CA2082163A1 - Truck bed divider system - Google Patents
Truck bed divider systemInfo
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60P—VEHICLES ADAPTED FOR LOAD TRANSPORTATION OR TO TRANSPORT, TO CARRY, OR TO COMPRISE SPECIAL LOADS OR OBJECTS
- B60P7/00—Securing or covering of load on vehicles
- B60P7/06—Securing of load
- B60P7/135—Securing or supporting by load bracing means
- B60P7/14—Securing or supporting by load bracing means the load bracing means comprising a movable bulkhead
Abstract
A truck bed divider system for placement within the bed (10) of a truck and the like includes at least one primary divider (16) and at least one secondary divider (18, 20). The primary dividers (16) include brackets (26) at each end that provide a frictional fit against the interior side of the walls (14) of the bed (10) of the truck. By a slotted interrelationship, the primary dividers (16) are situated within the bed at their preferred positions and are thereafter adjusted by extending the brackets (26) outward relative to the divider body (22) to their maximum extent whereby they are pressed against the side of the bed and held thereto by tension, thus eliminating the need for fasteners. The secondary dividers (18, 20) are provided with hooks (42) at their ends and are interfittable between the primary dividers (16) by being hooked into slots (44) perpendicularly defined in the body (22) of the primary dividers (16). Both primary (16) and secondary dividers (18, 20) are preferably provided with shelf extensions (41) for the placement of shelves and the like thereupon.
Description
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Background of the _nvention I. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to truck bed divider systems. More particularly, the present invention relates to a truck bed divider system comprising primary walls for frictional engagement with the interior walls of the pickup bed and secondary walls for slottable interplacement between the primary walls.
II. Description of the Relevant Art In recent years the great utility of the pickup truck has been recogni~ed. The pickup truck, being as it is multi-functional and highly versatile, offers the advantages of being usable to haul goods and, at the same time, being capable of hauling passengers in an interior cab environment comparable to the comforts known and appreciated in the average car.
One of the known disadvantages of the present truck bed is that, while serving very well the desired purpose of placement therein of large loads, it does not function particularly well when being utilized to ship and carry smaller goods. Unless the smaller goods are particularly heavy or include a flat underside, they tend to shift and roll about, in that their motion is relatively unrestricted.
This situation is compounded by the fact that pickup trucks tend to deliver a relatively stiff ride.
Every small bump or rut is felt in the truck, and the ; 30 bed, being uncushioned, receives these shocks directly.
Anything not tied or weighted down moves in response to each jol~
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Background of the _nvention I. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to truck bed divider systems. More particularly, the present invention relates to a truck bed divider system comprising primary walls for frictional engagement with the interior walls of the pickup bed and secondary walls for slottable interplacement between the primary walls.
II. Description of the Relevant Art In recent years the great utility of the pickup truck has been recogni~ed. The pickup truck, being as it is multi-functional and highly versatile, offers the advantages of being usable to haul goods and, at the same time, being capable of hauling passengers in an interior cab environment comparable to the comforts known and appreciated in the average car.
One of the known disadvantages of the present truck bed is that, while serving very well the desired purpose of placement therein of large loads, it does not function particularly well when being utilized to ship and carry smaller goods. Unless the smaller goods are particularly heavy or include a flat underside, they tend to shift and roll about, in that their motion is relatively unrestricted.
This situation is compounded by the fact that pickup trucks tend to deliver a relatively stiff ride.
Every small bump or rut is felt in the truck, and the ; 30 bed, being uncushioned, receives these shocks directly.
Anything not tied or weighted down moves in response to each jol~
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In an effort to minimize this characteristic, bed boxes have been utilized. These boxes typically comprise a box interfittable between the side walls and placeable against the front wall of the bed. The box conventionally has two doors on its top side, each being situated 50 as to open opposite the other. The box is generally lockable.
However ! while providing some relief to the problem, these bed boxes tend to be rather expensive and not easy to fit in place within the pickup truck bed. And, because the bed box does not extend to the floor of the bed but rather leaves a space between the fl^^r and the bo~tom of the bo~., it does n^t provlde much space for carryiny the desired goods.
Additionally, the bed box is not usable once a bed cover or bed cap is fitted. When the bed is covered by either construction, there is no practical syste~ for dividing the bed into usable compartments.
Accordingly, prior approaches to providing effective bed divider systems have failed to eliminate the problems commonly associated with pickup truck beds. ~;
'~;' ~'' _mmary of the Present Invention The present inVentiQn provides a truck bed divider system for placement within the bed of a truck and the like that overcomes the problems associated with maximization of the utility of the pickup truck bed. While the divider system of the present invention is primarily directed at use in a pickup truck, its application may be extended to use in the commercial van or passenger van.
