A collapsible material carrier rack is described that fits within a pickup truck bed when stowed. A novel use of a three-dimensional mechanism, the Sarrus (or alternate) linkage allows for one-step deployment and stowage of the rack, with the rack top confined to a straight vertical path and other members confined to specific paths. A preferred embodiment is disclosed that moves using a manual crank or a powered rotary driver with removeable pins to lock the rack in the deployed position. The top of the rack retains its shape and remains horizontal during movement, allowing movement while carrying a load. A sliding and repositionable extension of the rack is provided to extend over the truck cab or behind the truck bed. The rack may be fitted with a top surface to present a tonneau cover when stowed. Outsides of the deployed rack may be covered to provide a shelter.
Collapsible Material Carrier Rack for Pickup Truck that Stores in Truck Bed
2024-09-12
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B60R Fahrzeuge, Fahrzeugausstattung oder Fahrzeugteile, soweit nicht anderweitig vorgesehen , VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR |