Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for restricting movement between a first structural member and a second structural member. The apparatus includes a hook block welded in position to the first structural member as well as a plate fastened to the second structural member with fasteners. The apparatus also includes a least one knuckle, wherein, the knuckle is pre-welded to the plate and overlaps and engages the hook block restricting movement of the first structural member relative to the second structural member.

Abstract: The invention is a modular vehicle that is intended for a variety of operations including both military and civilian operations. The vehicle addresses the issue of performing special purpose tasks that the vehicle is asked to do. Such tasks can be accomplished by configuring the vehicle as an ambulance, as a fire-fighting vehicle, as a communications van, as a command and control vehicle, etc. Thus, the vehicle is readily adapted using standardized and customized modules that are readily attached to a standardized platform that includes an appropriate interconnection means.

Abstract: A panel system attached to a truck box is provided. The system has a pair of side panels attached to the truck box and moveable between an extended position above the truck box and a stowed position within the truck box. The system also has a rear panel associated with the pair of side panels. The rear panel is configured to retain the pair of side panels in the extended position. The pair of side panels is configured to retain the rear panel in the stowed position. The system may carry more cargo and be easy to install and use.

Abstract: A light weight plastic liner adapted for receipt over an aerial lift basket. The lift basket mounted on a wheeled boom or scissor lift. The liner includes a floor cover and four side covers for covering an inside and an outside of four sides of a frame on the lift basket. Also, the liner includes a removable door cover for covering a hinged door on the lift basket. Further, the liner includes a bungee cord in a bottom seam of the liner for holding the liner in place on the lift basket.

Abstract: A smart tonneau cover for a pickup truck includes an input system that receives information concerning a route and the weather forecast for the route to a destination, the height of a cargo, a precipitation sensor, a wind sensor, and to determine the limits to the height, position, and orientation of the portions of a tonneau cover, which can include solar panels that can be moved to optimize power generation and minimize power consumption while protecting the cargo. The solar panels can be positioned when stationary, such as while parked, and repositioned as needed during transit to maintain an optimal power efficiency.

Abstract: A trailer having a plurality of elongate floor members, each of the floor members connected to an adjacent floor member to define a floor of the trailer, side wall members attached to opposed sides of the floor, an axle assembly attached to the side wall members, and a tongue assembly attached to the side wall members.

Abstract: A recreational vehicle comprising a van body having a roof with an opening, and a multi-purpose compartment engaged with the roof about the opening. The multi-purpose compartment comprises first and second compartments. The first compartment comprises a frame secured to the roof of the van and a shell engaged with the frame. The second compartment comprises a shell and a platform. The second compartment is moveable from a closed position wherein the second compartment is disposed above the roof and an open position where the second compartment is extended from the roof. A mattress or bed or other items may be placed or stored in the second compartment.

Abstract: A modular canopy assembly for enclosing a bed of a truck includes a frame and a set of panels. The frame comprises a set of first elements and a set of second elements. The first elements are mountable to a bed of a truck. The second elements are selectively engageable to the set of first elements so that the frame extends upwardly from the bed of the truck. The frame defines a top opening, a front opening, a rear opening, and opposed side openings. Each panel is selectively engageable to the frame to close a respective one of the top opening, the front opening, the rear opening, and the opposed side openings. The panels can be engaged to the frame to selectively enclose the bed of the truck.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle with a storage compartment has a cabin, a set of rear wheels located behind the cabin, a cargo space, and a closable integrated storage compartment located adjacent to the cabin, rearward of a rear-most seat of the automotive vehicle, and forward of the set of rear wheels. At least a portion of the storage compartment is positioned forward of a forward wall of the cargo space. The storage compartment has at least one sidewall enclosing an interior portion of the storage compartment and extending from a first side panel at a first side of the automotive vehicle toward a second side of the automotive vehicle, a first opening to the storage compartment at the first side of the automotive vehicle, and a first door at the first opening. The first door has a first step member with a horizontal step surface when open.

