled to an upper support member 140 at a distal end 830 b (e.g., an upper end, etc.) of the post 830 and to a lower support member 150 at a proximal end 830 a (e.g., a lower end, etc.) of the post 830 .
- the upper support member 140 and the lower support member 150 may be fixed relative to a portion of the vehicle 200 (e.g., the wall 201 , the floor 202 , a ceiling of a storage compartment located on or within the body of the vehicle 200 , etc.).
- the storage assembly 800 includes an upper member 810 and a lower member 820 .
- the upper member 810 and the lower member 820 are configured to rotate in unison relative to the upper support member 140 and the lower support member 150 such that an operator may selectively access different portions of the storage assembly 800 and thereby access specific equipment stored thereon.
- the upper member 810 and the lower member 820 rotate independent of each other (e.g., upper member 810 may rotate while the lower member 820 remains stationary or vice versa, etc.).
- the upper member 810 defines a plurality of apertures 812 positioned to receive a plurality of frame forks 880 .
- the lower member 820 defines a plurality of apertures 822 positioned to receive a plurality of frame forks 882 .
- the frame forks 880 and the frame forks 882 a substantially similar in shape and function, though frame forks 882 are longer in a longitudinal direction.
- the upper member 810 is spaced a distance from the lower member 820 (e.g., to provide sufficient storage room for the frame forks 882 , etc.).
- the storage assembly includes more storage members (e.g., three, four, etc.) to store a greater variety of frame forks (e.g., different sizes, different material compositions, etc.) or still other components or equipment
- each of the various elements disclosed herein can each be made out of various rigid materials or combinations of materials such as steel, polypropylene, aluminum, or any other rigid material suitable for storing (e.g., hanging, etc.) equipment (e.g., chains, hooks, tools, etc.).
- various rigid materials or combinations of materials such as steel, polypropylene, aluminum, or any other rigid material suitable for storing (e.g., hanging, etc.) equipment (e.g., chains, hooks, tools, etc.).
- Coupled means the joining of two members directly or indirectly to one another. Such joining may be stationary (e.g., permanent) or moveable (e.g., removable or releasable). Such joining may be achieved with the two members or the two members and any additional intermediate members being integrally formed as a single unitary body with one another or with the two members or the two members and any additional intermediate members being attached to one another.
- any element e.g., upper member 110 , lower member 120 , post 130 , upper support member 140 , lower support member 150 , locking member 170 , etc.
- any element e.g., upper member 110 , lower member 120 , post 130 , upper support member 140 , lower support member 150 , locking member 170 , etc.
- any element e.g., upper member 110 , lower member 120 , post 130 , upper support member 140 , lower support member 150 , locking member 170 , etc.
- any other embodiment disclosed herein may be incorporated or utilized with any other embodiment disclosed herein.
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Abstract
A vehicle storage assembly includes a mount, a shaft having an end that is rotatably coupled to the mount such that the shaft is rotatable about an axis, a frame configured to support a plurality of rigging accessories, a bin, a locking member, and a locking member receiver. The frame includes an outer wall and a plurality of supports defining a plurality of stations. The bin includes an outer panel disposed a first distance radially outward from the axis and a plurality of partitions defining a plurality of cavities each configured to receive at least a portion of one or more of the plurality of rigging accessories. The locking member receiver is rotatable with the shaft and defines a plurality of openings.
Description
- This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/256,408, filed Sep. 2, 2016, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/563,728, filed Dec. 8, 2014, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,434,321, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/022,563, filed Jul. 9, 2014, all of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.
- Traditional storage assemblies for wrecker vehicles include stationary bars, stationary shelves, or sliding racks. Such stationary bars, stationary shelves, or sliding racks may be located on the vehicle and may be accessible from an area surrounding the vehicle. By way of example, the storage assembly may include a cabinet having stationary bars to accommodate the storage of chains. By way of another example, the storage assembly may include a stationary shelf or a sliding rack to accommodate the storage of devises or other equipment.
- Traditional storage assemblies lack accessibility thereby making it difficult for the operator to retrieve or find various equipment due at least in part to the construction and design of the storage assembly. By way of example, some traditional storage assemblies have a fixed position within the vehicle (e.g., cabinets having stationary bars or stationary shelves, etc.). Although some storage assemblies are configured to slide, thereby improving access, these systems occupy a large space claim in a storage position and occupy a large footprint when moved into an access position. Traditional storage assemblies also lack accessibility due to a lack of organizational features, which can result in disorganized equipment (e.g., chains that are tangled or piled, etc.). Despite these accessibility issues, storage assemblies for wrecker vehicles traditionally include stationary bars, stationary shelves, or sliding racks.
- One exemplary embodiment relates to a vehicle storage assembly that includes a mount, a shaft having an end that is rotatably coupled to the mount such that the shaft is rotatable about an axis, a frame configured to support a plurality of rigging accessories, a bin, a locking member, and a locking member receiver. The frame includes an outer wall and a plurality of supports defining a plurality of stations. The bin includes an outer panel disposed a first distance radially outward from the axis and a plurality of partitions defining a plurality of cavities each configured to receive at least a portion of one or more of the plurality of rigging accessories. The locking member receiver is rotatable with the shaft and defines a plurality of openings. The locking member is configured to engage with one of the plurality of openings to selectively fix the shaft, the frame, and the bin in a corresponding locking position thereby facilitating operator access to a desired one of the plurality of stations. The locking member receiver is disposed a second distance radially outward from the axis, and the second distance is less than the first distance such that the locking member receiver is disposed radially inward relative to the outer panel of the bin.
- Another exemplary embodiment relates to a vehicle storage assembly that includes a mount, a post having an end that is rotatably coupled to the mount such that the post is rotatable about an axis, an upper member configured to support a plurality of rigging accessories, a lower member, a locking member, and a locking member receiver. The upper member includes an outer wall and a plurality of supports defining a plurality of stations. The lower member includes an outer panel disposed a first distance radially outward from the axis and a plurality of partitions defining a plurality of cavities each configured to receive at least a portion of one or more of the plurality of rigging accessories. The locking member receiver is rotatable with the post and defines a plurality of openings. The locking member is configured to engage with one of the plurality of openings to selectively fix the post, the upper member, and the lower member in a corresponding locking position thereby facilitating operator access to a desired one of the plurality of stations. The locking member receiver is disposed a second distance radially outward from the axis, and the second distance is less than the first distance such that the locking member receiver is disposed radially inward relative to the outer panel of the lower member.
