Abstract: A cargo space increasing assembly for use with a pickup truck bed comprising a rectangular structure formed of a pair of end members and side members which are attached to one another at the respective ends thereof, preferably by attaching means suitable for being coupled in a crisscross-like manner. Each end and side member consists of a plurality of vertical stake members to which a plurality of horizontal rail members are attached in such a manner that the bottom of the stake member extends beyond the bottom one of the respective rail members. An additional rail member is attached along the bottom of the bottom rail member of each side and end member and extends outwardly therefrom. A foam or plastic pad shaped to the additional rail member is attached along the bottom surface of the same. The assembly is meant as a temporary containment for loose cargo carried in the pickpu truck bed.

Abstract: An extension apparatus (110) for vehicles is disclosed. The extension apparatus (110) includes a frame assembly (111) having upper and lower frame members (112a, b) which are interconnected by a flexible member (116) attached at the lower and upper edges thereof to the lower and upper frame members (112a, b). The frame assembly is adjustable between raised and lowered positions. The extension apparatus further includes jack means (118) attached to the lower and upper frame members (112a, b) on a cargo bed side of the flexible member and pivotal about a horizontal axis parallel to the flexible member (116) for raising said upper frame member (112b) into the raised position. The frame assembly is suitably attached to the top of the sidewalls (20) of a cargo bed area. A stabilizing bar member (192) interconnects one of the upper frame members (112a) and one of the lower frame members (112b) on opposite sides of the frame assembly (111).

Abstract: A dumper of the type that attaches to the bed of a pick-up, trailer or the like, and adds the dumping feature to the fixed-bed locomotive, and comprises a bin riding over a set of rollers secured to a framework affixed to the bottom of the pick-up bed.

Abstract: Apparatus for converting a transfer truck to a flat bed or the like comprising a storage bin for aiding in removal of a truck module, such as a dump box, from a truck body, then storing the same until it is needed again. The apparatus includes upstanding side walls and a rear wall with a pair of ramps mounted to the rear wall and brackets at the front of the side walls. The ramps allow rollers on the dump box to roll up the ramp onto the top thereof and the brackets support the front of the dump box. the truck body can then be moved away from the dump box, after disengagement thereof, until it is desired to re-mount the dump box. Of course, other truck modules, such as water tanks, flat beds, etc. can be so mounted and de-mounted.

Abstract: A freight vehicle has a cargo space convertible from that suitable for handling piece goods to that suitable for bulk material. A conventional cargo space for piece goods has openings for filling and discharging bulk material. A double-walled inflatable bag having its bottom attached to a rigid support platform is positioned in erected condition to handle bulk material and is movable to a stored position near the roof of the cargo space to allow handling of piece goods.

Abstract: A freight wagon is assembled from a set of building blocks together forming a superstructure mounted on a skeletal underframe having at least one axial beam and an upper surface with a modular bearing pattern. The building blocks are selected from a set of building blocks of corresponding modular dimensions, there being a plurality of species of building blocks and sets of congruent building blocks of each species whereby the underframe is usable with alternative superstructures for carrying alternative types of goods and which alternative superstructures are assemblable from alternative selections and combinations of building blocks. The wagon is particularly useful as a railway wagon in a system of wagons having bearing patterns which are unified in the sense that the modular dimensions are the same although not necessarily having the same number of modules. The wagon is assembled using simple slotted joints for automated assembly.

Abstract: A flexible bulk container is disclosed, integral with a wheeled vehicle, that has an open bulk mode and a closed flat bed mode. The container can be used one way full and the return journal empty in the flat bed mode with other cargo on the flat bed. The container comprises a main frame with two laterally spaced longitudinal members, two floor panel sections, each hinged at outside edges across the top surfaces of the longitudinal members, the two panel sections having a closed position providing a substantially flat floor, and an open position wherein the two panel sections slope upwards and outwards from each other, flexible liner attached to the two panel sections and the main frame, providing a bulk container when the two panel sections are in the open position, strut support means at the end of each of the longitudinal members to support the two panel sections in the open position, and discharge hopper means between the longitudinal members for emptying the bulk container.

Abstract: A collapsible hut useful, in particular, for ice fishing comprises wall and roof panels which can be releasably secured together in a first assembly to form the hut and in a second assembly to form parts of a container. Skis and/or wheels are provided for supporting the container for travel over the ground, so that the hut can readily be transported to remote locations. When the hut is collapsed, the panels can be packed flat to form a very compact storage package.