Abstract: A disclosed flatbed truck side rail and stake pocket system includes side rail sections for each lateral side of the flatbed, wherein each side rail comprises at least one hinge attached at a first hinge plate wherein the side rails together span each lateral side of the flatbed. Also, stake stubs are each attached to a second hinge plate of each at least one hinge and are configured drop-in receivable into a stake pocket in the flatbed. Additionally, a stake in a lateral side of the flatbed supports the siderails via a spring loaded pin inserted through the stake and into at least one side rail. Furthermore, a flatbed comprising a traverse pocket underneath the flatbed and behind a rear license plate is disclosed. The traverse pocket comprises rails configured to receive at least one loading ramp and latch it therein.

Abstract: A hand truck having a plurality of hingeably engaged sides that is expandable from a closed position dimensioned to fit through a standard doorway, to an open position to form a movable platform. A platform enclosure is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for providing personal stowage using a highly or fully automatically operated vehicle includes receiving a request signal, which includes information about a desired provisioning location for providing a personal stowage, ascertaining the location of the requested personal stowage, and transmitting a provisioning signal to an automatically operated vehicle for providing the personal stowage at the provisioning location using the automatically operated vehicle.

Abstract: A corner module (30, 32), including a first part adapted, in use, to join at an end of a first elongate and hinged gate of a utility vehicle tray, a second part adapted, in use, to join at an end of a second elongate and hinged gate of the utility vehicle tray, and a releasable gate securing apparatus including complementary engagement sections in the first part and in the second part, such that, in use, when the first and second gates are moved towards a closed position, the gates define a corner, and the releasable gate securing apparatus sections are enabled to engage to releasably retain the first and second parts in the closed position, wherein at least one of the first part and the second part has an outer face external to the corner in the closed position, wherein the outer face is curved, and wherein the defined corner is curved.

Abstract: A limiting structure and a rear compartment cover system for a pickup truck are described. The limiting structure includes a mounting base, two limiting blocks separately arranged on two sides of the mounting base, a pulling member driving the two limiting blocks to retract toward the mounting base, and a springback member driving the limiting blocks to extend in a direction away from the mounting base always, the two limiting blocks being both movably connected to the mounting base. This application has effects of convenient and fast operations and being convenient to take out goods from or place goods in the compartment.

Abstract: A tonneau cover for a vehicle cargo includes a first panel having a first opening structured to enable fluid communication between a first side of the first panel and a second side of the first panel opposite the first side. The tonneau cover defines at least one airflow passage in fluid communication with the first opening and extending along the second side of the first panel.

Abstract: There is provided herein improvements in deployable canopies for utility vehicles having a cabin and a cargo bay. According to one aspect, the system comprises a deployable canopy which has a roof portion and rearward columns extending downwardly therefrom. The roof portion slides along cabin roof tracks and the columns slide along cargo bay edge tracks longitudinally from stowed to deployed positions for selectively enclosing the canopy bay. The deployable canopy may stow side panels horizontally therein, which when the canopy is deployed, the side panels slide therefrom transitioning from horizontally to vertically, typically under automatic mechanical actuator control, using an arrangement of tracks. According to another aspect, the system has a removable cassette that selectively engages longitudinally between forward and rearward builder bars and have longitudinal lateral openings from which side covers unfurl slide within builder bars tracks.

Abstract: An auxiliary third brake light which is installed on a removable or collapsible truck bed enclosure or frame is disclosed. The auxiliary third brake light is preferably not physically secured by adhesive or mechanical fastener to the truck bed, cab or body or any part of the truck. Rather, the parts of the auxiliary third brake light that are mounted to the truck bed cover and contact the truck bed, cab or body is pressed into contact. In this way, when the truck bed cover is collapsed or removed, the user can have full use of the truck bed. The parts of the auxiliary third brake light that contact the truck bed, cab or body are pulled off therefrom. When the truck bed cover is deployed to the erected position or put back on the truck bed, the parts of the third brake light that contact the truck bed, cab or body are properly repositioned back into position.

