Abstract: A utility chest for providing storage space on the load bed of a vehicle includes a housing designed for placement on a load bed of a vehicle. The housing is generally rectangular in configuration and has a top, a bottom, a front, a back, and a pair of sides extending between the front and back of the housing. Each of sides of the housing has spaced apart front and back fillers outwardly extending therefrom. Each pair of front and back fillers define a space therebetween for receiving a wheel well. The back of the housing has a pair of drawers each designed for holding items therein.

Abstract: The left and right side panels of a portable storage enclosure are intersected by window openings through which left and right side support members can be extended laterally into engagement with the load deck sidewalls of a pickup truck. The storage enclosure is installed in an operative position wherein the access opening of the storage enclosure is presented substantially flush with the tailgate access opening so that the storage compartment is conveniently accessible when the tailgate is open and is secured against unauthorized access when the tailgate is closed. Vertical movement of the storage enclosure relative to the load deck is blocked by engagement of the side support members against side pocket portions formed in the deck sidewalls. Forward movement of the storage enclosure is limited by engagement of a stop flange against end portions of the deck sidewalls. Rearward movement of the storage enclosure is blocked by the tailgate when it is in the closed position.

Abstract: A collapsible storage device which may be mounted on the bed of a truck as well as serve as a tailgate for the bed of the truck. The collapsible storage device includes a frame that is adapted for mounting in a substantially vertical orientation to the bed of the truck, the frame having a lower portion and an upper portion, the lower portion being designed for placement near the floor of the bed of the truck.

Abstract: An assemble-in-place storage container mounts in the space behind the front seats of an extended cab truck. The container contains bottom, side, front, back and top panels which are configured to form the body of the container, as well as divider panels to provide compartments within the container. The container mounts on the horizontally oriented metallic back supports of the folded down jump seats of an extended cab truck. The bottom panel is sized and shaped to fit over the "footprint" of the folded down jump seats, and side panels are hinged to the bottom panel and are collapsed onto the bottom panel. With the bottom panel in place, the side panels are extended to the vertical; the side panels having sloping front edges conforming to the taper of the back of the truck's seats. The back and front panels are then vertically put into place, and are locked into position by tabs which fit into slots in the side panels.

Abstract: An improved organizer for the storage space of a vehicle, comprising exterior and interior wall members defining a plurality of storage area subdivisions. Slidable dividers are mounted in hollow wall members. The dividers may be opened and closed to achieve the desired organizational configuration. Holes are provided along the top edges of the exterior wall members for the attachment of covers or straps, to enhance security and organization of items. Gripping members are provided along the bottom edges of the exterior walls to prevent unwanted movement of the organizer in the storage space.

Abstract: A tour guide cabinet for a coach comprises a cabinet body having a rear portion resting upon a seat frame of the coach and a front portion having a bottom surface resting upon the floor of the coach forwardly of the seat. The front and rear portions each defining an upper surface spaced upwardly of the seat and arranged to define at least one storage compartment therein for receiving tour guide materials. The cabinet body has a width so as to overlie only one half of a double seat leaving the other part for the tour guide. A shelf extends from the cabinet body outwardly to one side. The front portion includes a storage cabinet with a drawer underneath the bottom surface of the rear portion and forwardly of the seat. The bottom surface of the rear portion includes a clamp to engage onto the seat frame with the cushion removed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a luggage compartment construction comprising a spare tire house for containing a spare tire, which is provided under a luggage compartment by depressing a floor panel, and a spare tire cover for covering an opening of the spare tire house, wherein a floor forming member having a step is provided at the periphery of the opening of the spare tire house, a tray is disposed under the spare tire cover, and the periphery of the tray is placed and fixed on the step of the floor forming member.

Abstract: A collapsible article divider and support having a plurality of pivotally interconnected vertical panels capable of forming one or more article receiving and supporting compartments. The divider and support is foldable to a flat transport and storage configuration. A plurality of rigid rods are permanently affixed to divider and support and are foldable with the panels.