- A vehicle storage assembly that includes a mount, a post having an end that is rotatably coupled to the mount such that the post is rotatable about an axis, an upper member configured to support a plurality of rigging accessories, a lower member, a locking member, and a locking member receiver. The upper member includes an outer wall having a curved strip of a first height defined parallel to the axis and a thickness defined in a radial direction perpendicular to the axis. The first height is greater than the thickness such that the curved strip is configured to limit rotation of at least a hook of the rigging accessory. The upper member also includes a plurality of supports defining a plurality of stations. The lower member includes an outer panel disposed a first distance radially outward from the axis, the outer panel having a second height defined parallel to the axis, and a plurality of partitions defining a plurality of cavities each configured to receive at least a portion of one or more of the plurality of rigging accessories. At least one of the plurality of partitions includes an uppermost outer edge having a third height defined parallel to the axis, and the third height is not greater than the second height. The locking member receiver is rotatable with the post and defines a plurality of openings. The locking member is configured to engage with one of the plurality of openings to selectively fix the post, the upper member, and the lower member in a corresponding locking position thereby facilitating operator access to a desired one of the plurality of stations. The locking member receiver is disposed a second distance radially outward from the axis, and the second distance is less than the first distance such that the locking member receiver is disposed radially inward relative to the outer panel of the lower member.
- The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being carried out in various ways. Alternative exemplary embodiments relate to other features and combinations of features as may be recited herein.
- The disclosure will become more fully understood from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying figures, wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements, in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a wrecker vehicle, according to an exemplary embodiment; -
FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of a plurality of chains organized within a storage assembly that is installed on a vehicle, according to an exemplary embodiment; -
FIGS. 3A-3G are side perspective views of a vehicle storage assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment; -
FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a vehicle storage assembly organizing chains, according to an exemplary embodiment; -
FIGS. 5A-5E are sectional views of a vehicle storage assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment -
FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a vehicle storage assembly organizing chains, according to an exemplary embodiment; -
FIG. 7 is a sectional view of a vehicle storage assembly organizing chains, according to an exemplary embodiment; -
FIGS. 8A-8B are views of a post of a vehicle storage assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment; -
FIGS. 9A-9C are views of a lower member of a vehicle storage assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment; -
FIGS. 10A-10C are views of a lower support member of a vehicle storage assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment; -
FIGS. 11A-11B are views of a coupling plate of a vehicle storage assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment; -
FIGS. 12A-12C are views of an upper support member of a vehicle storage assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment; -
FIGS. 13A-13C are views of an upper member of a vehicle storage assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment; -
FIG. 14 is a side perspective view of a plurality of snatch blocks organized within a vehicle storage assembly that is installed on a vehicle, according to an exemplary embodiment; -
FIG. 15 is a top view of a plurality of snatch blocks organized within a vehicle storage assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment; -
FIG. 16 is a side perspective view of a vehicle storage assembly for equipment storage, according to an exemplary embodiment; -
FIG. 17 is a side perspective view of a plurality of frame forks organized within a vehicle storage assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment; and -
FIG. 18 is a side perspective view of a plurality of frame forks organized within a vehicle storage assembly, according to an alternative embodiment. - In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof. In the drawings, similar symbols typically identify similar components, unless context dictates otherwise. The illustrative embodiments described in the detailed description, drawings, and claims are not meant to be limiting. Other embodiments may be utilized, and other changes may be made, without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matter presented here.
- According to an exemplary embodiment, a storage assembly for a vehicle (e.g., a wrecker truck, a tow truck, a carrier truck, a fire truck, etc.) is selectively rotatable and configured to organize various equipment (e.g., chains, shackles, hooks, frame forks, hoses, etc.). The storage assembly is configured to be at least one of manually and automatically rotated into various positions. In one embodiment, the storage assembly is selectively lockable into a plurality of positions such that an operator may access various equipment stored thereon (e.g., chains, hooks, etc.). According to various exemplary embodiments, the storage assembly is configured to be coupled to a portion of a vehicle. The vehicle includes a chassis to which a body is coupled. By way of example, the storage assembly may be coupled to at least one of an interior wall, an exterior wall, a floor, and a ceiling of a storage compartment located on or within the body of the vehicle.
- According to the exemplary embodiment, the vehicle includes an engine that is coupled to the chassis. The engine may receive fuel (e.g., gasoline, diesel, etc.) from a fuel tank and combust the fuel to generate mechanical energy. A transmission receives the mechanical energy and provides an output to a drive shaft. The rotating drive shaft is received by a differential, which conveys the rotational energy of the drive shaft to a final drive (e.g., wheels, etc.). The final drive then propels or moves the vehicle. According to an exemplary embodiment, the engine is a compression-ignition internal combustion engine that utilizes diesel fuel. In alternative embodiments, the engine is another type of device (e.g., spark-ignition engine, fuel cell, electric motor, etc.) that is otherwise powered (e.g., with gasoline, compressed natural gas, hydrogen, electricity, etc.).
- According to the exemplary embodiment shown in