Abstract: Vehicles may be composed of a relatively few number of “modules” that are assembled together during a final assembly process. An example vehicle may include a body module, a first drive module coupled to a first end of the body module, and a second drive module coupled to a second end of the body module. One or both of the drive modules may include a pair of wheels, a battery, an electric drive motor, and/or a heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. One or both of the drive modules may also include a crash structure to absorb impacts. If a component of a drive module fails or is damaged, the drive module can be quickly and easily replaced with a new drive module, minimizing vehicle down time.

Abstract: This invention is a retractable cargo wall for flatbed trucks and trailers that lowers into an enclosure that may be rollup canister or tray. Once the cargo walls are lowered, the posts supporting the walls may collapse into the bed, thereby transforming a bed with cargo walls into a flatbed. It is also anticipate that a truck or trailer bed with posts can be transformed into a flatbed truck or trailer.

Abstract: A multi-panel deck side extender system including a deck rail assembly and a deck side extender assembly. The deck rail assembly includes a rail extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction and a bracket connected to the rail. The rail is secured to a sidewall of the pickup truck. The deck side extender assembly pivotally connects to the bracket. The deck side extender assembly is slidably displaceable in the vehicle longitudinal direction with respect to the rail. The deck side extender assembly is pivotally displaceable between a lowered position and a raised position. In the lowered position the deck side extender assembly is positioned below the upper surface sidewall in a vehicle vertical direction and adjacent the interior surface of the sidewall in a vehicle lateral direction. In the raised position the deck side extender assembly is positioned above the upper surface of the sidewall in the vehicle vertical direction.

Abstract: A connecting element to connect a heavy duty component to a hollow profile in a motor vehicle. The connecting element has a profile extension with a rectangular cross-section, and includes a top face and a bottom face of the cross-section of the profile extension. The connecting element also has a flange face with a cross-section protruding beyond the cross-section of the profile extension. The profile extension and/or the flange face has a bore to permit connection to the heavy duty component.

Abstract: An example pallet auto box with robot palletizer includes a conveyor to move a pallet into a loading area adjacent a robot for loading bags onto the pallet. The example pallet auto box with robot palletizer also includes an auto box having at least one wall, and in an example four walls, that can be raised and lowered. The at least one wall is raised as the robot stacks bags onto the pallet to maintain a border around the edge of the pallet for the bags to be stacked on the pallet. At least one wall opens as a door or gate after the pallet has been loaded with bags so that the loaded pallet can be moved out of the loading area and a next pallet moved into the loading area. The at least one wall is lowered again for stacking bags onto the next pallet.

Abstract: By combining at least two different vehicle front end modules and passenger cell modules, at least two groups of motor vehicles belonging to different vehicle categories can be formed. For this purpose, the two vehicle front end modules feature different distances between the engine mounts, and the two passenger cell modules feature different distances between the front seats. The individual variants of each of the four modules are designed as identical parts and are manufactured in uniform deep-drawing dies for each module.

Abstract: A truck bed foldable shelf includes a platform and a support hingedly attached to the platform with a first hinge at one end and hingedly attached to a truck bed rim at an opposing end with a second hinge, spaced apart from the first hinge, such that the shelf is configured to freely hang under the lip in a stowed position and lie in a horizontal orientation in a raised position.

Abstract: The present invention is a multi-use dynamically reconfigurable vehicle, used for vehicle/ride sharing with integral yet reconfigurable for optimal passenger or courier service by reconfiguring the vehicle interior space and/or body shape specific to the vehicle service to create additional space respectively for the transport of passengers or cargo/boxes. The vehicle is particularly adept at reconfiguration with compatibility of an external automated process to load/unload its cargo while also enabling a high aerodynamic efficiency while in a driving mode.