Abstract: A collapsible trunk spacer apparatus (10) for the trunks of automobiles wherein the spacer apparatus includes a generally rectangular collapsible carrier unit (11) having generally rigid end panels (21, 22) and generally flexible side walls (23, 24) which are operatively associated with a telescoping support unit (12) for varying the length of the carrier unit (11), and moveable divider units (13) for creating individual compartments within the carrier unit (11).

Abstract: A storage shelf for use in an extended cab type pickup is disclosed. The shelf consists of a folding tray having extendable outer edges for adjustment to fit most models of extended cab pickups. The shelf is laterally secured at either end to the interior molding of the pickup by the use of notches which fit into the contours of the molding. The surface of this shelf is surrounded by rails which extend around the outside of the tray. The effect of this is to provide an easily accessible place to store personal items. In addition, the lateral strength of the present invention is enhanced by the use of hinge braces, a rear side support block which helps support the rear edge of the shelf, and a support leg which extends from the front edge of the shelf to the floor of the pickup. These features allow for the storage of heavy objects on the present invention.

Abstract: An interlocking arrangement of storage boxes in the rear section of a passenger vehicle such as a sport utility vehicle. The arrangement preferably includes at least three storage boxes. Two of the boxes are respectively secured to the side walls of the vehicle. These side boxes are spaced from each other and the third box is slidably receivable between them. In the preferred embodiment, the third box has lips on its sides that respectively interlock with lips on the two side boxes to prevent the third box from being removed by lifting it upwardly between the two side boxes. Forward stops on the side boxes prevent the third box from being moved forwardly beyond the side boxes and the vehicle's tailgate in its closed position serves to prevent the third box from being moved rearwardly out of the vehicle. In this manner and with the tailgate in its locked, closed position, the three interlocking storage boxes are securely held in place.

Abstract: The invention provides a tool or utility box for use in the cargo bed of a pick-up truck. The utility box includes spaced apart legs that provide a space beneath the box to accommodate sheet material and that are hollow to provide drainage compartments to collect water so that it can be effectively drained from the utility box. The utility box also includes ribbed walls that provide slots for receiving dividers, and trays can be supported inside or outside of the utility box and secured against movement by detents.

Abstract: A receiving arrangement for equipment and/or objects in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle, has a shaft with inserts arranged therein above one another, such as a tray, a cassette box, an ashtray and the like. For a reliable holding of the inserts in the shaft, also in the case of a rear impact and while maintaining a simple mounting and demounting of the inserts, longitudinal guides are provided between each insert and the lateral shaft walls, for the drawer-type sliding-in and sliding-out of the inserts from the direction of the passenger compartment. A locking mechanism, which can be released only manually, is provided between each insert and the shaft and which engages automatically when the insert is slid in. The locking mechanisms are arranged in the shaft so that they are accessible for manual operation only after the removal of the insert disposed above from the shaft.

Abstract: A storage unit for an automotive vehicle storage area, defined by a floor bounded by generally vertically extending vehicle panels, has a base member, a pair of side supports attached at opposing ends of the base members, a pair of side members hingedly attached to the pair of side supports for pivotable movement between the deployed position and a stored position, a track system on a storage area facing surface of the side members, at least one removable shelf cooperative with the track system for alternatively dividing the storage area into generally vertical or horizontal storage compartments, and manually operable lock members attached to an outboard surface of the side supports and side members for releasable engagement with a lock engagement attached to the vehicle panels.

Abstract: An interior vehicle storage container includes one or more storage compartments securable by one or more substantially flat covers. Preferably, three storage compartments are integrally formed within a single enclosure and separated and covered by three substantially flat hinged covers. A middle storage compartment has a height dimension less than the height dimension of a left end compartment and a right end compartment, for straddling a raised surface on the floor of the vehicle. The middle compartment and the right end compartment share a common wall through which an aperture protrudes for storing a long item, such as a car jack handle through both the middle and right end compartments. Alternatively, the three compartments are separately constructed and designed to integrally fit together. An exterior restraint apparatus is also included for restraining goods stacked on the top of the substantially flat covers, such as grocery bags and the like.

