Adjustable support structure for vehicle cargo bed extension

摘要

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.

主权项

1. An apparatus for attachment to a vehicle including a cargo bed structure, the apparatus including:
an adjustable support structure having a first segment, a second segment and a third segment, said first segment having a first end and a second end, said first end being attachable to a hitch that is fixedly attached to a vehicle; and wherein said second end is attached to said second segment; and wherein said second segment is attached to said third segment via a hinge; and where said first end of said first segment slidably engages said hitch along a first axis, and wherein a sliding position of said first segment relative to said hitch is lockable along said first axis; and wherein said second segment having a first end and a second end, in which said first end of said second segment slidably engages said second end of said first segment along a second axis, said second axis being angled relative to said first axis; and wherein a sliding position of said first end of said second segment relative to said second end of said first segment is lockable along said second axis; and wherein said second end of said second segment is attached to said hinge, said hinge having a first end and a second end and wherein said first end of said hinge is attached to a second end of said second segment and said second end of said hinge being attached to said third segment, and wherein an angle of attachment of said hinge between said second segment and said third segment is adjustable and lockable via a link that attaches to said second segment and to said third segment.