Abstract: A multi-purpose bed liner and deck topper includes a shell that may be connected to a vehicle cargo bed. The shell is movable between a bed liner position and an inverted deck topper position. The shell includes a shell base and shell sidewalls extending from the shell base. A first shell endwall is detachably connected to a rear end of the shell and a second shell endwall is pivotably connected to a front end of the shell. The multi-purpose bed liner employs slide rails attached to the shell sidewalls and that are connectable to vehicle bed sidewalls to facilitate moving the shell between the bed liner position and the deck topper position. A pivot connector attached to the shell and pivotally connecting the shell to the slide rails enables the shell to be inverted when moving the shell between the bed liner position and the deck topper position.

Abstract: A truck bed extension system for increasing a height of a truck bed includes a vehicle that has a bed. A plurality of wall units is provided and each of the wall units is removably coupled to the bed. Each of the wall units is vertically oriented on the top edge such that each of the wall units increases a depth of the bed. In this way the bed may carry an object that would otherwise be too tall.

Abstract: A convertible sidewall extender to truck bed cover assembly includes a pair of panels that each has an outside edge. Each outside edge is hingedly coupled to a respective side rail of a truck bed. Each of a plurality of doors is hingedly coupled to a respective panel, such that the door is positioned to cover a respective opening in the respective panel. The doors are configured to allow access to the truck bed. Each of a plurality of support rods is positionable between the pair of panels proximate to inside edges of the pair of panels. The support rods are positionable to support the pair of panels in an open configuration where the pair of panels is in substantial parallelism with the side rails of the truck bed.

Abstract: A storage container for bulk materials includes a rectangular bin containing a an open-ended chamber having a horizontal bottom wall, a pair of vertical side walls and a vertical rear wall, and a pair of parallel spaced centrally-arranged horizontal guide rails that extend longitudinally below the bin, which guide rails have forward end portions that extend outwardly beyond the bin front end. A ramp wall is pivotally connected with the forward end of the bin for displacement between a vertical first position closing the forward end of the chamber, and a downwardly inclined ramp position. A piston and cylinder motor arrangement is connected between the guide rail ends and the ramp wall for displacing the ramp wall between its vertical first and downwardly inclined second positions. The chamber side walls are spaced so that a front end loader can travel up the downwardly inclined ramp and into the chamber.

Abstract: A number of variations may include a flatbed comprising a bed, a first wall, a second wall, and a third wall wherein the first wall and second wall are hingedly attached to the bed and are constructed and arranged to swing relative to the bed such that the first wall, the second wall, and the bed lie flat to define an enlarged upper surface of the bed, first wall, and second wall.

Abstract: A portable seat assembly includes a frame that may be removably mounted in a vehicle. A plurality of retention units is provided and each of the retention units is attached to the frame. Each of the retention units may engage an inside surface of an exterior wall of the vehicle thereby retaining the frame in an upright position. A lock is attached to one of the retention units. The lock may engage the inside surface of the exterior wall of the vehicle thereby preventing the retention units from being dislodged from the interior surface of the exterior wall of the vehicle. A seat is coupled to the frame and the seat may be sat upon.

Abstract: A cargo bed has a succession of swinging side wall panels whose top margins self-align when staked in upright positions.

Abstract: A convertible pickup truck cargo box system is disclosed that allows a pickup truck to easily transform into a flat bed truck, giving a greater range of utility, versatility, options, and cosmetic appearance for both commercial/work applications and recreational/personal applications in just one vehicle. The convertible pickup truck cargo box system may include a convertible cargo box that has a flat bed, a fold up headache rack, removable side panels, and a removable tailgate assembly. The seam between the side panels and the flat bed may be concealed by side trim molding so that their interface is not seen, giving the normal cosmetic appearance of a standard pickup truck. Thus, the pickup truck can be converted easily from a normal looking pickup truck for recreational and personal applications into a flat bed truck for commercial and work applications by removing and storing the side panels and the tailgate assembly.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus, system and method for adjustable support of an extension of a vehicle cargo bed. The apparatus provides a range of horizontal, vertical, diagonal and angular adjustment of a vehicle cargo bed extension deck so as to accommodate a wide variety of differently designed and dimensioned vehicles and provides other features promoting reliability and safety while minimizing unwanted vibration during use.