Abstract: A device for a variable division of a motor vehicle boot and for securing a loaded cargo, the device comprises two guide rails arrangeable at a distance apart on a boot floor, at least one supporting panel arranged between the guide rails and displaceable at right angles to the guide rails, rolling devices by which the at least one supporting panel is displaceable to the guide rails and which are arranged in both the guide rails and joined to one another, a sliding block which guides the rolling devices in one of the guide rails, the support panel being rotatably mounted on the sliding guide block and being pivotable from a horizontal position lying on the boot floor into a supportable upright position.

Abstract: A molded shell with a hinged cover for carrying ballast or other items in pick-up truck beds. The shell is designed to fit into the bed of a truck and is formed to fit around the wheel wells. The shell is designed to be half the height of the side walls. This permits large flat objects to be placed on top of the container for convenient hauling. The entire lid is hinged in the front end (i.e., the end nearest the cab). This allows the entire hinge to be lifted and opened, giving access to the entire shell. A second hinge is provided that allows the rear one-third of the lid to open. This gives access to the back of the storage unit from the tailgate. This door can be used to remove sand to place under the wheels if more traction is needed, for example. It also can be used for quick access to frequently used items.

Abstract: A removable security trunk for a motor vehicle such as a station wagon, van or sport-utility type vehicle having a relatively large rear access opening with a width less than the width between the sidewalls or trim panels of a rear cargo compartment in the vehicle. The security trunk includes opposed longitudinally extending support members which may be secured to the compartment sidewalls for supporting a generally horizontally extending top panel for sliding movement into and out of the vehicle rear access opening at the reduced width portion. One or more vertically extending fore and aft partitions extend between the top panel and the compartment support deck for providing multiple storage compartments and for supporting the top panel. The partitions may be disconnected from the top panel whereby three generally planar members may be easily stored in or out of the vehicle.

Abstract: A box disposed in a car trunk includes a bottom, two opposite first walls and two opposite second walls, the bottom having at least one slit defined therein, each of two first walls having a protrusion extending from an inner peripheral surface thereof and the protrusion having a first hole defined in a distal end thereof for a first separate board pivotally engaged between the two protrusions wherein the first separate board is positioned by inserting an inserting plate extending from an lower edge of the first separate board into the slit, each of the first walls and the second walls having a flange extending transversely from an upper edge thereof and a first position hole defined in the second walls near the flange and a second position hole defined in the flange corresponding the first position hole, a sliding member disposed to each of two ends of the first separate board and engaged with the second position hole via the first position hole, at least one second separate board disposed between the second

Abstract: An automobile foldable cargo liner which is preferably formed from a unitary blank of polymeric corrugated fiberboard material. The liner is formed to provide a rigid cover over the side and floor surface of the cargo area of an automobile to protect or prevent affecting the integrity of the automobile cargo area surface while providing an open top container for carrying cargo items. When not in use, the cargo liner can be folded over into a compact storage configuration. The cargo liner is also equipped with reinforced cut-out handles for ease of removing the liner, and its cargo, from the automobile or for ease of transporting and storing when folded for storage.

Abstract: Embodiments of a vehicle storage cabinet which fits on the floor of the cargo compartment of a utility vehicle. Articles may be safely and securely stored or transported inside the vehicle storage cabinet and other articles may be stored or transported on top of the vehicle storage cabinet. Storage compartments are provided which are accessible through the top of the vehicle storage cabinet and other compartments are provided which are accessible only when the cargo compartment of the utility vehicle is opened. The vehicle storage cabinet is portable and may be transferred to and from the vehicle with relative ease.

Abstract: A storage rack for automobile trunks, which consists of two supporting bars, two bracing bars, and a multiple number of sliding and tightening pieces. The storage rack for automobile trunks, which can be readily installed in a typical automobile trunk, may be used to secure objects of different sizes, thereby preventing these objects from being damaged during transportation.

Abstract: A truck bed divider having a unitary, one-piece structure which may be eay positioned in and instantly removed from a truck bed includes a dividing portion having a plurality of bars for preventing articles in the truck bed from moving or sliding in the truck bed. The divider further includes top and bottom frame portions which are joined to the divider portion and which support the divider portion in the truck bed. Retaining or bracing portions brace the truck bed divider against the truck bed.