Abstract: A trailer structure for transporting sheet glass and other frangible sheet material which includes in a preferred embodiment, a support structure characterized by a fixed A-frame rigidly mounted on the chassis of a trailer with a cooperating material-supporting saddle frame pivoted on the apex ridge of the fixed A-frame and disposed for controlled pendulum movement responsive to road and motion stresses ecountered during transportation of the glass. The glass or other frangible sheets are secured by conventional straps on the saddle frame for transportation over roads and highways and coil springs with cooperating shock absorbers serve to minimize the transmission of stresses from the trailer chassis and fixed A-frame to the saddle frame. The trailer chassis is fitted with pivoting deck panels to facilitate convenient and safe loading of the glass and to provide additional deck area for other cargo.

Abstract: The present invention provides a seat bearing insert for fitting in the bed of a pick-up truck. The insert is of a size to substantially fill and essentially eliminate horizontal movement in the truck bed and includes securing members for attaching to the truck to secure against vertical movement. The insert further includes forward and rearward sitting regions each having a seat for readily converting the truck bed to a sitting area and each seat comprises a seat portion and a backrest portion at generally right angles to one another, extending widthwise across the insert in a forwardly facing direction when fitted in the truck bed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor-vehicle trailer, particularly a passenger-car trailer, for transporting easily removable and exchangeable superstructures. Toward the rear of the trailer, two approximately horizontal rail sections, which are joined to each other at the front, diverge and in the area of the axle units extend rearwardly in a horizontal parallel manner. In front of and behind the axle units, the rail sections are joined by transverse sections, and between the transverse sections wheelguards are located. The upper areas of the wheelguards form supports which directly transfer the load of the superstructures via a suspension to the wheels mounted on the axle units.

Abstract: A side sectional panel assembly for use on a trailer having side beams along the sides of the trailer bed. Each side panel section is hinged to the trailer by a hinge assembly pivotally connected to the side panel and removably connected to the side beam of the trailer to limit the swinging movement of the panel section away from the trailer bed to an upright position and permits swinging movement of the panel section onto the trailer bed. End panel connectors are provided on the adjacent panel section to bridge the gap therebetween.

Abstract: A flexible bulk container is disclosed, integral with a wheeled vehicle, that has an open bulk mode and a closed flat bed mode. The container can be used one way full and the return journey empty in the flat bed mode with other cargo on the flat bed. The container comprises a main frame with two laterally spaced longitudinal members, two floor panel sections, each hinged at outside edges across the top surfaces of the longitudinal members, the two panel sections having a closed position providing a substantially flat floor, and an open position wherein the two panel sections slope upwards and outwards from each other, flexible liner attached to the two panel sections and the main frame, providing a bulk container when the two panel sections are in the open position, strut support means at the end of each of the longitudinal members to support the two panel sections in the open position, and discharge hopper means between the longitudinal members for emptying the bulk container.

Abstract: A truck having a load platform for loading a load includes a rear body construction in which two rear side panels is formed at both sides of the platform. One of the rear side panels has a lowered portion the upper end of which is lower than the upper end of the rear side panel to allow easy loading and unloading of the load over the rear side panel. For preventing the falling off of the load from the lowered portion, there is provided a side bar removably installed across front and rear portions of the rear side panel so as to extend across the space above the lowered portion.

Abstract: A creeper-ramp rack to be stored in a pair of standards on a pick-up truck is provided and consists of a pair of rectangular grillwork panels, each having a pair of C-shaped channel members that slideably engage each other so as in one position to be stored in the pair of standards on the pick-up truck to form a protecting grill for rear window and in another position lengthened to be placed on rear end of truck bed to form a ramp strong enough to support a man and a motorcycle. A castor can snap into each corner of the panel on the channel member to form a creeper.

Abstract: A freight vehicle has a cargo space convertible from that suitable for handling piece goods to that suitable for dry bulk granular material. A conventional cargo space for piece goods has openings in the roof and floor for filling and discharging bulk material. A double-wall inflatable bag having its bottom attached to a rigid support platform is positioned in erected condition to handle bulk material and is movable to a stored position near the roof of the cargo space to allow handling of piece goods.

Abstract: A load bearing security cover for the bed of a pick up truck comprising a pair of doors folded flat together and mounted on top of the bed side walls to form a lockable storage area underneath and openable to extend the sides of the pick up bed upward to hold voluminous cargo including a center support plank that doubles as a front wall extension and a rear transverse support arm over the tail gate that doubles as a brace for the doors in their open configuration.

Abstract: A trailer apparatus includes movable and demountable structures which adapt the trailer for use with large planar sheets of material as well as more conventional loads such as cartons, drums and palletized articles. The trailer includes a plurality of parallel A-frame supports spaced longitudinally along the central portion of the trailer for receiving the planar material. Transversely oriented bars longitudinally restrain the material and straps extending downwardly from the top of the support laterally restrain it. The upper portion of the A-frame supports, as well as the bars and straps are removable. A pair of hinged panels selectively form a trailer floor in the central portion thereof. The sidewalls of the trailer are fixed. The roof is movable to permit loading and unloading of the planar material from above and conventional rear trailer doors provide access therethrough for loading and unloading conventional cargo such as palletized material, cartons, and drums.

Abstract: A four wheeled horse wagon which is readily convertible into a two wheeled towing trailer for towing by a motorized vehicle. The horse wagon comprises a main frame apparatus having a goose neck apparatus for mounting a detachable front wheel assembly apparatus. The goose neck apparatus and front wheel assembly apparatus are connected by ball hitch apparatus which provides limited universal swiveling movement of the front wheel assembly apparatus relative the goose neck apparatus to facilitate steering and reduce drawbar loading. Various draw bar apparatus for attaching one or more horses to the horse wagon are described. Removable wagon body apparatus mountable on the main frame means are also described.

Abstract: A hatch frame for vehicle caps, and the like, comprises an upper frame segment with a hinge for pivotally supporting a hatch door. A pair of side frame segments extend along the sides of the hatch door, and are connected with the sides of the cap framework. A pair of corner keys connect the side frame segments with opposite ends of the upper frame segment to form an inverted, generally U-shaped frame which both pivotally mounts the hatch door and structurally interconnects the sides of the framework without any intermediate framing.

Abstract: A support apparatus for auxiliary structural elements in a pickup truck. First and second frame members, each having a support element, a retaining element and a plurality of upwardly opening frame pockets, are supported on each sidewall of the pickup truck. Third and fourth frame members, similar in construction to the first and second frame members, are supported at opposite ends by the first and second frame members. The frame members form a deck-supporting enclosure in which an auxiliary deck may be clearingly lowered and received. The frame pockets of each frame member form a side-supporting structure in which a vertically disposed auxiliary side element may be clearingly lowered and received.

Abstract: A demountable carrier rack for a pickup truck, the rack including a primary structural framework for securing to the front sides of the truck bed. A removeable secondary framework is provided for securing to the tail end of the truck bed with the two frameworks being interconnected by a pair of longitudinally extending running bars and a transversly extending adjustable load bar. The primary frame work and the inside of the truck bed are provided with collecting devices for storing the secondary framework, the running bars and the adjustable load bar.

Abstract: A hard-roofed two-door Toyota sedan is made into a convertible by the following steps:(1) removing the hard roof from the car body at the level of the top of its doors;(2) welding longitudinal reinforcing tubes in the rocker panels;(3) welding reinforcing plates to the opposite sides of the car body at the inside just above the floor between the rear wheel wells and the door posts;(4) welding reinforcing plates to the sides of the car body at the inside just above the floor immediately in front of the door opening on that side; and(5) attaching a pivoted linkage for operating the convertible top to the opposite sides of the car body.

Abstract: A bed for a pickup truck having side gates in the sidewalls thereof and a tailgate in the rear wall thereof having exterior contours identical to the exterior contours of the wall within which the gates are located, to provide increased accessibility to the interior of the bed and an aesthetically appealing design. The gates are supported to provide strength to resist against loads disposed in the bed that may be forced against the gate by having support members secured thereto on the inboard side of the gate along with the gate having a strength contour along its inboard side. The bed also has a low profile yet having support for heavy loads by having the floor joists separated, having inboard joists secured to the chassis of the vehicle and outboard joists secured to the bed below the floor of the bed.

Abstract: This invention relates to military vehicles and in particular provides a vehicle that is convertible from a troop carrier for transporting and deploying ground troops to a cargo carrier.

