Equipment storage and retrieval system

摘要

An equipment storage and retrieval system retrieves equipment from the back of pick-up trucks and other cargo carrying vehicles. A guide rail and a frame with attached rollers and equipment hold-downs, platforms or carts allow for easy access, retrieval, and storage of equipment in the bed of a vehicle. A frame extends out the back of a pickup for access to equipment, and folds into a vertical position for improved use of the pickup bed. A brake system prevents locks the sliding frame in place until the brake is released by a brake lever.

主权项

1. An Equipment Storage and Retrieval System for a vehicle, said vehicle having a bed, said equipment storage and retrieval system comprising:
a guide rail mounted to said vehicle bed and on one side of said vehicle bed, said guide rail aligned longitudinally from front to back of said vehicle bed; at least one attachment post adapted to secure said guide rail to said vehicle bed; a frame slidingly attached to said guide rail, and configured for longitudinal movement from front to back in said vehicle bed, said frame supported on one side by said guide rail, and on the other side by one or more bed rollers; a braking system attached to said frame, said braking system adapted to secure said frame in a selected position on said guide rail; whereinsaid frame is rotatably attached to said guide rail, with said frame rotatable between a first horizontal position resting on said vehicle bed, and a second vertical position with said frame supported by said guide rail, with a latch adapted to hold said frame in said second position.