US20070257501A1 - Vehicle cargo retention system - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to vehicle cargo areas having a panel movable between a stowed position and an upright position to divide the cargo area and thereby prevent cargo shifting.
- Prior art pickup trucks include a cab for carrying a driver and one or more passengers, as well as a cargo box behind the cab for carrying cargo.
- the cargo box is typically defined by a cargo floor, two sidewalls, and the back of the cab.
- the cargo box includes an opening at the rearward end to facilitate the loading and unloading of cargo onto the cargo floor.
- a tailgate is pivotably mounted to the end of the cargo box to selectively close the rearward opening thereof. Cargo placed on the cargo floor adjacent the opening may shift forward during movement of the pickup truck, away from the opening.
- Cargo boxes are typically open and exposed from the exterior. In order to secure personal items in the cargo box, a separate, lockable tool box is sometimes placed in the front portion of the cargo box. However, the tool box reduces the length of the cargo box available for cargo.
- a pickup truck with a cargo box includes a cargo floor and two sidewalls that cooperate to at least partially define a cargo area.
- the cargo box also includes at least one panel that is movably mounted with respect to the floor and selectively movable between a stowed position and an upright position. In the upright position, the panel extends higher into the cargo area thereby to separate a first portion of the cargo area and a second portion of the cargo area.
- the panel when upright, prevents the shifting of cargo during vehicle movement by creating a barrier to restrict cargo to one portion of the cargo area.
- the panel prevents the shifting of cargo forward of the panel, thus keeping the cargo close to the opening for easy removal after transport.
- the panel defines a storage compartment with a closable door.
- the storage compartment provides secure storage for personal or other items, and, when the panel is in the stowed position, does not substantially affect the length of the cargo box available for other cargo.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic, perspective view of a pickup truck including a cargo box bed liner having two selectively movable panels in respective stowed positions;
- FIG. 2 is a schematic, perspective view of the bed liner of FIG. 1 with the two selectively movable panels in respective upright positions;
- FIG. 3 is a schematic, rear view of the bed liner of FIGS. 1 and 2 ;
- FIG. 4 is a schematic, perspective view of the bed liner of FIGS. 1-3 with one of the movable panels in its respective stowed position and the other of the movable panels in its respective upright position.
- a pickup truck 10 is schematically depicted.
- the pickup truck 10 includes a cab 14 for enclosing a driver and one or more passengers.
- the pickup truck also includes a cargo box 16 that has two sidewalls 18 and a load floor 22 that cooperate with the rear panel of the cab 14 to define a cargo area 26 .
- the floor 22 and the sidewalls 18 cooperate to define an opening 27 at the rearward end of the cargo box 16 to facilitate the loading and unloading of cargo.
- a tailgate 29 is pivotable between an open position, as shown, and a closed position in which the tailgate 29 obstructs the opening 27 .
- the pickup truck 10 includes a bed liner 30 inside the cargo area 26 .
- the bed liner 30 includes a member 32 that defines two sidewalls 34 and a floor 38 that cooperate to define cargo area 42 that is coextensive with cargo area 26 .
- a “sidewall” or a “floor” of a cargo box may be part of the vehicle body, as sidewalls 18 and floor 22 , or they may be part of a bed liner, as sidewalls 34 and floor 38 .
- Member 32 also defines front wall 46 that defines the forward extent of cargo area 42 .
- the member 32 may be of single-piece construction or multiple-piece construction within the scope of the claimed invention.
- Bed liner 30 is preferably configured not to interfere with the installation of after-market products such as caps, tonneau covers, etc.
- sidewalls 34 are positioned under the upper rails of sidewalls 18 so that the bed liner is under or flush to the top of the cargo box 16 .
- materials that may be employed to form the member 32 within the scope of the claimed invention, such as polyethylene, fiber glass, etc.
- a first panel 50 is pivotably connected at one end to the floor 38 via hinges (not shown).
- a second panel 54 is pivotably connected at one end to the floor 38 via hinges (not shown). The first panel 50 and the second panel 54 are shown in respective stowed positions in FIG. 1 .
- the panels 50 , 54 When in their respective stowed positions, the panels 50 , 54 are arranged such that their smallest dimension (i.e., thickness) is vertically oriented to maximize vertical cargo space in the cargo area 42 . To further maximize the vertical cargo space in the cargo area 42 , the panels 50 , 54 rest on the floor 38 and are at least partially located in a respective concavity 58 , 62 formed in the floor 38 when in their respective stowed positions.