Abstract: A universal carrier attachment for pick-up vans is disclosed which may be readily mounted or dismounted from the cargo compartment of a pick-up van without requiring permanent fasteners. In one embodiment, the carrier includes a horizontal platform fitted within the cargo compartment, having first and second opposed vertical walls on which are mounted first and second horizontal lips, respectively. The horizontal lips rest on the top surfaces of the sidewalls of the cargo compartment and support the vertical wall and platform of the carrier so as to depend downwardly from the horizontal lips into the cargo compartment. The tailgate for the pick-up van then mechanically contacts the rear edge of the platform for the carrier when the tailgate is in its closed position so that the carrier is held in position in the cargo compartment and yet may be readily dismounted by merely lowering the tailgate and sliding the carrier out of the cargo compartment.

Abstract: A tool box for a pickup truck which is mounted by removing a portion of the forward section of the bed and placing the box between the remainder of the bed and the cab. The tool box permits easy storage of tools and the like by access to compartments from both sides of the truck.

Abstract: A vehicle for the selective transport of a piece load or a bulk load has a container including a bottom constituting, at least in part, a funnel having a discharge opening, a top closure arranged above the bottom and collapsible side walls attached to the bottom and the top closure. The side walls are formed of a plurality of relatively rigid side wall elements having, in a lowered position of the top closure, a collapsed state in which they are stacked with respect to one another between the top closure and the bottom. In the collapsed state of the side walls the upper face of the top closure serves as a loading platform for a piece load. The side walls further have, in a raised position of the top closure, an erected state in which the side wall elements together contiguously form sealed side walls.

Abstract: Apparatus for use both as a platform for drum-set performances and as a carrier for such a set. The apparatus consists of a rectangular bottom section with two or more side members hinged thereto for raising to a vertical position or lowering to a horizontal position. Castors are attached to at least two of such side members so that when they are raised, the castors extend downward from the bottom section, and when lowered, the castors are retracted above the bottom section. With the side members raised, the drum-set can be placed upon the bottom section, and the entire unit rolled, or carried by provided handles. With the side members lowered, the drum-set can be placed upon the bottom section and side members, and the apparatus used as a performance platform.

Abstract: Vertically disposed side walls on a vehicle body are completely removable or are pivotable outwardly through an arc of at least 90.degree. and not more than about 180.degree. to facilitate loading and unloading of the vehicle body.

Abstract: A construction for a non-powered trailer to be towed by a motor vehicle is disclosed. A trailer frame is provided to which a plurality of different bodies can be affixed. In addition, the trailer is adaptable to be readily stored in a vertical position whereby storage space is substantially reduced.

Abstract: A liner for a truck box for increasing the volumetric load carrying capacity thereof. The liner is provided with wall portions extending higher than the walls which form the truck box. The liner has a tail gate which opens automatically as the truck box is pivotally moved for dumping thereof.

Abstract: The disclosure describes an improved apparatus for converting a passenger automobile into a vehicle suitable for carrying flowers in a funeral procession. A reservoir is positioned inside the trunk of the vehicle for holding flowers and for catching water draining from the flowers. A fiberglass display cover partially encloses the trunk and defines an opening through which the flowers protrude. Drains carry the water from the reservoir through the display cover to the rear of the vehicle. The display cover is attached to the hinges which normally hold the trunk lid, so that the vehicle easily can be converted to a conventional automobile.

Abstract: The trailer of this invention comprises a plurality of readily foldable or separable components to provide a full width trailer for hauling conventional goods or a narrow trailer for special hauling purposes or for storage in a limited space. In addition it may be readily dismantled into a group of relatively small components which may be packed in a vehicle trunk or in a small storage space. In one form it includes two side frames with upstanding side boards, a leaf spring detachably connected under each side frame, and a wheel carrying stub axle fixedly connected to the spring. Cross braces connect the two frames and a cross-axle assembly of variable effective length connects the two stub axles. Fore and aft floor boards are hingedly connected to the frames and to each other, and one or more may be folded to define a narrower trailer on occasion. The trailer may be dismantled into the components mentioned for storage or transport.

Abstract: A removable rear bed closure for a truck is disclosed as incorporating an upper roof portion and side walls that cooperatively define a rear opening with downwardly projecting hinge pillars of the side walls pivotally supporting associated rear doors for movement between open and closed positions about vertical axes. Each door has an upper end that seals with the upper roof portion and a lower end that seals with the truck bed in the door closed position. The hinge pillars are located laterally inward from truck bed side wall mounted taillights so as to not hide the taillights from view and the hinge pillars are located in longitudinal alignment with the bed side walls rearward thereof such that the rear opening has approximatey the same lateral width as the bed. Detachable securement of the closure side walls and the bed side walls to each other permits removal of the closure when desired.

Abstract: The bed of a gooseneck trailer is supported by two bogies, one on the right side of the trailer and one on the left. The gooseneck is angled forward to enable the trailer to be towed by numerous types of towing vehicles. The gooseneck is fitted with a plurality of telescoping inserts enabling the trailer to be towed by vehicles of differing heights and vehicles fitted with various means for attaching trailers. The bogies may be moved independently longitudinally of the trailer and locked into position to control the weight transferred to the towing vehicle.

Abstract: An enclosure is provided over the bed of a pickup truck and includes a support wall along each side in which four tote trays are accessible and removable through doors in the opposite sidewalls of the enclosure. A divider wall extends between the enclosure sidewalls to define front and rear storage areas with the front storage area having top and bottom sections separated by the support wall which extends between the opposite sidewalls of the enclosure. The top section of the front storage area is accessible from the inside of the cab. The rear wall of the enclosure includes a door which is removable, pivotal upwardly or pivotal downwardly to provide a worktable surface. The pivoting action is provided by top and bottom retractable outwardly extending actuating pins received in slots at the top and holes at the bottom in brackets mounted at the sides of the door opening.

Abstract: A trailer construction that provides an unobstructed flat bed having opposite side walls and hinged or removable front and rear gates as well as adjusting and retracting keel and chine rollers for converting the flat bed of the utility trailer into a boat trailer.

Abstract: The trailer converts from a hopper for hauling grain to an overwidth flatbed with tracks for carrying a harvesting machine. The side and front panels of the hopper fold to a horizontal position from the erected position. The rear panel of the hopper is removable and stores on the folded front panel. A base track extends along each side of the trailer frame. An extensible track is hinged to the base track and folds in a vertical plane from a storage position on top of the base track to an extended position laterally outward of the base track, to increase the trailer width for hauling harvesting machines with wide wheel width. Transverse tapered box beams support the base track and extensible track. A second extensible track has beams that slide into the transverse box beams of the first extensible track for further widening.

Abstract: A vehicle trailer for attachment to automobiles and the like having a luggage-type form in its closed position but being adapted by structure and hinge location to open to a first alternative position of a tool trailer and a second alternative position of a standard utility trailer.

Abstract: A structure having a movable roof formed in two sections which sections are pivotally secured to the side walls by hinge elements and to the front and rear walls by control arms, wherein the roof panels are pivotal from a closed, horizontal position to an open vertical position disposed alongside the side walls.

Abstract: Two panel assemblies are separately mounted on the side walls of a pickup truck by means of integral legs which fit into stake pockets provided by the truck. When these panel assemblies are so mounted, cross bars join the top portions of opposing panel assemblies to provide additional vertical stability to the panel assemblies and to serve as a top carrier. When removed from the side walls and longitudinally joined together in a single plane, these panel assemblies are hooked into the rear of the bed of the truck and extend from the rear of the truck to provide a loading ramp to the bed of the truck.

Abstract: A removable structure for the bed of a truck, the components of the structure being removably joined together so that the entire structure can be easily disassembled for storage and shipment. The structure includes a framework which can be used for supporting implements such as ladders in conveying them to a work place. The invention also encompasses a roof, walls and a rear door mounted as separate components to the framework to form an enclosure such as a camper.

Abstract: A combined auxiliary cab and tonneau cover is provided for a pickup truck. The auxiliary unit is easy to attach and detach from a vehicle and provides positive locking of the truck bed. The space enclosed by the auxiliary cab can be used as a children's seat or as cargo space.

Abstract: A knockdown modular enclosure structure that is adapted to convert vehicles for use either as mobile security or detention carriers for transporting prisoners, animals or the like or as a means of transportation in which the passengers are protected from persons outside the vehicle. In one embodiment the passenger or load space on the bed of a truck is enclosed by a series of knockdown panels defining the walls and roof of the enclosure. The panels are separably and detachably interlocked without the use of fasteners and in such a manner that they cannot be removed from either inside or outside the enclosure when at least one of the panels, which provide a doorway for entering and leaving the enclosed space is closed. The driver's compartment is protectively enclosed by an additional array of panels fitting over the windshield and windows or window spaces of the compartment. In vehicles having a roofless driver's compartment, a panel construction is provided for enclosing the top of the compartment as well.