Abstract: An off-road utility vehicle with a reconfigurable cargo bed with fore and aft sections joined to the vehicle. Each section has three walls and a floor. The fore section pivots with respect to the aft section between an open position and a closed position with the fore section on top of the aft section. In the closed position, the reconfigurable cargo bed is a container with an opening in the foremost side of the container. A movable bulkhead is provided that is adapted to close the opening of the foremost side of the container, as well as being repositionable to serve as an extended surface for hauling cargo, a work bench that extends from a side of the cargo bed, or as a divider in the center of the cargo bed.

Abstract: What is proposed is a transforming cargo trailer system of which the basic embodiment is an enclosed box trailer that is built small and light enough to be towed behind a medium size motorcycle. The enclosed box trailer embodiment is comprised of a convertible cargo box, a frame assembly, a pair of suspension assemblies, an axle assembly, an air supply system, and means for adapting, reducing or transforming the enclosed box trailer embodiment into a toy hauler trailer embodiment, a common wagon box trailer embodiment, a flat-bed trailer embodiment, and a raised platform embodiment. Also, the enclosed box trailer embodiment can also be built in a large variety of models that can be utilized for a large variety of applications.

Abstract: A conversion system that converts a four-door style vehicle into a pick-up style vehicle. The conversion system converts the four-door style vehicle into a pick-up style vehicle when rear doors of the vehicle are removed and replaced by inner and outer side panels that form a side panel assembly for the bed of the vehicle. Additional features of the conversion system include a bed floor assembly, a bulkhead assembly, and a roof assembly that isolate the cabin of the vehicle from the newly formed bed.

Abstract: A conversion system that converts a four-door style vehicle into a pick-up style vehicle. The conversion system converts the four-door style vehicle into a pick-up style vehicle when rear doors of the vehicle are removed and replaced by inner and outer side panels that form a side panel assembly for the bed of the vehicle. Additional features of the conversion system include a bed floor assembly, a bulkhead assembly, and a roof assembly that isolate the cabin of the vehicle from the newly formed bed.

Abstract: A pickup truck bed low profile tool box with sliding lids mounted across the pickup truck bed inside a protective fastback style rigid shell, resting on the cargo bed rails, with gull wing doors on either side of the shell, over the low profile tool box behind the pickup truck cab, pivot up out of the way for easy access to the low profile tool box and a fastback rear hatch door that opens wide affording easy access to the tool box from inside the cargo bay.

Abstract: An adjustable cargo storage press for organizing and securing cargo items stored in a cargo storage area of an automobile. The adjustable cargo storage press is disposed within or integrated with a cargo area of an automotive vehicle such as a trunk, bed or bed liner of a car, truck, or sport utility vehicle. The press prevents movement of cargo items and potential damage to the cargo items during transport. The press also maintains the position of the cargo items for easy removal from the cargo storage area. The press includes one or more hinged walls that lock in a vertical position and move towards each other along guide tracks. The one or more hinged walls compress the cargo items between the hinged walls, and fold flat when not in use so as not to limit cargo storage capacity of the cargo storage area.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multi-function cart for storing and transporting emergency or other supplies. The multi-function cart comprises two shells that can be secured together to form a transportable storage container. When separated, each shell is convertible into various configurations that can be used to sustain life during and after a disaster as well as to clean-up and rebuild after a disaster has occurred. The multi-function cart can also be used recreationally. In this manner, the multi-function cart enables victims to quickly care for themselves, and encourages victims to immediately begin the clean-up and rebuilding process. Each shell is convertible into different configurations using various tubes. Hub brackets on opposing sides of the shell include adapters to which any of the tubes can be connected. The tubes can be connected to the adapters in an upward or a downward orientation to form different configurations.