- Each panel 50 , 54 is selectively pivotable approximately 90 degrees to a respective upright position, as shown in FIG. 2 .
- panel 50 is oriented such that its smallest dimension is not vertically oriented, and, accordingly, the panel 50 extends higher into the cargo area 42 than when in the stowed position as shown in FIG. 1 .
- panel 54 is oriented such that its smallest dimension is not vertically oriented, and, accordingly, the panel 54 extends higher into the cargo area 42 than when in the stowed position as shown in FIG. 1 .
- the panel 50 In the upright position, the panel 50 separates a first portion 66 of the cargo area 42 and a second portion 70 of the cargo area. Similarly, in the upright position, the panel 54 separates the second portion 70 of the cargo area 42 from a third portion 74 of the cargo area 42 . Each portion 66 , 70 , 74 forms a compartment.
- the panels 50 , 54 prevent load shifting by retaining cargo in a respective one of the compartments. Thus, for example, cargo placed in the first portion 66 of the cargo area will remain in the first portion 66 of the cargo area adjacent the opening 27 because of the first panel 50 .
- each sidewall 34 defines a respective forward protrusion 78 A and a respective rearward protrusion 78 B.
- Protrusions 78 A and 78 B extend inward into the cargo area 42 , and are sufficiently positioned to cause physical part interference with a respective one of the panels 50 , 54 in their upright positions. More specifically, and with reference to FIG. 2 , the rearward protrusions 78 B physically interfere with forward rotation of the first panel 50 in the upright position. Similarly, the forward protrusions 78 A physically interfere with the rearward rotation of the second panel 54 in the upright position.
- each rearward protrusion 78 B has a latch member 82 thereon.
- the panel 50 which is shown in its stowed position in FIG. 3 , has two latch members 86 mounted thereon for movement therewith.
- Latch members 86 are releasably engageable with latch members 82 .
- Each of latch members 86 is positioned on the panel 50 so as to align with, and engage, a respective one of the latch members 82 on a respective one of the rearward protrusions 78 B when the panel 50 is in the upright position.
- Latch members 82 , 86 cooperate to form a latching system configured to releasably lock the panel 50 in the upright position.
- latch members 82 may be latches such as those used with vehicle doors or tailgates
- latch members 86 may be strikers.
- Exemplary latches and strikers are described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,618,069, issued Apr. 8, 1997 to Konchan, et al., and U.S. Pat. No. 6,364,379, issued Apr. 2, 2002 to Roberts, et al., both of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties.
- a “latch system” may include any device or devices sufficiently configured to releasably retain a panel in its upright position.
- latch release devices 90 When latch members 82 and latch members 86 are engaged with one another, they lock together, thereby locking the panel 50 with respect to the sidewalls 34 in the upright position.
- the latch members 82 , 86 are releasably engageable.
- a first latch release device 90 is mounted with respect to one of the sidewalls 34
- a second latch release device 90 is mounted with respect to the other sidewall 34 .
- Exemplary latch release devices include push-buttons, pull handles, etc.
- Each latch release device 90 is operatively connected to both latches 82 on the rear protrusions 78 B, and each latch release device 90 is operative to selectively cause the disengagement of both of the latches 82 to release the panel 50 from its upright position.
- a vehicle user can disengage both latches 82 using a single latch release device 90 when moving the panel 50 from the upright position to the stowed position.
- connection system 94 operatively interconnects each release device 90 with both latches 82 .
- the connection system 94 is mechanical, and employs cables or rods.
- the connection system is electrical, and includes actuators (not shown) to cause the disengagement of the latches 82 .
- the latch release devices are shown only in FIG. 3 . It should be noted that the latch system shown in FIG. 3 with respect to the first panel 50 and the rear protrusions 78 B is substantially similar to the latch system employed with the panel 54 and the forward protrusions 78 A.
- each panel 50 , 54 defines storage compartments 100 therein.
- the floor 38 also defines a plurality of storage compartments 100 between the panels 50 , 54 .
- Each storage compartment 100 has a respective opening 102 .
- Each storage compartment 100 has a respective door 110 that is pivotably connected with respect to a panel 50 , 54 or the floor 38 and that is movable between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, each door 110 closes a respective opening 102 to secure a respective storage compartment 100 . All doors 110 are shown in respective closed positions in FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- the doors 110 that are pivotably connected to the panel 50 are depicted in their respective open positions in FIG. 4 , as are two of the doors 110 pivotably connected to the floor 38 .
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- This invention relates to vehicle cargo areas having a panel movable between a stowed position and an upright position to divide the cargo area and thereby prevent cargo shifting.