The truck bed divider system of the present ;
invention provides a system that is easily placed in the truck bed and ~is easily removed. The divider system of the present invention is primarily directed ',:
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to use in a truck bed having a bed liner disposed therein where the liner has vertically corrugated sides as is commonly the case, although i~ may be used in any bed having corrugated or substantially pLanar interior wall surfaces.
The divider system fundamentally comprises two divider walls, a primary divider and a secondary divider. The primary divider abuts the interior wall surfaces~ while the secondary divider is interfittable between the primary dividers. Of course, a single divider may ac~ as both a primary divider if one end abuts an interior wall surface and the other end interlocks a primary dividcr.
The primary divider includes at each end a frictional-engagement bracket. The bracket fits into a recessed segment of the corrugated wall. In a preferred embodiment! by a slotted nut and bolt relationship, the placement of the bracket may be adjusted relative to the body of the divider and may be extended outwardly or inwardly as the situation requires for tight abutment agains~ an interior wall surface of the bed. Once generally situated at the desired position within the pickup truck bed, the brackets are moved outwardly away from the body until seized tightly against the selec~ed interior wall surfaces. The fasteners are then tightened to maintain this position. By the present systemr the primary dividers do not require attachement to the walls of the bed by fasteners and the like, and may accordingly be easily removed.
The bolt of the primary divider fastener assembly preferably is an eyebolt, thus providing additional points of attachment for ropes or similar hold-down methods.
The body of the primary divider has . .
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slots. The slots accomodate slotted hooks fitted at the ends of the secondary dividers. This construction provides for a fastener-free assembly of the secondary dividers relative to the primary dividers. Like the primary dividers, the secondary dividers may be easily installed and removed.
The brackets fitted to the secondary dividers have slots axially defined therein to accomodate adjustment of the brackets with respect to the dividers as may be necessary.
Both the primary and secondary dividers are preferably provided with elongated, axial shelf brACkpts . ThC~s~ bri~cl~ tc ~11 C~.'7 for select~ ~TC~ pl ~cel.n~nt thereupon of one or more shelves or cover assemblies.
As an alternate method of attachment of both the primary and secondary dividers, pivotable brackets are fitted to the interior sufaces of the walls or on the primary dividers. The brackets have slots defined therein and may be pivoted from an upright position to release a divider to a lowered locked position whereby the divider is locked within the slot of the bracket.
As a possible option, the divider system of the present invention includes one or more section covers for placement over a subdivider section, thereby providing protection and security ~or a selected section. `
Other advantages and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following detaiIed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawing. ~
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Brief Description of the Drawing The present invention will become more fully understood by reference to the following detailed descrip~ion of the preferred embodiments of the present invention when read in conjunction with the ' .
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accompanying drawing/ in which like reference characters refer to like parts throughout the views and in which:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pickup truck bed showing the divider system of the present invention in place therein;
FIG. 2 is a close-up exploded view of the principal attacment brackets and fasteners of the primary and secondary dividers according to the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a top view illustrating the primary : ~:
divider of the present invention in place between two n~ertor wal 1 curfaceg of a he~; partlally shnwni ::
FIG. ~ is an elevational side view :
illustrating the seconary divider of the present invention; :~
FIG . 5 is a perspective view illustrating an ~-~
alternate method of attaching a divider according to the present invention; :
FIG. 6 is a view taken along line 6-6 of ;
Figure 5;
FIG. 7 is an additional alternate embodiment showing attachment-of a divider;
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of yet another ~ .
embodiment of attachment; .:.
FIG. 9 illustrates an alternate system for .
locking a primary or secondary divider in place; .
FIG. 10 illustrates a partial elevational side view showing the locking embodiment of FIG. 9 in its - 30 locked position;
FIG~ 11 illustrates a box top construction for ~ :
covering a divided segment; and :
FIG. 12 is an elevated cut-away side view t.aken along line 12-12 of the box to2 construction illustrated in FIG. 11.
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WO 9l/17066 PCT/U59l/03043 Detailed Descrlption of the Pref rred Embodiment of the Present Inventi.on The drawing discloses the preferred embodiment o~
the present invention. While the configuratio3~s according to the illustrated embodiments are preferred, it is envisi-oned that alternate configurations of the present invention may be adopted without deviating from the invention as portrayed. The preferred embodiment is discussed hereafter.
