Scott A Muirhead

US Patent:

51373220, Aug 11, 1992

Filed:

Nov 27, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/441537

Inventors:

Scott Muirhead - Oak Park MI

International Classification:

B60R 1301

US Classification:

296 392

Abstract:

An assembly for installation into the bed of a pickup truck consisting of a cargo chest and a liner insert combination is described. The assembly is adapted to be inserted into the bed of the pickup truck to provide a secure cargo chest and a protective lining. The assembly is adapted to receive one or more chest lids hingedly and lockably attached to provide security and protection for the cargo in storage within the chest. The cargo chest liner insert assembly, in one embodiment, is adapted for a cargo chest lid which opens as one piece from the front of the chest assembly, and in other embodiments for cargo chest lids which hinge at the center for chest access from the sides of the pickup truck. In still another embodiment, the assembly is adapted to include cargo compartments in the opposed wheel well extensions. The upper perimeter flange of insert assembly can be adapted to provide an over the rail or an under the rail truck bed border.