- Prior art pickup trucks include a cab for carrying a driver and one or more passengers, as well as a cargo box behind the cab for carrying cargo. The cargo box is typically defined by a cargo floor, two sidewalls, and the back of the cab. The cargo box includes an opening at the rearward end to facilitate the loading and unloading of cargo onto the cargo floor. A tailgate is pivotably mounted to the end of the cargo box to selectively close the rearward opening thereof. Cargo placed on the cargo floor adjacent the opening may shift forward during movement of the pickup truck, away from the opening.
- Cargo boxes are typically open and exposed from the exterior. In order to secure personal items in the cargo box, a separate, lockable tool box is sometimes placed in the front portion of the cargo box. However, the tool box reduces the length of the cargo box available for cargo.
- A pickup truck with a cargo box is provided. The cargo box includes a cargo floor and two sidewalls that cooperate to at least partially define a cargo area. The cargo box also includes at least one panel that is movably mounted with respect to the floor and selectively movable between a stowed position and an upright position. In the upright position, the panel extends higher into the cargo area thereby to separate a first portion of the cargo area and a second portion of the cargo area.
- The panel, when upright, prevents the shifting of cargo during vehicle movement by creating a barrier to restrict cargo to one portion of the cargo area. Thus, if the panel is in close proximity to a rear opening of the cargo box, the panel prevents the shifting of cargo forward of the panel, thus keeping the cargo close to the opening for easy removal after transport.
- In an exemplary embodiment, the panel defines a storage compartment with a closable door. The storage compartment provides secure storage for personal or other items, and, when the panel is in the stowed position, does not substantially affect the length of the cargo box available for other cargo.
- The above features and advantages and other features and advantages of the present invention are readily apparent from the following detailed description of the best modes for carrying out the invention when taken in connection with the accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic, perspective view of a pickup truck including a cargo box bed liner having two selectively movable panels in respective stowed positions; -
FIG. 2 is a schematic, perspective view of the bed liner ofFIG. 1 with the two selectively movable panels in respective upright positions; -
FIG. 3 is a schematic, rear view of the bed liner ofFIGS. 1 and 2 ; and -
FIG. 4 is a schematic, perspective view of the bed liner ofFIGS. 1-3 with one of the movable panels in its respective stowed position and the other of the movable panels in its respective upright position. - Referring to
FIG. 1 , apickup truck 10 is schematically depicted. Thepickup truck 10 includes acab 14 for enclosing a driver and one or more passengers. The pickup truck also includes acargo box 16 that has twosidewalls 18 and aload floor 22 that cooperate with the rear panel of thecab 14 to define acargo area 26. Thefloor 22 and thesidewalls 18 cooperate to define anopening 27 at the rearward end of thecargo box 16 to facilitate the loading and unloading of cargo. Atailgate 29 is pivotable between an open position, as shown, and a closed position in which thetailgate 29 obstructs the opening 27. - In the embodiment depicted, the
pickup truck 10 includes abed liner 30 inside thecargo area 26. Thebed liner 30 includes amember 32 that defines twosidewalls 34 and afloor 38 that cooperate to definecargo area 42 that is coextensive withcargo area 26. As used in the claims, a “sidewall” or a “floor” of a cargo box may be part of the vehicle body, assidewalls 18 andfloor 22, or they may be part of a bed liner, assidewalls 34 andfloor 38.Member 32 also definesfront wall 46 that defines the forward extent ofcargo area 42. - The
member 32 may be of single-piece construction or multiple-piece construction within the scope of the claimed invention.Bed liner 30 is preferably configured not to interfere with the installation of after-market products such as caps, tonneau covers, etc. For example,sidewalls 34 are positioned under the upper rails ofsidewalls 18 so that the bed liner is under or flush to the top of thecargo box 16. Those skilled in the art will recognize a variety of materials that may be employed to form themember 32 within the scope of the claimed invention, such as polyethylene, fiber glass, etc. - A
first panel 50 is pivotably connected at one end to thefloor 38 via hinges (not shown). Asecond panel 54 is pivotably connected at one end to thefloor 38 via hinges (not shown). Thefirst panel 50 and thesecond panel 54 are shown in respective stowed positions inFIG. 1 . - When in their respective stowed positions, the
panels cargo area 42. To further maximize the vertical cargo space in thecargo area 42, thepanels floor 38 and are at least partially located in arespective concavity floor 38 when in their respective stowed positions. - Each