FIGS. 1-4 , a vehicle storage assembly, shown asstorage assembly 100, is installed in a vehicle, shown asvehicle 200. As shown inFIGS. 3A-3D , thestorage assembly 100 includes an upper member, shown as upper member 110 (e.g., a frame, a rack, etc.), and a lower member, shown as lower member 120 (e.g., a bin, a container, etc.), each coupled to a shaft, shown as post 130 (e.g., tubular member, cylindrical member, etc.), at an upper end and a lower end thereof, respectively. As shown inFIGS. 3A-3B , thepost 130 is rotatably coupled to an upper support member, shown as upper support member 140 (e.g., an upper mounting plate, panel, bracket, etc.), at adistal end 130 b (e.g., an upper end) of thepost 130 and to a lower support member, shown as lower support member 150 (e.g., a lower mounting plate, panel, etc.), at aproximal end 130 a (e.g., a lower end, etc.) of thepost 130. According to various exemplary embodiments, theupper support member 140 and thelower support member 150 are fixed relative to a portion of the vehicle 200 (e.g., a wall, a floor, etc.). Theupper member 110 and thelower member 120 may be configured to rotate in unison relative to theupper support member 140 and thelower support member 150 such that an operator may selectively access different portions of thestorage assembly 100 and thereby access specific equipment stored thereon. As shown inFIGS. 2 and 4 , hooks 300 facilitate storingchains 400 withinstorage assembly 100. - According to the exemplary embodiment shown in
FIGS. 3A-8B , thepost 130 is configured to rotate relative to theupper support member 140 and thelower support member 150 about anaxis 131 located along the centerline of thepost 130. As shown inFIGS. 3A-3G and 8A-8B , thepost 130 is cylindrical in shape and extends between theproximal end 130 a and thedistal end 130 b. In the embodiment shown inFIG. 8B , thepost 130 includes aproximal aperture 133 a and adistal aperture 133 b. According to an exemplary embodiment shown inFIGS. 3C-3D and 8B , theproximal aperture 133 a receives a proximal securing feature 132 a and thedistal aperture 133 b receives adistal securing feature 132 b. The proximal securing feature 132 a and thedistal securing feature 132 b may be used to coupleupper member 110 andlower member 120 to post 130. As shown inFIGS. 5A, 5D-7 , thepost 130 includes anupper bearing surface 130 c located at thedistal end 130 b and alower bearing surface 130 d located at theproximal end 130 a. According to an alternative embodiment, thepost 130 includes more than two bearing surfaces configured to engage a plurality of bearings (e.g., roller bearings, etc.). As shown inFIG. 5A , thepost 130 is rotatably coupled to theupper support member 140 at theupper bearing surface 130 c and to thelower support member 150 at thelower bearing surface 130 d via one or morerotating members 160. According to an exemplary embodiment, the rotatingmembers 160 are bearings (e.g., roller bearings, etc.) that facilitate rotational movement of thepost 130 relative to theupper support member 140 and thelower support member 150. - According to an exemplary embodiment, the
upper support member 140 and thelower support member 150 are configured to couple (e.g., fix, etc.) thestorage assembly 100 to one or more stationary objects of the vehicle 200 (e.g., a wall, a floor, etc.). As shown inFIGS. 2-4 , a portion of theupper support member 140 is coupled to awall 201 of thevehicle 200, and a portion of thelower support member 150 is coupled to afloor 202 of thevehicle 200 using a plurality of fasteners (e.g., bolts, screws, etc.). Thelower support member 150 is configured to support thepost 130 along an axial direction and engage the rotatingmember 160 such that thepost 130 rotates relative to thelower support member 150 along theaxis 131. Theupper support member 140 is coupled to thedistal end 130 b of thepost 130 and engages the rotatingmember 160 such that thepost 130 rotates relative to theupper support member 140 along theaxis 131. According to an alternative embodiment, thestorage assembly 100 does not include theupper support member 140. Thestorage assembly 100 may include only one rotatingmember 160 positioned at theproximal end 130 a of thepost 130, such that a single rotatingmember 160 substantially supports theupper member 110, thelower member 120, and thepost 130 from below (e.g., at theproximal end 130 a of thepost 130, etc.). Thelower support member 150 may be configured to engage the rotatingmember 160 such that thepost 130 rotates relative to thelower support member 150 along theaxis 131. - According to the exemplary embodiment shown in
FIGS. 3E and 12A-12C , theupper support member 140 includes aplanar panel 140 a and aflange 140 b coupled to an end of theplanar panel 140 a. Theflange 140 b is configured to couple theupper support member 140 to a stationary portion of thevehicle 200, such as thewall 201, using a plurality of fasteners (e.g., bolts, screws, brackets, etc.). In another embodiment, theupper support member 140 is coupled to another portion of vehicle 200 (e.g., a wall, a floor, or a ceiling of a storage compartment located on or within the body of thevehicle 200, etc.). As shown inFIGS. 3E and 12A-12C , theupper support member 140 further includes aside wall 140 c coupled to theplanar panel 140 a opposite theflange 140 b. Theside wall 140 c is perpendicular to theplanar panel 140 a, according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown inFIGS. 6 and 12A-12C , theside wall 140 c defines an aperture, shown as cutout 141 (e.g., a slot, a channel, etc.), extending between afirst edge 141 a and asecond edge 141 b. Thecutout 141 is configured to receive (e.g., accept, etc.) a locking member, shown as locking member 170 (e.g., a locking mechanism, etc.), to rotationally fix thepost 130, theupper member 110, and thelower member 120. In other embodiments, the locking member has another shape and/or otherwise selectively fixes the orientation (e.g., rotational position, etc.) of at least one of thepost 130, theupper member 110, and thelower member 120. By way of example, the lockingmember 170 may include a holding brake. Such a lockingmember 170 may operate similar to a disc brake (e.g., such that the lockingmember 170 defines an infinite number of locking positions, etc.) and hold, clamp, or otherwise secure a plate (e.g., disc, etc.) such that the orientation of at least one of thepost 130, theupper member 110, and thelower member 120 is selectively fixed in one of the locking positions. - As shown in
FIGS. 5A-6, and 12A-12C , theupper support member 140 includes afirst housing 142 coupled (e.g., welded, fastened, etc.) to a bottom surface of theplanar panel 140 a. As shown inFIG. 5E , thefirst housing 142 includes aninner channel 142 a (e.g., an inner wall, a sleeve, etc.) that receives the rotatingmember 160. As shown inFIGS. 5A and 5E-7 , the rotatingmember 160 is a roller bearing having anouter race 161 that is press fit into theinner channel 142 a of thefirst housing 142. The roller bearing also includes aninner race 162 that is rotatably coupled to theupper bearing surface 130 c of thepost 130 such that the axial position of thepost 130 is fixed, but thepost 130 is selectively rotatable relative to theupper support member 140. As shown inFIG. 7 , thefirst housing 142 further includes agrease fitting 143 located along a side of the first housing 142 (e.g., to allow an operator to lubricate or otherwise maintain the rotatingmember 160, etc.). - As shown in
FIGS. 3G, 5A-5D, and 10A-10C , thelower support member 150 includes aplanar base 150 a and asecond housing 151 coupled (e.g., welded, fastened, etc.) to a top surface of theplanar base 150 a. Thelower support member 150 is configured to be coupled to a stationary object of thevehicle 200, such as thefloor 202, with a plurality of fasteners (e.g., bolts, screws, brackets, etc.). As shown inFIGS. 5A and 5D , theouter race 161 of the rotatingmember 160 is press fit into aninner channel 151 a (e.g., an inner wall, a sleeve, etc.) of thesecond housing 151. Theinner race 162 is rotatably coupled to alower bearing surface 130 d of thepost 130 such that the axial position of thepost 130 is fixed, but thepost 130 is selectively rotatable relative to thelower support member 150. In one embodiment, thesecond housing 151 includes a grease fitting (e.g., to allow an operator to lubricate or otherwise maintain the rotatingmember 160, etc.). - According to an alternative embodiment, the
upper support member 140 does not include thefirst housing 142. In some embodiments, thestorage assembly 100 does not include theupper support member 140. Thestorage assembly 100 may include only one rotatingmember 160 positioned at theproximal end 130 a of the post 130 (e.g., press fit into theinner channel 151 a of thesecond housing 151, etc.) such that a single rotatingmember 160 substantially supports theupper member 110, thelower member 120, and thepost 130 from below (e.g., with the rotatingmember 160 andsecond housing 151, etc.). Thelower support member 150 may be configured to engage the rotatingmember 160 such that thepost 130 rotates relative to thelower support member 150 along theaxis 131. - According to an exemplary embodiment, the
lower member 120 is coupled to a lower portion of thepost 130 above thelower bearing surface 130 d. Thelower member 120 is configured to contain (e.g., hold, store, etc.) various equipment and to rotate in unison with theupper member 110 and thepost 130 relative to theupper support member 140 and thelower support member 150. - As shown in
FIGS. 9A-9C thelower member 120 has a cylindrical shape. In other embodiments, thelower member 120 has another shape (e.g., an open frame, etc.). Thelower member 120 includes abottom panel 121 and anouter panel 122 that is disposed along aperipheral edge 121 a of thebottom panel 121. According to other exemplary embodiments, thelower member 120 has another shape (e.g., square, octagonal, etc.). As shown inFIGS. 9A-9C , thelower member 120 includes an inner cylinder 123 (e.g., inner sleeve, inner tube, etc.) having an outer radius r1 that is less than an outer radius r2 of theouter panel 122. In one embodiment, theinner cylinder 123 is located concentrically with theouter panel 122. Theinner cylinder 123 is configured to couple thelower member 120 to the post 130 (e.g., using one or more roll pins or other fasteners, etc.). Theinner cylinder 123 is coupled to atop surface 121 b of thebottom panel 121. Theinner cylinder 123 is coupled to theouter panel 122 via one or more partitions 124 (e.g., dividers, separators, etc.). Thepartitions 124, theouter panel 122, and thebottom panel 121 cooperatively define a plurality of cavities 125 (e.g., storage sections, etc.) within thelower member 120 to contain (e.g., store, hold, etc.) various equipment (e.g., chains, hooks, etc.). As shown inFIGS. 2 and 4 , the plurality ofchains 400 may be stored within one or more of the plurality ofcavities 125. - According to the exemplary embodiment shown in
FIGS. 3C-3D and 11A-11B , thelower member 120 is coupled to the lower portion of thepost 130 with a member, shown ascoupling plate 180. Thecoupling plate 180 includes atop surface 180 a and defines anaperture 181 having akeyway 182. As shown inFIG. 3C , theaperture 181 receives the lower portion of thepost 130. Theproximal aperture 133 a of thepost 130 receives the proximal securing feature 132 a. The proximal securing feature 132 a may be received by thekeyway 182, thereby rotatably securing the coupling plate 180 (e.g., to prevent rotation of thecoupling plate 180 relative to thepost 130, etc.). As shown inFIGS. 3C-3D , thebottom surface 121 c of thebottom panel 121 of thelower member 120 is disposed along (e.g., contacts, etc.) thetop surface 180 a of thecoupling plate 180. In one embodiment, thelower member 120 is coupled to thecoupling plate 180 with a plurality of fasteners (e.g., bolts, screws, rivets, etc.), such that thelower member 120 and thecoupling plate 180 do not rotate relative to thepost 130. In other embodiments, thelower member 120 is secured to thepost 130 without the coupling plate 180 (e.g., theinner sleeve 112 is tapered, attached to thepost 130 with an adhesive, directly fastened to thepost 130, etc.). - According to the exemplary embodiment shown in
FIGS. 3A-3E, 4-5A, 5E, and 13A-13C , theupper member 110 is coupled to an upper portion of thepost 130 below theupper bearing surface 130 c. As shown inFIG. 13A , theupper member 110 defines anaperture 115. As shown inFIG. 3E , thedistal aperture 133 b aligns with theaperture 115. As shown in FIG. 3D, thedistal aperture 133 b and theaperture 115 receivedistal securing feature 132 b. Thedistal securing feature 132 b rotatably secures theupper member 110 to the post 130 (e.g., to prevent rotation of theupper member 110 relative to thepost 130, etc.). In other embodiments, theupper member 110 is rotatably secured to thepost 130 in another manner (e.g., with an adhesive, fasteners, tapered locking, etc.). - In one embodiment, the
upper member 110 defines a frame that is configured to support a rigging accessory. The rigging accessory may include at least one of a chain, a shackle, a hook, a snatch block, and a frame fork. As shown inFIGS. 2 and 4 , a portion of theupper member 110 is configured to receivehooks 300 and thereby supportchains 400. In other embodiments, a portion of theupper member 110 is configured to otherwise support chains 400 (e.g.,chains 400 may be draped over a portion ofupper member 110, etc.). In still other embodiments, theupper member 110 is configured to otherwise support various equipment. By way of example, the equipment may be held by, supported by, hung upon, or otherwise supported by theupper member 110.Chains 400 or the other equipment supported by theupper member 110 may rotate in unison with thepost 130 andlower member 120 relative to theupper support member 140 and thelower support member 150. - As shown in
FIGS. 3C-3E, 5A, and 13A-13C , theupper member 110 is circular in shape and includes anouter wall 111 that forms an outer periphery of theupper member 110.Outer wall 111 may have a cylindrical shape, a hoop shape, an annular or ring shape, or still another shape. Theouter wall 111 may have a rectangular or circular cross-sectional shape, among other alternatives. According to other exemplary embodiments, theupper member 110 may be another shape (e.g., square, octagonal, etc.). Theouter wall 111 extends a height h1 that is sized to receive (e.g., hang, engage, etc.) various hooks having different sizes for use in tow trucks. Theupper member 110 further includes aninner sleeve 112 having a radius r1′ that is less than a radius r2′ of theouter wall 111. In one embodiment, theinner sleeve 112 is positioned concentrically with theouter wall 111. Theinner sleeve 112 is configured to couple theupper member 110 to the post 130 (e.g., using one or more roll pins or other fasteners). Theinner sleeve 112 is coupled to theouter wall 111 with a plurality of supports, shown as divider walls 113 (e.g., partition walls, separators, etc.). Thedivider walls 113 and thepartitions 124 oflower member 120 may be aligned and spaced around the circumference of theouter wall 111 and the outer panel 122 (e.g., at various angular distances relative to each other). Each of the one ormore divider walls 113 provides structural support to theouter wall 111 and improves organization by providing designated sections within theupper member 110 to hang various equipment (e.g.,chains 400, hooks 300, shackles, hooks, frame forks, etc.). As shown inFIGS. 2 and 4 , a plurality ofhooks 300 are hung along theouter wall 111 and are separated or otherwise organized between thedivider walls 113. - According to an exemplary embodiment, the