Referring to Figure l, a pickup truck, generally indicated as lO, includes a truck bed 12. Of cou~se, in lieu of the pickup truck lO, a van (not shown) may be selected for use with the present invention.
~ ithin the interior space of the bed 12 there are defined a plurality of interior wall surfaces 14, 14'. The surfaces 14, 14' are typically corrugated as shown or may be substantially smooth. Very often bed liners disclose ~he corrugated apperance. While primarily suitable for applica-tions to beds having corrugated walls, the present invention may be employed in beds with smooth-walled construction. ;;
Within the interior space of the bed 12 there are positioned a pair of primary dividers 16, 16', a pair of secondary dividers 18, 20, and a tertiary divider 21 disposed between a wall surface l4, 14' of the truck bed 12 and a secondary divider 18. O~ course, the disposition of the dividers 16, 16', 18, 20, 21 is only suggested, and the dividers 16, 16', 18~ 20, 21 may be fit~ed in alternate configurations from that illustrated.
Referring to Figure 2, a detailed perspective view of the preferred bracket~divider construction and relation~
ship is illustrated. As may be understood, the primary divider 16 comprises a primary divider body 22 and a primary divider bracket 24. The body 22 i5 preferably composed of two ~portions as illustrated in ~he exploded view to accomodate the secondary divider brackets as will be described belowO
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`S`~ WO91/17066 ~ PCT/US9l/030~3 A portion of the second divider 18 is illustrated. The divider 18 has fixed thereto an adjustable bracket 38 that preferably has a pair of slots 40, 40' axially lefined therein. At one end of the bracket 38 is defined an attachment slot 42 for removable interattachment with any one of a number of slots 44, 44' defined in the primary divider body 22 of the primary divider 16.
The primary divider bracket 24 includes a channelled region 26 axially defined therealong. The channelled region 26 has defined therein a number of fastener receiving apertures 28, 28'. The body 22 has a flange region 3Q ~^r being sI^tt~r.gl~ fitted ~ithln the channelled region 26. A number o fastener slots 32, 32' are defined in the flange region 30. A nut 34 and bolt 36 are interconnected with the fastener aperture 28 and the fastener slot 32. The bolt 36 is preferably an eye bolt as illustrated for providing an optional fastening point for a rope or a tie down strap (not illustrated). This slotted construction allows for movement of the bracket 24 inwardly and outwardly reltive the body 22.
Each of the dividers may be provided with one or more shelf-receiving brackets 41. The brackets 41 -provide disposed thereon of a shelf, a box, or a cover as disclosed below with respect to Figures 11 and 12.
The brackets 41 also strengthen the dividers.
Figure 3 illustrates the placement and adjustment of the primary divider 16 relative the interior surfaces of the walls of the bed 12~ -With reference thereto, the bracket 24 is ;~
Lixed in its position with respect to the body 22.
Thereafter, an opposing bracket 24', is adjusted outwardly and away from the body 22 in the general 3S direction of arrow i'A" to frictionaIly engage the inner surface 14 of the bed 12. Once maximum friction is ' ,'~;' ~
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achieved, the nut 24 and bolt 36 are tightened and the primary divider 16 is locked in place.
Referring to Figure 4, a raised elevational view of the secondary divider 18 is illustrated to reveal the placement of the brackets 38.
Re~erring to Figure 5, a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of a method of attaching the secondary divider 18 to the inner wall surface 14 is illustrated and comprises a slotted, elongated bracket member 46 fastened to the surface 14. Figure 6 is a sectional view of the assembly in place and interlocked according to a view taken along line 6-6 of Figure 5.
With. reference to Figu.e 7, a simplifii2d construction for frictionally engaging a bracketless lS secondary divider 18' with the inner surface 1~ is illustrated. A channelled bracket 48 is positioned in a recessed portion of the corrugated wall and the divider 18' is thereafter positioned therein.
With reference to Figure 8, a modified bracket 38' is pivotably mounted on the divider 18 for attachment to the bracket 46 of the embodiment illustrated in Figure 5. This pivotable interattachment facilitates simplified locking and unlocking.
Figures 9 and 10 disclose still another alternate method of fixing the bracketless secondary divider 18' in place within the bed 12. According to this embodiment, a pivotable assembly 50 comprising a fixed plate 52 and a pivotable slotted arm 54 is illustrated. The bracketless divider 18' is positioned in its selected place and the arms 54 are pivotable to their perpendicular positions as illustrated in solid lines in Figure 10. The shadow lines illustrate the ~nlocked or folded position of the arms 54.
