Patent ID: 6082804
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A storage enclosure for installation on a motor vehicle of the type including a load deck, opposed left and right deck sidewalls and a tailgate extending between the opposed deck sidewalls and movably coupled to the load deck, the storage enclosure comprising:enclosure panel means defining a storage compartment having an access opening; and,male and female coupling members adapted for installation on the enclosure panel means and on the right and left deck sidewalls, respectively, in slidable, mating engagement with each other, the male and female coupling members limiting vertical movement of the storage enclosure relative to the load deck while allowing forward longitudinal movement of the storage enclosure over the load deck to an operative position in which the access opening of the storage enclosure is disposed adjacent the tailgate and allowing reverse longitudinal movement of the storage enclosure over the load deck to a disengaged position in which the storage enclosure is separated from the load deck sidewalls.