Abstract: A package or cargo organizer for the cargo area of a vehicle. The organizer is typically maintained in a lowered position providing a flat surface in the cargo area. The folded down organizer provides a durable surface and an aesthetically appealing cargo area. The organizer can be selectively folded up with one hand creating divided sections for maintaining cargo items from falling down. The organizer includes a frame and a foldable interior section which operates as a stand for the frame. Clips formed in the frame can be utilized to retain shopping bag handles to prevent spillage. The organizer may be used in the trunk cargo floor of the vehicle or as part of a rollout load floor for utility vehicles.

Abstract: A cargo securing system includes a forward cab protector rack and a rear tailgate rack interconnected by side beams. The forward rack includes upper and lower corner supports each having sections with an extension member telescopically secured within and pinned to one another whereby the rack extends above the truck cab. The upper front section can be removed and stored in a horizontal position. The rear rack includes corner supports each having upper and lower sections movable relative to one another to provide a rack at a height equal to the height of the sides of the truck bed or a rack extending above the truck bed sides, respectively. Cross beams extend laterally between the upright corner supports and side rails extend between the front and rear corner supports at adjusted elevations. The cross beams, side rails and extended upright supports may be stored by pinned connections with the supports for the rack secured to the sides of the truck bed.

Abstract: A modular storage and organizing system for vehicles including a plurality of generally box-shaped units and a length-wise and depth-wise expandable floor rack for restraining the units from undesired movement during vehicle operation. The box units include a main trough box unit, a hanging file box unit, a storage box unit, and an auxiliary box unit. Each box-shaped unit, includes a plurality of walls having a front panel, a rear panel spaced away from the front panel, a pair of opposed side panels spaced away from each other and connecting the front and the rear panels. At least one panel of each box unit, other than the auxiliary box unit, has an unflanged top edge. Each box-shaped unit, includes at least one panel having a generally candy-cane or semicircular shaped top flange for removably engaging the unflanged top edge of a panel of another box unit. The floor rack is disposed onto a floor or a seating surface of the vehicle, with the box units disposed onto the rack.

Abstract: Pickup truck bed organizer apparatus includes a layer of flat belting material in which a plurality of panels is defined by a plurality of cuts. Each panel extends between the sides of the material and is pivotable from a down position to an up position. The panels are under tension in their up position due to the inherent properties of the material and return to their down position as part of the layer material when goods which are against them are removed. The panels are pivoted to divide the cargo or bed area of the truck into any of a plurality of separate compartments for organizing goods or cargo or for holding the cargo in any or all of the various compartments.

Abstract: The unit is a free-standing unit that can be easily installed in and easily removed from an automotive utility vehicle. The unit comprises (i) a platform which includes a hinged trap door and (ii) an underlying supportive wall. The unit is configured and sized so that when installed in the cargo-receiving area of the vehicle: (a) the unit preferably has a low profile; (b) the platform and closed trap door closely conform to the perimeter of the cargo-receiving area; (c) the unit defines a plurality of storage compartments beneath the platform; and (d) the trap door provides access to one or more of these storage compartments. In one form the platform and trap door both have a camouflaged top surface and the unit has a low profile so that its presence in the vehicle is concealed. In another form the edges of the platform abut or closely confront the interior walls and back door or tailgate and back of the seat that define the perimeter of the cargo-receiving area.

Abstract: An extendable carrier rack comprising a pair of L-shaped base legs, each base leg having a horizontal outer side rail coupled to an upwardly extended outer support rail thus creating an upper free end, a lower free end, and a corner therebetween; a pair L-shaped extension legs, each extension leg having a horizontal inner side rail coupled to an upwardly extended outer support rail thus creating an upper free end, a lower free end, and a corner therebetween with the lower free ends of the extension legs each coupled with a separate free end of a base leg; a pair of L-shaped bottom rails with one bottom rail coupled to the corners of separate base legs and the other bottom rail coupled to the corners of separate extension legs, whereby the base legs, extension legs, and bottom rails define a pedestal having a base section and an upwardly extended legged section adapted to be placed in and secured to a vehicle; and a pair of u-shaped holding legs with each holding leg having a top rail and a pair of inner exten