To provide protection from both theft and the weather, a cover 56 may be fitted over interrelated . :
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Having described my invention, however, many modifications thereto will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which it pertains without deviation from the spirit of ~he invention as defined by the scope of the appended claims.
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However ! while providing some relief to the problem, these bed boxes tend to be rather expensive and not easy to fit in place within the pickup truck bed. And, because the bed box does not extend to the floor of the bed but rather leaves a space between the fl^^r and the bo~tom of the bo~., it does n^t provlde much space for carryiny the desired goods.
Additionally, the bed box is not usable once a bed cover or bed cap is fitted. When the bed is covered by either construction, there is no practical syste~ for dividing the bed into usable compartments.
Accordingly, prior approaches to providing effective bed divider systems have failed to eliminate the problems commonly associated with pickup truck beds. ~;
'~;' ~'' _mmary of the Present Invention The present inVentiQn provides a truck bed divider system for placement within the bed of a truck and the like that overcomes the problems associated with maximization of the utility of the pickup truck bed. While the divider system of the present invention is primarily directed at use in a pickup truck, its application may be extended to use in the commercial van or passenger van.
The truck bed divider system of the present ;
invention provides a system that is easily placed in the truck bed and ~is easily removed. The divider system of the present invention is primarily directed ',:
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to use in a truck bed having a bed liner disposed therein where the liner has vertically corrugated sides as is commonly the case, although i~ may be used in any bed having corrugated or substantially pLanar interior wall surfaces.
The divider system fundamentally comprises two divider walls, a primary divider and a secondary divider. The primary divider abuts the interior wall surfaces~ while the secondary divider is interfittable between the primary dividers. Of course, a single divider may ac~ as both a primary divider if one end abuts an interior wall surface and the other end interlocks a primary dividcr.
The primary divider includes at each end a frictional-engagement bracket. The bracket fits into a recessed segment of the corrugated wall. In a preferred embodiment! by a slotted nut and bolt relationship, the placement of the bracket may be adjusted relative to the body of the divider and may be extended outwardly or inwardly as the situation requires for tight abutment agains~ an interior wall surface of the bed. Once generally situated at the desired position within the pickup truck bed, the brackets are moved outwardly away from the body until seized tightly against the selec~ed interior wall surfaces. The fasteners are then tightened to maintain this position. By the present systemr the primary dividers do not require attachement to the walls of the bed by fasteners and the like, and may accordingly be easily removed.
The bolt of the primary divider fastener assembly preferably is an eyebolt, thus providing additional points of attachment for ropes or similar hold-down methods.
The body of the primary divider has . .
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slots. The slots accomodate slotted hooks fitted at the ends of the secondary dividers. This construction provides for a fastener-free assembly of the secondary dividers relative to the primary dividers. Like the primary dividers, the secondary dividers may be easily installed and removed.
The brackets fitted to the secondary dividers have slots axially defined therein to accomodate adjustment of the brackets with respect to the dividers as may be necessary.
Both the primary and secondary dividers are preferably provided with elongated, axial shelf brACkpts . ThC~s~ bri~cl~ tc ~11 C~.'7 for select~ ~TC~ pl ~cel.n~nt thereupon of one or more shelves or cover assemblies.
As an alternate method of attachment of both the primary and secondary dividers, pivotable brackets are fitted to the interior sufaces of the walls or on the primary dividers. The brackets have slots defined therein and may be pivoted from an upright position to release a divider to a lowered locked position whereby the divider is locked within the slot of the bracket.
As a possible option, the divider system of the present invention includes one or more section covers for placement over a subdivider section, thereby providing protection and security ~or a selected section. `
Other advantages and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following detaiIed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawing. ~
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Brief Description of the Drawing The present invention will become more fully understood by reference to the following detailed descrip~ion of the preferred embodiments of the present invention when read in conjunction with the ' .
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accompanying drawing/ in which like reference characters refer to like parts throughout the views and in which:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pickup truck bed showing the divider system of the present invention in place therein;
FIG. 2 is a close-up exploded view of the principal attacment brackets and fasteners of the primary and secondary dividers according to the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a top view illustrating the primary : ~:
divider of the present invention in place between two n~ertor wal 1 curfaceg of a he~; partlally shnwni ::
FIG. ~ is an elevational side view :
illustrating the seconary divider of the present invention; :~
FIG . 5 is a perspective view illustrating an ~-~
alternate method of attaching a divider according to the present invention; :
FIG. 6 is a view taken along line 6-6 of ;
Figure 5;
FIG. 7 is an additional alternate embodiment showing attachment-of a divider;
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of yet another ~ .
embodiment of attachment; .:.
