Deployable storage system for a truck
A deployable storage system is provided for a truck. That deployable storage system includes a truck bed wall and a storage cabinet that is integrated into the truck bed wall. The storage cabinet is configured to be displaceable between a stowed position held within the truck bed wall and a deployed position extending above the truck bed wall.
1. A deployable storage system for a truck, comprising:
a truck bed wall including a cavity; and
a storage cabinet integrated into said truck bed wall, said storage cabinet configured to be displaceable between a stowed position held within said cavity of said truck bed wall and a deployed position extending above said truck bed wall.
2. The deployable storage system of claim 1 , further including at least one lift handle carried on a top wall of said storage cabinet.
3. The deployable storage system of claim 2 , wherein said at least one lift handle is connected to a lock mechanism to secure said storage cabinet in said stowed position.
4. The deployable storage system of claim 3 , wherein said lift handle is configured to be rotatable between a locked position and an unlocked position.
5. The deployable storage system of claim 4 , wherein said storage cabinet includes at least one access door.
6. The deployable storage system of claim 5 , further including an access door lock to secure said at least one access door in a closed position.
7. The deployable storage system of claim 6 , wherein said access door lock is recessed into said access door.
8. The deployable storage system of claim 7 , further including a lock to secure said storage cabinet in said deployed position.
9. The deployable storage system of claim 8 , further including a lift mechanism biasing said storage cabinet toward said deployed position.
10. The deployable storage system of claim 9 , wherein said lift mechanism includes a first strut and a second strut.
11. The deployable storage system of claim 10 , wherein said storage cabinet includes a first end wall and a second end wall.
12. The deployable storage system of claim 11 , wherein said first end wall includes a first channel receiving said first strut and said second end wall includes a second channel receiving said second strut.
13. The deployable storage system of claim 12 , wherein said first strut and said second strut are both gas struts.
14. The deployable storage system of claim 1 , wherein said storage cabinet includes at least one access door.
15. The deployable storage system of claim 14 , further including an access door lock to secure said at least one access door in a closed position.
16. The deployable storage system of claim 15 , wherein said access door lock is recessed into said access door.
17. The deployable storage system of claim 1 , further including a lock to secure said storage cabinet in said deployed position.
18. The deployable storage system of claim 1 , further including a lift mechanism biasing said storage cabinet toward said deployed position.