Abstract: The present invention is a truck load support attached to a pick-up truck with a pick-up truck bed that includes a first channel bar that includes a pair of Z-bracket assemblies with a first horizontal portion and a second horizontal portion, disposed on first channel bar that is attached to the front portion of the pick-up truck bed, the Z-bracket assemblies include a nut, a Z-bracket and a bolt. The truck load support also includes a second channel bar that includes a pair of Z-bracket assemblies with a first horizontal portion and a second horizontal portion, disposed on second channel bar that is attached to the back portion of the pick-up truck bed, the Z-bracket assemblies include a nut, a Z-bracket and a bolt.

Abstract: A pickup truck having an access door in a side panel of the truck bed is provided. The access door pivots between a closed positioned and an open position. The access door defines an opening in the side wall, the opening being created by the access door being moved from the closed position to the open position. The pickup truck has a cap member, the cap member releasably coupling to the side walls of the pickup bed and having a gap in one side portion thereof, the gap being positioned above the opening, such that the gap and the opening communicate with one another. The pickup truck has an extension body that releasably couples to the access door and pivots with the access door. The extension body is configured to functionally engage the gap in the cap member under the condition that the access door is in the closed position.

Abstract: An off-road utility vehicle with a reconfigurable cargo bed with fore and aft sections joined to the vehicle. Each section has three walls and a floor. The fore section pivots with respect to the aft section between an open position and a closed position with the fore section on top of the aft section. In the closed position, the reconfigurable cargo bed is a container with an opening in the foremost side of the container. A movable bulkhead is provided that is adapted to close the opening of the foremost side of the container, as well as being repositionable to serve as an extended surface for hauling cargo, a work bench that extends from a side of the cargo bed, or as a divider in the center of the cargo bed.

Abstract: An improved device for attaching a truck top or appliance fitted with an angle on its base, which rests on a profile attached to the top of the side walls of the vehicle bed and standby parts for coupling to accessories to be used, thus making possible the installation and removal thereof.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicular frame, a utility bed, and a locking device. The utility bed is pivotally coupled with the vehicular frame and is pivotable between a hauling position and a dumping position. The locking device is operable between a locked position and an unlocked position and is configured to prevent the utility bed from pivoting to the dumping position when the locking device is in the locked position.

Abstract: An apparatus for a pickup truck box cover includes a frame having a generally flat rectangular shape and configured to reside in a plane generally perpendicular to a bed of the pickup truck and proximate a back of a cab of the pickup truck. A means joins the frame to a frame of the pickup truck. A means joins the frame to the pickup truck box. A top surface is removably joined to the frame and configured to extend back from a top portion of the cab of the pickup truck along a sloping plane intersecting a plane containing the bed of the pickup truck. Side panels are removably joined to the frame and configured to extend from the top surface to the bed of the pickup truck where, in conjunction with the pickup truck, a shape resembling generally flat bottom airfoil is formed.

Abstract: The invention generally concerns a semi-trailer to be trailed by a tractor. The semi-trailer comprises a wheeled deck having two lateral sides, proximate and distal longitudinal end sides. The semi-trailer also comprises two wall structures so pivotably mounted to the deck along a respective lateral side thereof as to be movable between an upright position, where the semi-trailer is in a dry-box configuration, and a lay down position wherein the semi-trailer is in a flatbed configuration. The two pivotable wall structures allow the semi-trailer to be moved between the dry-box configuration and the flatbed configuration.

Abstract: An insert apparatus for a preexisting cart. The insert apparatus includes a support structure having a base portion and a containment portion with an inner area. The base portion operatively engages the preexisting cart. A retaining element is provided and in operative communication with the containment portion of the support structure. The retaining element retains a material within the inner area of the containment portion of the support structure.

Abstract: A convertible vehicle adapted to selectively receive a plurality of attachments for performing various utility functions. The convertible vehicle including a vehicle frame adapted to support the convertible vehicle and a sub-frame coupled to the vehicle frame, the sub-frame including a coupling device adapted to releasably couple an attachment to the sub-frame.