FIG. 9 illustrates an alternate system for .
locking a primary or secondary divider in place; .
FIG. 10 illustrates a partial elevational side view showing the locking embodiment of FIG. 9 in its - 30 locked position;
FIG~ 11 illustrates a box top construction for ~ :
covering a divided segment; and :
FIG. 12 is an elevated cut-away side view t.aken along line 12-12 of the box to2 construction illustrated in FIG. 11.
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WO 9l/17066 PCT/U59l/03043 Detailed Descrlption of the Pref rred Embodiment of the Present Inventi.on The drawing discloses the preferred embodiment o~
the present invention. While the configuratio3~s according to the illustrated embodiments are preferred, it is envisi-oned that alternate configurations of the present invention may be adopted without deviating from the invention as portrayed. The preferred embodiment is discussed hereafter.
Referring to Figure l, a pickup truck, generally indicated as lO, includes a truck bed 12. Of cou~se, in lieu of the pickup truck lO, a van (not shown) may be selected for use with the present invention.
~ ithin the interior space of the bed 12 there are defined a plurality of interior wall surfaces 14, 14'. The surfaces 14, 14' are typically corrugated as shown or may be substantially smooth. Very often bed liners disclose ~he corrugated apperance. While primarily suitable for applica-tions to beds having corrugated walls, the present invention may be employed in beds with smooth-walled construction. ;;
Within the interior space of the bed 12 there are positioned a pair of primary dividers 16, 16', a pair of secondary dividers 18, 20, and a tertiary divider 21 disposed between a wall surface l4, 14' of the truck bed 12 and a secondary divider 18. O~ course, the disposition of the dividers 16, 16', 18, 20, 21 is only suggested, and the dividers 16, 16', 18~ 20, 21 may be fit~ed in alternate configurations from that illustrated.
Referring to Figure 2, a detailed perspective view of the preferred bracket~divider construction and relation~
ship is illustrated. As may be understood, the primary divider 16 comprises a primary divider body 22 and a primary divider bracket 24. The body 22 i5 preferably composed of two ~portions as illustrated in ~he exploded view to accomodate the secondary divider brackets as will be described belowO
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`S`~ WO91/17066 ~ PCT/US9l/030~3 A portion of the second divider 18 is illustrated. The divider 18 has fixed thereto an adjustable bracket 38 that preferably has a pair of slots 40, 40' axially lefined therein. At one end of the bracket 38 is defined an attachment slot 42 for removable interattachment with any one of a number of slots 44, 44' defined in the primary divider body 22 of the primary divider 16.
The primary divider bracket 24 includes a channelled region 26 axially defined therealong. The channelled region 26 has defined therein a number of fastener receiving apertures 28, 28'. The body 22 has a flange region 3Q ~^r being sI^tt~r.gl~ fitted ~ithln the channelled region 26. A number o fastener slots 32, 32' are defined in the flange region 30. A nut 34 and bolt 36 are interconnected with the fastener aperture 28 and the fastener slot 32. The bolt 36 is preferably an eye bolt as illustrated for providing an optional fastening point for a rope or a tie down strap (not illustrated). This slotted construction allows for movement of the bracket 24 inwardly and outwardly reltive the body 22.
Each of the dividers may be provided with one or more shelf-receiving brackets 41. The brackets 41 -provide disposed thereon of a shelf, a box, or a cover as disclosed below with respect to Figures 11 and 12.
The brackets 41 also strengthen the dividers.
Figure 3 illustrates the placement and adjustment of the primary divider 16 relative the interior surfaces of the walls of the bed 12~ -With reference thereto, the bracket 24 is ;~
Lixed in its position with respect to the body 22.
Thereafter, an opposing bracket 24', is adjusted outwardly and away from the body 22 in the general 3S direction of arrow i'A" to frictionaIly engage the inner surface 14 of the bed 12. Once maximum friction is ' ,'~;' ~
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achieved, the nut 24 and bolt 36 are tightened and the primary divider 16 is locked in place.
Referring to Figure 4, a raised elevational view of the secondary divider 18 is illustrated to reveal the placement of the brackets 38.
Re~erring to Figure 5, a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of a method of attaching the secondary divider 18 to the inner wall surface 14 is illustrated and comprises a slotted, elongated bracket member 46 fastened to the surface 14. Figure 6 is a sectional view of the assembly in place and interlocked according to a view taken along line 6-6 of Figure 5.
With. reference to Figu.e 7, a simplifii2d construction for frictionally engaging a bracketless lS secondary divider 18' with the inner surface 1~ is illustrated. A channelled bracket 48 is positioned in a recessed portion of the corrugated wall and the divider 18' is thereafter positioned therein.
With reference to Figure 8, a modified bracket 38' is pivotably mounted on the divider 18 for attachment to the bracket 46 of the embodiment illustrated in Figure 5. This pivotable interattachment facilitates simplified locking and unlocking.
Figures 9 and 10 disclose still another alternate method of fixing the bracketless secondary divider 18' in place within the bed 12. According to this embodiment, a pivotable assembly 50 comprising a fixed plate 52 and a pivotable slotted arm 54 is illustrated. The bracketless divider 18' is positioned in its selected place and the arms 54 are pivotable to their perpendicular positions as illustrated in solid lines in Figure 10. The shadow lines illustrate the ~nlocked or folded position of the arms 54.
To provide protection from both theft and the weather, a cover 56 may be fitted over interrelated . :
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Having described my invention, however, many modifications thereto will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which it pertains without deviation from the spirit of ~he invention as defined by the scope of the appended claims.
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1. (cancelled) 2. (cancelled) 3. (cancelled) 4. (amended) The vehicle bed divider system of claim 13 further including at least one tertiary divider removably disposable between said at least one primary divider and one of said interior wall surfaces.
5. (amended) The vehicle bed divider system of claim 13 further including at least one tertiary divider removably disposable between said at least one secondary divider and one of said interior wall surfaces.
6. (cancelled) 7. (cancelled) 8. (amended) The vehicle bed divider system of claim 13 wherein said bracket has a channel axially provided therein for receiving a portion of said primary divider body, said channel having at least one fastener aperture defined therein.
9. (amended) The vehicle bed divider system of claim 8 wherein said portion of said primary divider body received within said channel has at least one fastener slot provided therein to permit said bracket to be adjusted, outwardly and inwardly relative to said primary divider body.
10. (amended) The vehicle bed divider system of claim 9 further including a fastener assembly for disposition through said fastener aperture and said fastener slot for fixing the position of said bracket and said primary divider body relative to one another.
11. (amended) The vehicle bed divider system of claim 10 wherein said fastener assembly includes a bolt member and a nut member, said bolt member having an eye portion.
12. (cancelled) 13. (amended) A vehicle bed divider system for dividing the interior space of a vehicle bed into two or more segments, said system comprising:
at least one primary divider, said primary divider being removably interfittable between opposing interior wall surfaces of said vehicle bed, said at least one primary divider having a primary divider body and means provided on the opposite ends of said primary divider body for engaging said opposing interior wall surfaces of said vehicle bed to secure said primary divider to said opposing interior wall surfaces;
at least one secondary divider removably disposable between two spaced apart primary dividers;
means for engaging said primary dividers with said opposing interior wall surfaces;
said means for engaging said primary dividers being means for frictionally engaging said primary divider to said opposing interior wall surfaces of said vehicle bed;
said means for frictionally engaging comprising a bracket, said bracket having a wall engaging side and a divider body receiving side;
said bracket being adjustably connected to said primary divider body permitting said bracket to be adjusted outwardly or inwardly relative said primary divider body;
said secondary divided includes a secondary divider body;
means for engaging said secondary divider with said two spaced apart primary dividers; and said means for engaging said secondary divider comprising a bracket having a slotted end, said bracket being attached to said secondary divider body;
- 12.1 -said divider body of said primary divider having slots defined therein for slottingly receiving said slotted end of said secondary divider bracket.
14. (amended) The vehicle bed divider system of claim 13 wherein said secondary divider bracket is adjustably attached to said secondary divider body.
15. (amended) The vehicle bed divider system of claim 14 wherein said primary divider body has axially provided thereupon at least one shelf-engageable bracket.
16. (amended) The vehicle bed divider system of claim 15 wherein said secondary divider body has axially provided thereupon at least one shelf-engageable bracket.
17. (amended) The vehicle bed divider system of claim 13 wherein said primary divider body is composed of a first half and a second half, said first and second halves defining an internal body cavity therebetween.
18. (amended) The vehicle bed divider system of claim 13 further including at least one operable section cover for placement over selected ones of the segments defined by said at least one primary divider.
19. (cancelled) 20. (cancelled) 21. (new) The vehicle bed divider of claim 13 wherein said opposing interior wall surfaces of said truck bed are corrugated having recessed segments, said means for engaging engage said corrugated sidewalls in said recessed segments.
