Patent ID: 6524043
Filing Date: 2003-02-25
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
An adjustable cargo gate system for restraining cargo on an open bed of a vehicle, the open bed having longitudinally spaced apart forward and rearward ends and spaced apart sides, said system comprising:track members removably secured to said vehicle bed and disposed parallel to said vehicle sides; a removable gate member disposed perpendicular to said track members and to said vehicle sides, said gate member comprised of a latticework of horizontal and vertical rails; bracing means removably and pivotably attachable to said latticework for supporting said gate member in an upright position; sliding car members engageable with said track members, said car members being pivotably and removably attached to said bracing means; locking means for securing each said car member at a selected point on one of said track members; whereby said gate member can be slid forward or rearward along said track members and temporarily locked at any selected point in an upright position to restrain movement of cargo on the open vehicle bed, or pivoted to lie flat on said vehicle bed when not needed.