IP Library Granted Patent US 6,840,558
Granted Patent B1
US 6,840,558 · App. 10/139,618 · Granted Jan 11, 2005

Quick-installing, quick-releasing frame for pull out drawer system for pickup trucks, other vehicles and trailers, etc.

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Patent No.
US 6,840,558
App. No.
10/139,618
Granted
Jan 11, 2005
Kind
B1
Abstract

Quick-installing and quick-releasing pull out cargo-carrying frame includes a stationary frame to which is attached a first component of a quick-stall, quick-release attachment member, which can be employed to secure the frame to a cargo or other mounting area of a vehicle, trailer or other suitable mounting member through a second component of the quick-install, quick-release attachment member corresponding to the first component. The frame can be accompanied by a tray or other cargo-supporting member.

Claims (20)

1. A quick-installing and quick-releasing pull out cargo-carrying frame comprising a stationary frame to which is attached a first component of a quick-install, quick-release attachment member, which can be employed to secure the stationary frame to a cargo or other mounting area of a vehicle, trailer or other suitable mounting member through a second component of the quick-install, quick-release attachment member corresponding to said first component, wherein said first component is selected from the group consisting of an actuatable, single rotor latch and an over-center toggle locking action pull-action manual clamp.

2. The cargo-carrying frame of claim 1 , which further comprises a movable frame attached to said stationary frame.

3. The cargo-carrying frame of claim 2 , which further comprises a tray or other cargo-supporting member attached to said movable frame.

4. In combination, the cargo-carrying frame of claim 1 , and, attached thereto, a vehicle, trailer or other suitable mounting member having said second component.

5. In combination, the cargo-carrying frame of claim 3 , and, attached thereto, a vehicle, trailer or other suitable mounting member having said second component.

6. A vehicle, trailer or another artifice having a suitable mounting member, to or in which is mounted a second component of a quick-install, quick-release attachment member, corresponding to a first component of the quick-install, quick-release attachment member for a quick-installing and quick-releasing pull out cargo-carrying frame including a stationary frame to which said first component is attached, which can be employed to secure the frame to a cargo or other mounting area of the vehicle, trailer or other suitable mounting member through said second component.

7. A quick-installing and quick-releasing pull out cargo-carrying frame comprising a stationary frame to which is attached a first component of a quick-install, quick-release attachment member, which can be employed to secure the stationary frame to a cargo or other mounting area of a vehicle, trailer or other suitable mounting member through a second component of the quick-install, quick-release attachment member corresponding to said first component, wherein at least one of the following is included:

the first component is selected from the group consisting of an actuatable, single rotor latch and an over-center toggle locking action pull-action manual clamp; and

the second component is selected from the group consisting of an immovable post-type catch and a folding striker.

8. The cargo-carrying frame of claim 7 , wherein the first component is the latch.

9. The cargo-carrying frame of claim 7 , wherein the first component is the clamp.

10. In combination, the cargo-carrying frame of claim 7 , and, attached thereto, a vehicle, trailer or other suitable mounting member having the second component, wherein the second component is the immovable post-type catch that is mounted in a receptacle in the vehicle, trailer or other suitable mounting member.

11. In combination, the cargo-carrying frame of claim 8 , and, attached thereto, a vehicle, trailer or other suitable mounting member having the second component, wherein the second component is the immovable post-type catch that is mounted in a receptacle in the vehicle, trailer or other suitable mounting member.

12. In combination, the cargo-carrying frame of claim 9 , and, attached thereto, a vehicle, trailer or other suitable mounting member having the second component, wherein the second component is the immovable post-type catch that is mounted in a receptacle in the vehicle, trailer or other suitable mounting member.

13. In combination, the cargo-carrying frame of claim 7 , and, attached thereto, a vehicle, trailer or other suitable mounting member having the second component, wherein the second component is the folding striker that is mounted to the vehicle, trailer or other suitable mounting member.

14. In combination, the cargo-carrying frame of claim 8 , and, attached thereto, a vehicle, trailer or other suitable mounting member having the second component, wherein the second component is the folding striker that is mounted to the vehicle, trailer or other suitable mounting member.

15. In combination, the cargo-carrying frame of claim 9 , and, attached thereto, a vehicle, trailer or other suitable mounting member having the second component, wherein the second component is the folding striker that is mounted to the vehicle, trailer or other suitable mounting member.

16. The combination of claim 13 , wherein the folding striker has a generally L-shaped frame, which defines an apex and two legs, and which can pivot around an axis about the apex; two catches projecting generally orthogonally from the legs and generally parallel with the pivot axis, a first catch of which is on a first of the two legs and can catch the first component, and a second catch of which is on a second of the two legs; and at least one catch-receiving clamp, one of which can receive the second catch.

17. The combination of claim 14 , wherein the folding striker has a generally L-shaped frame, which defines an apex and two legs, and which can pivot around an axis about the apex; two catches projecting generally orthogonally from the legs and generally parallel with the pivot axis, a first catch of which is on a first of the two legs and can catch the first component, and a second catch of which is on a second of the two legs; and at least one catch-receiving clamp, one of which can receive the second catch.

18. The combination of claim 15 , wherein the folding striker has a generally L-shaped frame, which defines an apex and two legs, and which can pivot around an axis about the apex; two catches projecting generally orthogonally from the legs and generally parallel with the pivot axis, a first catch of which is on a first of the two legs and can catch the first component, and a second catch of which is on a second of the two legs; and at least one catch-receiving clamp, one of which can receive the second catch.

Assignments (3)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 20, 2013
From: THE CIT GROUP/BUSINESS CREDIT, INC.
To: DURAKON ACQUISITION CORP.
Reel/Frame 031047/0349 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 31, 2013
From: PNC BANK
To: DURAKON ACQUISITION CORP.
Reel/Frame 030911/0614 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Dec 30, 2008
From: DURAKON ACQUISITION CORP.
To: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 022034/0714 →