22. (new) The vehicle bed divider of claim 13 wherein said truck bed has a truck bed liner having corrugated side walls, and wherein said corrugated side walls have opposing recessed segments, said means for engaging engage said corrugated side walls of said liner in said opposing recessed segments.
23. (new) A vehicle bed divider system for dividing the interior space of a vehicle bed having a floor and opposing interior wall surfaces into two or more segments, said vehicle having rear wheel housings, said system comprising:
at least one primary divider having opposite ends, said primary divider being removably interfittable between the opposing interior wall surfaces of said vehicle bed;
said at least one primary divider having a body, said body having a top edge, a bottom edge, a pair of sides, and means provided on said opposite ends of said primary divider body for engaging said opposing interior wall surfaces of said vehicle bed to secure said primary divider to said opposing interior wall surfaces;
at least one secondary divider having opposite ends, said at least one secondary divider being removably disposable between two spaced apart primary dividers;
- 13.1 -said at least one secondary divider having a body, said body having a top edge and a bottom edge; and means foe engaging one of said opposite ends of said secondary divider body with one of the sides of said primary divider body;
said means for engaging comprising a bracket and a bracket-receiving slot.
24. (new) A vehicle bed divider system for dividing the interior space of a vehicle bed having a floor and opposing interior wall surfaces into two or more segments, said vehicle having rear wheel housings, said system comprising:
at least one primary divider having opposite ends, said primary divider being removably interfittable between the opposing interior wall surfaces of said vehicle bed;
said at least one primary divider having a body, said body having a top edge, a bottom edge, a pair of walls, and means provided on said opposite ends of said primary divider body for engaging said opposing interior wall surfaces of said vehicle bed to secure said primary divider to said opposing interior wall surfaces;
at least one secondary divider removably disposable between two spaced apart primary dividers, said at least one secondary divider having a body;
means for engaging said secondary divider with said two spaced apart primary dividers;
said means for engaging comprising a bracket, said bracket being attached to said secondary divider body;
said divider body of said primary divider having at least one bracket-receiving slot defined therein for receiving said bracket.
- 13.2 -25. (new) A vehicle bed divider system for dividing the interior space of a vehicle bed having a floor and opposing interior wall surfaces into two or more segments, said vehicle having rear wheel housings, said system comprising:
at least one primary divider having opposite ends, said primary divider being removably interfittable between the opposing interior wall surfaces of said vehicle bed;
said at least one primary divider having a body, said body having a top edge, a bottom edge, a pair of walls, and means provided on said opposite ends of said primary divider body for engaging said opposing interior wall surfaces of said vehicle bed to secure said primary divider to said opposing interior wall surfaces;
at least one secondary divider removably disposable between two spaced apart primary dividers;
said at least one secondary divider including a pair of ends;
means for engaging said secondary divider with said two spaced apart primary dividers;
said means for engaging comprising an interlocking support structure defined on at least one of said pair of ends of said secondary divider and a support structure receiving slot defined in at least one of said pair of walls of said primary divider body.
5. (amended) The vehicle bed divider system of claim 13 further including at least one tertiary divider removably disposable between said at least one secondary divider and one of said interior wall surfaces.
6. (cancelled) 7. (cancelled) 8. (amended) The vehicle bed divider system of claim 13 wherein said bracket has a channel axially provided therein for receiving a portion of said primary divider body, said channel having at least one fastener aperture defined therein.
9. (amended) The vehicle bed divider system of claim 8 wherein said portion of said primary divider body received within said channel has at least one fastener slot provided therein to permit said bracket to be adjusted, outwardly and inwardly relative to said primary divider body.
10. (amended) The vehicle bed divider system of claim 9 further including a fastener assembly for disposition through said fastener aperture and said fastener slot for fixing the position of said bracket and said primary divider body relative to one another.
11. (amended) The vehicle bed divider system of claim 10 wherein said fastener assembly includes a bolt member and a nut member, said bolt member having an eye portion.
12. (cancelled) 13. (amended) A vehicle bed divider system for dividing the interior space of a vehicle bed into two or more segments, said system comprising:
at least one primary divider, said primary divider being removably interfittable between opposing interior wall surfaces of said vehicle bed, said at least one primary divider having a primary divider body and means provided on the opposite ends of said primary divider body for engaging said opposing interior wall surfaces of said vehicle bed to secure said primary divider to said opposing interior wall surfaces;
at least one secondary divider removably disposable between two spaced apart primary dividers;
means for engaging said primary dividers with said opposing interior wall surfaces;
said means for engaging said primary dividers being means for frictionally engaging said primary divider to said opposing interior wall surfaces of said vehicle bed;
said means for frictionally engaging comprising a bracket, said bracket having a wall engaging side and a divider body receiving side;
said bracket being adjustably connected to said primary divider body permitting said bracket to be adjusted outwardly or inwardly relative said primary divider body;
said secondary divided includes a secondary divider body;
means for engaging said secondary divider with said two spaced apart primary dividers; and said means for engaging said secondary divider comprising a bracket having a slotted end, said bracket being attached to said secondary divider body;
- 12.1 -said divider body of said primary divider having slots defined therein for slottingly receiving said slotted end of said secondary divider bracket.