panel FIG. 2 . Referring toFIG. 2 , wherein like reference numbers refer to like components fromFIG. 1 ,panel 50 is oriented such that its smallest dimension is not vertically oriented, and, accordingly, thepanel 50 extends higher into thecargo area 42 than when in the stowed position as shown inFIG. 1 . Similarly,panel 54 is oriented such that its smallest dimension is not vertically oriented, and, accordingly, thepanel 54 extends higher into thecargo area 42 than when in the stowed position as shown inFIG. 1 . It may be desirable for thepanels - In the upright position, the
panel 50 separates afirst portion 66 of thecargo area 42 and asecond portion 70 of the cargo area. Similarly, in the upright position, thepanel 54 separates thesecond portion 70 of thecargo area 42 from athird portion 74 of thecargo area 42. Eachportion panels first portion 66 of the cargo area will remain in thefirst portion 66 of the cargo area adjacent the opening 27 because of thefirst panel 50. - Referring again to
FIG. 1 , eachsidewall 34 defines a respectiveforward protrusion 78A and a respectiverearward protrusion 78B.Protrusions cargo area 42, and are sufficiently positioned to cause physical part interference with a respective one of thepanels FIG. 2 , therearward protrusions 78B physically interfere with forward rotation of thefirst panel 50 in the upright position. Similarly, theforward protrusions 78A physically interfere with the rearward rotation of thesecond panel 54 in the upright position. - Referring to
FIG. 3 , wherein like reference numbers refer to like components fromFIGS. 1 and 2 , eachrearward protrusion 78B has alatch member 82 thereon. Thepanel 50, which is shown in its stowed position inFIG. 3 , has twolatch members 86 mounted thereon for movement therewith. Latchmembers 86 are releasably engageable withlatch members 82. Each oflatch members 86 is positioned on thepanel 50 so as to align with, and engage, a respective one of thelatch members 82 on a respective one of therearward protrusions 78B when thepanel 50 is in the upright position. - Latch
members panel 50 in the upright position. For example,latch members 82 may be latches such as those used with vehicle doors or tailgates, andlatch members 86 may be strikers. Exemplary latches and strikers are described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,618,069, issued Apr. 8, 1997 to Konchan, et al., and U.S. Pat. No. 6,364,379, issued Apr. 2, 2002 to Roberts, et al., both of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties. In the context of the claimed invention, a “latch system” may include any device or devices sufficiently configured to releasably retain a panel in its upright position. - When
latch members 82 andlatch members 86 are engaged with one another, they lock together, thereby locking thepanel 50 with respect to thesidewalls 34 in the upright position. Thelatch members latch release device 90 is mounted with respect to one of thesidewalls 34, and a secondlatch release device 90 is mounted with respect to theother sidewall 34. Exemplary latch release devices include push-buttons, pull handles, etc. Eachlatch release device 90 is operatively connected to bothlatches 82 on therear protrusions 78B, and eachlatch release device 90 is operative to selectively cause the disengagement of both of thelatches 82 to release thepanel 50 from its upright position. Thus, a vehicle user can disengage bothlatches 82 using a singlelatch release device 90 when moving thepanel 50 from the upright position to the stowed position. - A
connection system 94 operatively interconnects eachrelease device 90 with both latches 82. In an exemplary embodiment, theconnection system 94 is mechanical, and employs cables or rods. In another exemplary embodiment, the connection system is electrical, and includes actuators (not shown) to cause the disengagement of thelatches 82. For clarity, the latch release devices are shown only inFIG. 3 . It should be noted that the latch system shown inFIG. 3 with respect to thefirst panel 50 and therear protrusions 78B is substantially similar to the latch system employed with thepanel 54 and theforward protrusions 78A. - Referring to
FIG. 4 , wherein like reference numbers refer to like components fromFIGS. 1-3 , eachpanel floor 38 also defines a plurality ofstorage compartments 100 between thepanels storage compartment 100 has arespective opening 102. Eachstorage compartment 100 has arespective door 110 that is pivotably connected with respect to apanel floor 38 and that is movable between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, eachdoor 110 closes arespective opening 102 to secure arespective storage compartment 100. Alldoors 110 are shown in respective closed positions inFIGS. 1 and 2 . Thedoors 110 that are pivotably connected to thepanel 50 are depicted in their respective open positions inFIG. 4 , as are two of thedoors 110 pivotably connected to thefloor 38. - While the best mode for carrying out the invention have been described in detail, those familiar with the art to which this invention relates will recognize various alternative designs and embodiments for practicing the invention within the scope of the appended claims.
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