upper member 110 includes a locking plate 114 (e.g., disc member, panel, etc.). As shown inFIGS. 3E and 13A-13B , lockingplate 114 is circular. In other embodiments, lockingplate 114 has another shape (e.g., rectangular, square, oval-shaped, etc.). According to the exemplary embodiment shown inFIG. 5A , lockingplate 114 is disposed above theinner sleeve 112. As shown inFIG. 5A , the lockingplate 114 is coupled to a top surface of theinner sleeve 112. According to an exemplary embodiment, lockingplate 114 is configured to provide an interface for locking or otherwise limiting the movement of theupper member 110,post 130, andlower member 120. By way of example, lockingplate 114 may prevent theupper member 110,post 130, andlower member 120 from rotating relative to theupper support member 140 and thelower support member 150. According to other exemplary embodiments, the lockingplate 114 is integrally formed with theupper member 110. - As shown in
FIGS. 6 and 13A-13B , the lockingplate 114 is planar and defines a plurality ofslots 114 a spaced around acircumferential edge 114 b. As shown inFIGS. 6 and 13B , theslots 114 a extend inward from thecircumferential edge 114 b a radial distance R1 that is less than an outer radius R2 of thelocking plate 114. Theslots 114 a may be angularly offset relative to each other along thecircumferential edge 114 b of thelocking plate 114. Theslots 114 a are configured to align with thecutout 141 of theupper support member 140 when theupper member 110 and thelower member 120 are rotated into a plurality of locking positions. By way of example, an operator may rotate theupper member 110 and thelower member 120 with thepost 130 to selectively align aslot 114 a on thelocking plate 114 with thecutout 141 on theupper support member 140 to allow an operator to insert a locking member, shown as lockingmember 170, into thecutout 141 and theslot 114 a to prevent thepost 130, theupper member 110, and thelower member 120 from rotating. In other embodiments, the lockingmember 170 includes a holding brake. The lockingplate 114 may be a solid disk or plate (e.g., the lockingplate 114 may not define a plurality ofslots 114 a spaced around thecircumferential edge 114 b, etc.). Such a lockingmember 170 may operate similar to a disc brake and hold, clamp, or otherwise secure the locking plate 114 (e.g., such that the lockingmember 170 defines an infinite number of locking positions, etc.). - According to the exemplary embodiment shown in
FIGS. 3A-3C, 3E, 5A, and 6 , the lockingmember 170 is planar. In one embodiment, the lockingmember 170 is a L-shaped plate and configured to prevent thepost 130, theupper member 110, and thelower member 120 from rotating relative to theupper support member 140 and thelower support member 150. The lockingmember 170 is configured to engage (e.g., contact sides of, extend through, etc.) thecutout 141 of theupper support member 140 and acorresponding slot 114 a of thelocking plate 114 to prevent (e.g., limit, restrict, etc.) relative motion there between. - As shown in
FIG. 6 , the lockingmember 170 includes afirst leg 170 a and anarm 170 b extending from thefirst leg 170 a. In the locking position shown inFIG. 6 , thefirst leg 170 a extends downward through aslot 114 a. Thearm 170 b defines anaperture 170 c (e.g., an opening, a hole, etc.) that facilitates manually moving the lockingmember 170. Thefirst leg 170 a has a thickness “t” that is less than the size (e.g., width, etc.) of thecutout 141 in theupper support member 140 and theslots 114 a on thelocking plate 114 such that thefirst leg 170 a can be inserted or otherwise installed into thecutout 141 and into acorresponding slot 114 a. The leg further includes achannel 170 d that extends upward from a bottom portion of thefirst leg 170 a (e.g., toward thearm 170 b, etc.) to define asecond leg 170 e. In one embodiment, thesecond leg 170 e is parallel to thefirst leg 170 a. Thechannel 170 d is configured to receive theside wall 140 c and guide the lockingmember 170 into thecutout 141 and acorresponding slot 114 a. Thechannel 170 d is further configured to engage (e.g., contact, etc.) an edge (e.g., thefirst edge 141 a) of thecutout 141 such that the lockingmember 170 is retained at least in part by theupper support member 140 when the locking member is in a locked position (e.g., a first state, etc.). As shown inFIG. 6 , the lockingmember 170 further includes a retaining feature, shown as retaining feature 171 (e.g., a pin, a protrusion, etc.). In one embodiment, retainingfeature 171 is positioned toward an end of thefirst leg 170 a. The retainingfeature 171 extends outward from (e.g., perpendicular to, etc.) a planar surface of the lockingmember 170. The retainingfeature 171 is configured to prevent the lockingmember 170 from being removed (e.g., pulled-out, etc.) from thecutout 141. This is particularly advantageous and reduces the risk that an operator may misplace or lose the lockingmember 170. As shown inFIG. 3A , the retainingfeature 171 contactsupper support member 140 when lockingmember 170 is disengaged. - As shown in
FIGS. 3E, 5A, and 6 , thestorage assembly 100 is configured in a first or locked state wherein thepost 130,upper member 110, andlower member 120 are rotationally fixed relative to theupper support member 140 and thelower support member 150. With thestorage assembly 100 in the first state, the lockingmember 170 extends through theupper support member 140 and aslot 114 a of thelocking plate 114. As shown inFIGS. 3E, 5A, and 6 , thechannel 170 d of the lockingmember 170 engages (e.g., in contact with, etc.)first edge 141 a of thecutout 141, and the retainingfeature 171 engages a top surface of thelocking plate 114. The upper portion of thefirst leg 170 a is disposed within thecutout 141, and the lower portion of thefirst leg 170 a is disposed within aslot 114 a of thelocking plate 114. In the first state, if an operator or road-induced vibrations attempts to rotate the storage assembly 100 (e.g., the top,upper member 110,lower member 120, etc.), thefirst leg 170 a will interfere (e.g., engage, contact, etc.) with an edge of theslot 114 a and will prevent (e.g., restrict, limit, etc.) thestorage assembly 100 from rotating. In this manner, thepost 130,upper member 110, andlower member 120 are rotationally fixed relative to theupper support member 140 and thelower support member 150. Such a configuration may facilitate use when an operator is loading or unloadingchains 400 intostorage assembly 100 or whenvehicle 200 is moving (e.g., to prevent undesired rotation, etc.). - With
storage assembly 100 in the second or unlocked state as shown inFIG. 3A , thepost 130,upper member 110, andlower member 120 may be free to rotate (e.g., manually, automatically by way of an actuator, etc.) relative to theupper support member 140 and thelower support member 150. The lockingmember 170 is removed from aslot 114 a of thelocking plate 114, but retained within thecutout 141 at least in part by the retainingfeature 171. The retainingfeature 171 may contact an inner surface of theside wall 140 c of theupper support member 140. Thesecond leg 170 e of the lockingmember 170 may rest against an outer surface of theside wall 140 c when thestorage assembly 100 is configured in the second state. From this position, an operator may rotate at least one of thepost 130,upper member 110, andlower member 120 to access a different section or location of thestorage assembly 100. After an operator rotates thestorage assembly 100 to a desired position or access point, the operator can move (e.g., translate, rotate, slidably dispose, etc.) the lockingmember 170 into acorresponding slot 114 a of thelocking plate 114 to lock or otherwise secure thestorage assembly 100 in position (i.e., returning thestorage assembly 100 to the first state). - In this manner, the
