Security enclosure for open deck vehicles
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1. In a vehicle having a load deck, deck sidewalls, and a tailgate, a security enclosure for installation within the load deck thereof, the security enclosure comprising:
- a first panel extending between the deck sidewalls and sloping upwardly toward the tailgate from a first end adjacent the load deck to a distal second end,a second panel coupled to the second end of the first panel and extending therefrom toward the tailgate; and
means for securing the second panel in a position relative to the first panel so that an enclosed space is defined by the first and second panels, the tailgate, the load deck, and the deck sidewalls, wherein the securing means comprises a releasable lock mechanism attached to the second panel, which lock mechanism includes a bolt extendable through a bore formed through the first panel.
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Abstract
In a vehicle having a load deck, deck sidewalls including respective wheel wells, and a tailgate, a security enclosure for installation on the load deck thereof comprises a first panel mounted between the deck sidewalls and sloping upwardly toward the tailgate from a first end adjacent the load deck to a distal second end. A second panel coupled to the second end of the first panel and extending therefrom toward the tailgate defines an enclosed space with the first panel, the tailgate, the load deck, and the deck sidewalls. A releasable lock mechanism is attached to the second panel and includes a bolt extendable through a bore formed through the first panel to secure the second panel to the first panel. In addition, the second panel includes opposing sloped edges for engaging the wheel wells to support the second panel in a generally horizontal position.
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1. In a vehicle having a load deck, deck sidewalls, and a tailgate, a security enclosure for installation within the load deck thereof, the security enclosure comprising:
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a first panel extending between the deck sidewalls and sloping upwardly toward the tailgate from a first end adjacent the load deck to a distal second end, a second panel coupled to the second end of the first panel and extending therefrom toward the tailgate; and means for securing the second panel in a position relative to the first panel so that an enclosed space is defined by the first and second panels, the tailgate, the load deck, and the deck sidewalls, wherein the securing means comprises a releasable lock mechanism attached to the second panel, which lock mechanism includes a bolt extendable through a bore formed through the first panel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 14)
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4. In a vehicle having a load deck, deck sidewalls, and a tailgate, a security enclosure for installation within the load deck thereof, the security enclosure comprising:
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a first panel extending between the deck sidewalls and sloping upwardly toward the tailgate from a first end adjacent the load deck to a distal second end, a second panel coupled to the second end of the first panel and extending therefrom toward the tailgate; and means for securing the second panel in a position relative to the first panel so that an enclosed space is defined by the first and second panels, the tailgate, the load deck, and the deck sidewalls, wherein the deck sidewalls include wheel wells for supporting the second panel in a generally horizontal position.
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5. In a vehicle having a load deck, deck sidewalls, and a tailgate, a security enclosure for installation within the load deck thereof, the security enclosure comprising:
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a first panel extending between the deck sidewalls and sloping upwardly toward the tailgate from a first end adjacent the load deck to a distal second end; a second panel coupled to the second end of the first panel and extending therefrom toward the tailgate; and means for securing the second panel in a position relative to the first panel so that an enclosed space is defined by the first and second panels, the tailgate, the load deck, and the deck sidewalls, wherein the first panel is disposed at an angle permitting the first panel to be generally flush with a seat.
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6. In a vehicle having a load deck, deck sidewalls, and a tailgate, a security enclosure for installation within the load deck thereof, the security enclosure comprising:
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a first panel extending between the deck sidewalls and extending upwardly from a first end adjacent the load deck to a distal second end, the first panel having a bore formed therethrough; a second panel coupled to the second end of the first panel and extending therefrom toward the tailgate; and a releasable lock mechanism attached to the second panel which includes a bolt extendable through the bore formed through the first panel for securing the second panel in a position relative to the first panel so that an enclosed space is defined by the first and second panels, the tailgate, the load deck, and the deck sidewalls. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 22, 23)
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16. In a vehicle having a load deck, deck sidewalls having respective wheel wells, and a tailgate, a security enclosure for installation within the load deck thereof, the security enclosure comprising:
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a first panel extending between the deck sidewalls and extending upwardly from a first end adjacent the load deck to a distal second end; a second panel coupled to the second end of the first panel and extending therefrom toward the tailgate, the second panel ha opposing sloped edges for engaging the wheel wells to support the second panel in a generally horizontal position; and means for securing the second panel in the generally horizontal position so that an enclosed space is defined by the first and second panels, the tailgate, the load deck, and the deck sidewalls. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25)
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Current AssigneeBestop Incorporated
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Original AssigneeBradley S. Schlachter
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InventorsSchlachter, Bradley S.
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Primary Examiner(s)Pedder, Dennis H.
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Application NumberUS08/801,813Time in Patent Office1,194 DaysField of Search296/24.1, 296/37.5, 296/37.6, 296/37.16, 224/401, 224/404, 224/542US Class Current296/37.6CPC Class CodesB60R 5/04 arranged at rear of vehicle...