14. (amended) The vehicle bed divider system of claim 13 wherein said secondary divider bracket is adjustably attached to said secondary divider body.
15. (amended) The vehicle bed divider system of claim 14 wherein said primary divider body has axially provided thereupon at least one shelf-engageable bracket.
16. (amended) The vehicle bed divider system of claim 15 wherein said secondary divider body has axially provided thereupon at least one shelf-engageable bracket.
17. (amended) The vehicle bed divider system of claim 13 wherein said primary divider body is composed of a first half and a second half, said first and second halves defining an internal body cavity therebetween.
18. (amended) The vehicle bed divider system of claim 13 further including at least one operable section cover for placement over selected ones of the segments defined by said at least one primary divider.
19. (cancelled) 20. (cancelled) 21. (new) The vehicle bed divider of claim 13 wherein said opposing interior wall surfaces of said truck bed are corrugated having recessed segments, said means for engaging engage said corrugated sidewalls in said recessed segments.
22. (new) The vehicle bed divider of claim 13 wherein said truck bed has a truck bed liner having corrugated side walls, and wherein said corrugated side walls have opposing recessed segments, said means for engaging engage said corrugated side walls of said liner in said opposing recessed segments.
23. (new) A vehicle bed divider system for dividing the interior space of a vehicle bed having a floor and opposing interior wall surfaces into two or more segments, said vehicle having rear wheel housings, said system comprising:
at least one primary divider having opposite ends, said primary divider being removably interfittable between the opposing interior wall surfaces of said vehicle bed;
said at least one primary divider having a body, said body having a top edge, a bottom edge, a pair of sides, and means provided on said opposite ends of said primary divider body for engaging said opposing interior wall surfaces of said vehicle bed to secure said primary divider to said opposing interior wall surfaces;
at least one secondary divider having opposite ends, said at least one secondary divider being removably disposable between two spaced apart primary dividers;
- 13.1 -said at least one secondary divider having a body, said body having a top edge and a bottom edge; and means foe engaging one of said opposite ends of said secondary divider body with one of the sides of said primary divider body;
said means for engaging comprising a bracket and a bracket-receiving slot.
24. (new) A vehicle bed divider system for dividing the interior space of a vehicle bed having a floor and opposing interior wall surfaces into two or more segments, said vehicle having rear wheel housings, said system comprising:
at least one primary divider having opposite ends, said primary divider being removably interfittable between the opposing interior wall surfaces of said vehicle bed;
said at least one primary divider having a body, said body having a top edge, a bottom edge, a pair of walls, and means provided on said opposite ends of said primary divider body for engaging said opposing interior wall surfaces of said vehicle bed to secure said primary divider to said opposing interior wall surfaces;
at least one secondary divider removably disposable between two spaced apart primary dividers, said at least one secondary divider having a body;
means for engaging said secondary divider with said two spaced apart primary dividers;
said means for engaging comprising a bracket, said bracket being attached to said secondary divider body;
said divider body of said primary divider having at least one bracket-receiving slot defined therein for receiving said bracket.
- 13.2 -25. (new) A vehicle bed divider system for dividing the interior space of a vehicle bed having a floor and opposing interior wall surfaces into two or more segments, said vehicle having rear wheel housings, said system comprising:
at least one primary divider having opposite ends, said primary divider being removably interfittable between the opposing interior wall surfaces of said vehicle bed;
said at least one primary divider having a body, said body having a top edge, a bottom edge, a pair of walls, and means provided on said opposite ends of said primary divider body for engaging said opposing interior wall surfaces of said vehicle bed to secure said primary divider to said opposing interior wall surfaces;
at least one secondary divider removably disposable between two spaced apart primary dividers;
said at least one secondary divider including a pair of ends;
means for engaging said secondary divider with said two spaced apart primary dividers;
said means for engaging comprising an interlocking support structure defined on at least one of said pair of ends of said secondary divider and a support structure receiving slot defined in at least one of said pair of walls of said primary divider body.
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