storage assembly 100 provides for improved accessibility and organization of equipment (e.g., chains, shackles, frame forks, hooks, tools, etc.). Furthermore, thestorage assembly 100 disclosed herein is compact, simple, reliable, and easy to use. - According to an exemplary embodiment shown in
FIGS. 14-15 , a storage assembly, shown asstorage assembly 500, is installed as part ofvehicle 200. As shown inFIGS. 14-15 , thestorage assembly 500 includes an upper member, shown as upper member 510 (e.g., a frame, a rack, etc.), and a lower member, shown as lower member 520 (e.g., a bin, a container, etc.). The upper member 510 is rotatably coupled to an upper support member, shown asupper support member 140. Thelower member 520 is rotatably coupled to a lower support member, shown aslower support member 150. As shown inFIG. 14 , theupper support member 140 is fixed to thewall 201 of thevehicle 200 and thelower support member 150 is fixed to thefloor 202 of thevehicle 200. The upper member 510 and thelower member 520 are configured to rotate in unison relative to theupper support member 140 and thelower support member 150 such that an operator may selectively access different portions of thestorage assembly 500 and thereby access specific equipment stored thereon. - Referring still to
FIGS. 14-15 , the upper member 510 includes a plurality of supports, shown as upper supports 511. As shown inFIGS. 14-15 , the upper member includes fourupper supports 511. In other embodiments, the upper member 510 includes a different number of upper supports 511 (e.g., one, two, three, six, etc.). As shown inFIG. 14 , theupper supports 511 define a plurality of apertures, shown asapertures 512, along vertical edges thereof. Theapertures 512 ofupper supports 511 receive brackets, shown asbrackets 516. As shown inFIGS. 14-15 , thebrackets 516 facilitate storingsnatch blocks 580 within thestorage assembly 500. As shown inFIG. 14 , the location of thebrackets 516 are adjustable to facilitate storing different sized (e.g., larger, small, etc.)snatch blocks 580 within thestorage assembly 500. As shown inFIGS. 14-15 , thelower member 520 includes a corresponding number of supports (e.g., four, etc.), shown as lower supports 522. Thelower supports 522 provide support for the bottom portion of the snatch blocks 580 stored in thestorage assembly 500. - As shown in
FIG. 14 , thestorage assembly 500 includes the lockingmember 170. The lockingmember 170 of thestorage assembly 500 is similar (e.g., operates similarly, etc.) to the lockingmember 170 ofstorage assembly 100 discussed above. In the locked position (e.g., the first state, etc.), the lockingmember 170 engages theslot 114 a of thelocking plate 114. The lockingplate 114 is coupled to the upper member 510 such that when the lockingmember 170 engages with theslot 114 a, both thelocking plate 114 and the upper member 510 are rotatably fixed. By way of example, an operator may rotate at least one of the upper member 510 and thelower member 520 after disengaging (e.g., lifting, removing, etc.) the lockingmember 170 from theslot 114 a (e.g., to access a different section or location of thestorage assembly 500, etc.). After an operator rotates thestorage assembly 100 to a desired position or access point, the operator may move (e.g., translate, rotate, slidably dispose, etc.) the lockingmember 170 into acorresponding slot 114 a of thelocking plate 114 to lock or otherwise secure thestorage assembly 500 in position (i.e., returning thestorage assembly 500 to the first state). In this manner, thestorage assembly 500 provides for improved accessibility and organization of equipment (e.g., snatchblocks 580, etc.). Furthermore, thestorage assembly 500 disclosed herein is compact, simple, reliable, and easy to use. - According to the exemplary embodiment shown in
FIG. 16 , a storage assembly, shown asstorage assembly 600, is configured to facilitate storage of still other equipment. Thestorage assembly 600 may be installed in a vehicle, such as thevehicle 200. As shown inFIG. 16 , thestorage assembly 600 includes a post, shown aspost 630. Thepost 630 is rotatably coupled to anupper support member 140 at adistal end 630 b (e.g., an upper end, etc.) of thepost 630 and to alower support member 150 at aproximal end 630 a (e.g., a lower end, etc.) of thepost 630. Theupper support member 140 and thelower support member 150 may be fixed relative to a portion of the vehicle 200 (e.g., thewall 201, thefloor 202, a ceiling of a storage compartment located on or within the body of thevehicle 200, etc.). - As shown in
FIG. 16 , a plurality of support members are positioned along thepost 630. The support members each include anupper member 610, amiddle member 615, and alower member 620. Theupper member 610 and thelower member 620 are coupled by way of themiddle member 615, thereby forming a single, continuous (e.g., unitary, etc.) structure. In other embodiments, theupper member 610, themiddle member 615, and thelower member 620 do not from a single unitary structure. In still other embodiments, the support members do not includemiddle member 615. As shown inFIG. 16 , each of the plurality ofupper members 610 define a plurality of slots, shown asslots 612. Each of the plurality oflower member 620 define a corresponding number ofslots 622. Each of theslots 612 and theslots 622 align and receive a bracket, shown asbracket 640. By way of example, thebrackets 640 may be used to store equipment (e.g., shackles, hooks, etc.). - As shown in
FIG. 16 , thestorage assembly 600 includes the lockingmember 170 configured to engage with theslots 114 a of alocking plate 114. By way of example, when the lockingmember 170 engages theslot 114 a, thepost 630 may become rotatably fixed. When the lockingmember 170 is disengaged, thepost 630 is rotatable. According to an exemplary embodiment, each support member is configured to rotate in unison relative to the other support members such that an operator may selectively access different portions of thestorage assembly 600 and thereby access specific equipment stored thereon. In other embodiments, thepost 630 includes various portions, each independently rotatable such that individual support members are able to be rotated while the other support members remain stationary. - According to the exemplary embodiment of
FIG. 17 , a storage assembly, shown asstorage assembly 700, is configured to facilitate storage of still other equipment. Thestorage assembly 700 may be installed as part of a vehicle, such as thevehicle 200. In one embodiment, thestorage assembly 700 is installed with the longitudinal axis of thestorage assembly 700 positioned vertically. In other embodiments, thestorage assembly 700 is installed with the longitudinal axis positioned horizontally. As shown inFIG. 17 , thestorage assembly 700 includes afirst support member 740 and asecond support member 750. According to various exemplary embodiments, thefirst support member 740 and thesecond support member 750 are fixed relative to a portion of the vehicle 200 (e.g., thewall 201, thefloor 202, a ceiling of a storage compartment located on or within the body of thevehicle 200, etc.). - As shown in
FIG. 17 , thefirst support member 740 and thesecond support member 750 are connected by a middle support member, shown asstorage tree 730. Thestorage tree 730 is coupled to the first support member 740 (e.g., an upper mounting plate, panel, etc.) at adistal end 730 b (e.g., an upper end, etc.) of thestorage tree 730 and to the second support member 750 (e.g., a lower mounting plate, panel, etc.) at aproximal end 730 a (e.g., a lower end, etc.) of thestorage tree 730. According to an exemplary embodiment, thestorage tree 730 is rotationally fixed. In other embodiments, thestorage tree 730 is rotatably coupled to thefirst support member 740 and thesecond support member 750. As shown inFIG. 17 , thestorage tree 730 includes a plurality of couplings, shown ascouplings 732, configured to receive a plurality offrame forks 780. As shown inFIG. 17 , thestorage tree 730 includes brackets, shown asbrackets 762, configured to receiveend caps 760. By way of example, the end caps 760 may be secured to thebrackets 762 usingpins 792. In one embodiment, thepins 792 are coupled to the vehicle 200 (e.g., a wall, a floor surface, etc.) with a housing, shown aspin housing 790. In other embodiments, thepins 792 are stored within thestorage assembly 700. - By way of example, the
frame forks 780 may attach to a boom of thevehicle 200 via adapters, shown asfork adapters 770. Thefork adapters 770 slidably engage the boom viaapertures 772. By way of example, the end caps 760 are configured to secure the ends of the boom of thevehicle 200 when thefork adapters 770 andframe forks 780 are being used by an operator. The end caps 760 substantially prevent thefork adapters 770 from disengaging from the boom. In one embodiment, thefork adapters 770 are stored in the same location within the vehicle 200 (e.g., cabinet, shelf, etc.) as thestorage assembly 700. In other embodiments, thefork adapters 770 are stored in a different location. In some embodiments, thefork adapters 770 are stored within thestorage assembly 700. - According to the exemplary embodiment of
FIG. 18 , a storage assembly, shown asstorage assembly 800, is configured to facilitate storage of various equipment. Thestorage assembly 800 may be installed as part of a vehicle, such as thevehicle 200. As shown inFIG. 18 , thestorage assembly 800 includes a post, shown aspost 830. Thepost 830 is rotatably coupled to anupper support member 140 at adistal end 830 b (e.g., an upper end, etc.) of thepost 830 and to alower support member 150 at aproximal end 830 a (e.g., a lower end, etc.) of thepost 830. By way of example, theupper support member 140 and thelower support member 150 may be fixed relative to a portion of the vehicle 200 (e.g., thewall 201, thefloor 202, a ceiling of a storage compartment located on or within the body of thevehicle 200, etc.). - As shown in
FIG. 18 , thestorage assembly 800 includes anupper member 810 and alower member 820. Theupper member 810 and thelower member 820 are configured to rotate in unison relative to theupper support member 140 and thelower support member 150 such that an operator may selectively access different portions of thestorage assembly 800 and thereby access specific equipment stored thereon. In other embodiments, theupper member 810 and thelower member 820 rotate independent of each other (e.g.,upper member 810 may rotate while thelower member 820 remains stationary or vice versa, etc.). - As shown in
FIG. 18 , theupper member 810 defines a plurality ofapertures 812 positioned to receive a plurality offrame forks 880. Thelower member 820 defines a plurality ofapertures 822 positioned to receive a plurality offrame forks 882. Theframe forks 880 and the frame forks 882 a substantially similar in shape and function, thoughframe forks 882 are longer in a longitudinal direction. As shown inFIG. 18 , theupper member 810 is spaced a distance from the lower member 820 (e.g., to provide sufficient storage room for theframe forks 882, etc.). The separation or arrangement of the differently sized frame forks (e.g., theframe forks 880, theframe forks 882, etc.) allows for better organization and ease of use. In other embodiments, the storage assembly includes more storage members (e.g., three, four, etc.) to store a greater variety of frame forks (e.g., different sizes, different material compositions, etc.) or still other components or equipment - Each of the various elements disclosed herein, such as the
upper support member 140, thelower support member 150, theupper member 110, thelower member 120, the lockingplate 114, thepost 130, and the lockingmember 170 can each be made out of various rigid materials or combinations of materials such as steel, polypropylene, aluminum, or any other rigid material suitable for storing (e.g., hanging, etc.) equipment (e.g., chains, hooks, tools, etc.). - As utilized herein, the terms “approximately,” “about,” “substantially”, and similar terms are intended to have a broad meaning in harmony with the common and accepted usage by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the subject matter of this disclosure pertains. It should be understood by those of skill in the art who review this disclosure that these terms are intended to allow a description of certain features described and claimed without restricting the scope of these features to the precise numerical ranges provided. Accordingly, these terms should be interpreted as indicating that insubstantial or inconsequential modifications or alterations of the subject matter described and claimed are considered to be within the scope of the invention as recited in the appended claims.
- It should be noted that the term “exemplary” as used herein to describe various embodiments is intended to indicate that such embodiments are possible examples, representations, and/or illustrations of possible embodiments (and such term is not intended to connote that such embodiments are necessarily extraordinary or superlative examples).
- The terms “coupled,” “connected,” and the like, as used herein, mean the joining of two members directly or indirectly to one another. Such joining may be stationary (e.g., permanent) or moveable (e.g., removable or releasable). Such joining may be achieved with the two members or the two members and any additional intermediate members being integrally formed as a single unitary body with one another or with the two members or the two members and any additional intermediate members being attached to one another.
- References herein to the positions of elements (e.g., “top,” “bottom,” “above,” “below,” etc.) are merely used to describe the orientation of various elements in the figures. It should be noted that the orientation of various elements may differ according to other exemplary embodiments, and that such variations are intended to be encompassed by the present disclosure.
- It is important to note that the construction and arrangement of the assembly as shown in the various exemplary embodiments is illustrative only. Although only a few embodiments have been described in detail in this disclosure, those skilled in the art who review this disclosure will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible (e.g., variations in sizes, dimensions, structures, shapes and proportions of the various elements, values of parameters, mounting arrangements, use of materials, colors, orientations, etc.) without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described herein. For example, elements shown as integrally formed may be constructed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be reversed or otherwise varied, and the nature or number of discrete elements or positions may be altered or varied. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be varied or re-sequenced according to alternative embodiments.
- Other substitutions, modifications, changes and omissions may also be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the various exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, any element (e.g.,
upper member 110,lower member 120,post 130,upper support member 140,lower support member 150, lockingmember 170, etc.) disclosed in one embodiment may be incorporated or utilized with any other embodiment disclosed herein.
Claims (20)
1. A vehicle storage assembly, comprising:
a mount;
a shaft having an end that is rotatably coupled to the mount such that the shaft is rotatable about an axis;
a frame configured to support a plurality of rigging accessories, the frame comprising:
an outer wall; and
a plurality of supports defining a plurality of stations;
a bin, comprising:
an outer panel disposed a first distance radially outward from the axis; and
a plurality of partitions defining a plurality of cavities each configured to receive at least a portion of one or more of the plurality of rigging accessories;
a locking member; and
a locking member receiver rotatable with the shaft and defining a plurality of openings, wherein the locking member is configured to engage with one of the plurality of openings to selectively fix the shaft, the frame, and the bin in a corresponding locking position thereby facilitating operator access to a desired one of the plurality of stations, wherein the locking member receiver is disposed a second distance radially outward from the axis, and wherein the second distance is less than the first distance such that the locking member receiver is disposed radially inward relative to the outer panel of the bin.
2. The vehicle storage assembly of claim 1 , wherein the outer wall of the frame extends a third distance radially outward from the axis, wherein the first distance is greater than the third distance such that the outer wall of the frame is disposed radially inward relative to the outer panel of the bin.
3. The vehicle storage assembly of claim 1 , wherein the locking member is selectively repositionable between (a) a locking position where the locking member prevents rotation of the shaft, the frame, and the bin about the axis and (b) a disengaged position where the locking member does not prevent rotation of the shaft, the frame, and the bin about the axis, and wherein the locking member is entirely supported by the mount at least when the locking member is in the disengaged position.
4. The vehicle storage assembly of claim 1 , wherein the outer wall of the frame comprises a curved strip having a thickness defined in a radial direction that is perpendicular to the axis, wherein the curved strip has a height defined parallel to the axis, and wherein the height is greater than the thickness such that the curved strip is configured to limit rotation of at least a hook of the plurality of rigging accessories.
5. The vehicle storage assembly of claim 1 , wherein at least one surface of the outer wall of the frame extends parallel to the axis.
6. The vehicle storage assembly of claim 5 , wherein the outer wall of the frame has a cylindrical shape.
7. The vehicle storage assembly of claim 1 , wherein the outer panel of the bin has a first height defined parallel to the axis, wherein at least one of the plurality of partitions of the bin includes an outer edge having a second height defined parallel to the axis, and wherein the second height is not greater than the first height.
8. The vehicle storage assembly of claim 1 , wherein the mount is coupled to at least one of an interior wall, an exterior wall, a ceiling, and a floor of a storage compartment that is configured to be coupled to a vehicle such that the mount is fixed relative to the vehicle.
9. The vehicle storage assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of rigging accessories include at least one of a chain, a shackle, a hook, a snatch block, and a frame fork.
10. A vehicle storage assembly, comprising:
a mount;
a post having an end that is rotatably coupled to the mount such that the post is rotatable about an axis;
an upper member configured to support a plurality of rigging accessories, the upper member comprising:
an outer wall; and
a plurality of supports defining a plurality of stations;
a lower member, comprising:
an outer panel disposed a first distance radially outward from the axis; and
a plurality of partitions defining a plurality of cavities each configured to receive at least a portion of one or more of the plurality of rigging accessories;
a locking member; and
a locking member receiver rotatable with the post and defining a plurality of openings, wherein the locking member is configured to engage with one of the plurality of openings to selectively fix the post, the upper member, and the lower member in a corresponding locking position thereby facilitating operator access to a desired one of the plurality of stations, wherein the locking member receiver is disposed a second distance radially outward from the axis, and wherein the second distance is less than the first distance such that the locking member receiver is disposed radially inward relative to the outer panel of the lower member.
11. The vehicle storage assembly of claim 10 , wherein the outer wall of the upper member extends a third distance radially outward from the axis, wherein the first distance is greater than the third distance such that the outer wall of the upper member is disposed radially inward relative to the outer panel of the lower member.
12. The vehicle storage assembly of claim 10 , wherein the locking member is selectively repositionable between (a) a locking position where the locking member prevents rotation of the post, the upper member, and the lower member about the axis and (b) a disengaged position where the locking member does not prevent rotation of the post, the upper member, and the lower member about the axis, and wherein the locking member is entirely supported by the mount at least when the locking member is in the disengaged position.
13. The vehicle storage assembly of claim 10 , wherein the outer wall of the upper member comprises a curved strip having a thickness defined in a radial direction that is perpendicular to the axis, wherein the curved strip has a height defined parallel to the axis, and wherein the height is greater than the thickness such that the curved strip is configured to limit rotation of at least a hook of the plurality of rigging accessories.
14. The vehicle storage assembly of claim 10 , wherein at least one surface of the outer wall of the upper member extends parallel to the axis.
15. The vehicle storage assembly of claim 14 , wherein the outer wall of the upper member has a cylindrical shape.
16. The vehicle storage assembly of claim 10 , wherein the outer panel of the lower member has a first height defined parallel to the axis, wherein at least one of the plurality of partitions of the lower member includes an outer edge having a second height defined parallel to the axis, and wherein the second height is not greater than the first height.
17. The vehicle storage assembly of claim 10 , wherein the mount is coupled to at least one of an interior wall, an exterior wall, a ceiling, and a floor of a storage compartment that is configured to be coupled to a vehicle such that the mount is fixed relative to the vehicle.
18. The vehicle storage assembly of claim 10 , wherein the plurality of rigging accessories include at least one of a chain, a shackle, a hook, a snatch block, and a frame fork.
19. A vehicle storage assembly, comprising:
a mount;
a post having an end that is rotatably coupled to the mount such that the post is rotatable about an axis;
an upper member configured to support a plurality of rigging accessories, the upper member comprising:
an outer wall comprising a curved strip having a first height defined parallel to the axis and a thickness defined in a radial direction perpendicular to the axis, wherein the first height is greater than the thickness such that the curved strip is configured to limit rotation of at least a hook of the plurality of rigging accessories; and
a plurality of supports defining a plurality of stations;
a lower member, comprising:
an outer panel disposed a first distance radially outward from the axis, the outer panel having a second height defined parallel to the axis; and
a plurality of partitions defining a plurality of cavities each configured to receive at least a portion of one or more of the plurality of rigging accessories, wherein at least one of the plurality of partitions includes an uppermost outer edge having a third height defined parallel to the axis, and wherein the third height is not greater than the second height;
a locking member; and
a locking member receiver rotatable with the post and defining a plurality of openings, wherein the locking member is configured to engage with one of the plurality of openings to selectively fix the post, the upper member, and the lower member in a corresponding locking position thereby facilitating operator access to a desired one of the plurality of stations, wherein the locking member receiver is disposed a second distance radially outward from the axis, and wherein the second distance is less than the first distance such that the locking member receiver is disposed radially inward relative to the outer panel of the lower member.
20. The vehicle storage assembly of claim 19 , wherein the locking member is selectively repositionable between (a) a locking position where the locking member prevents rotation of the post, the upper member, and the lower member about the axis and (b) a disengaged position where the locking member does not prevent rotation of the post, the upper member, and the lower member about the axis, and wherein the locking member is entirely supported by the mount at least when the locking member is in the disengaged position.
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