Patent ID: 8267466
Filing Date: 2012-09-18
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. An improved truck bed comprising: at least one front section, one of said at least one front section includes at least one front deck plate, a plurality of front lengthwise support members and a cross member, said cross member and said plurality of front lengthwise support members are attached to a bottom of said at least one front deck plate; a rear section includes at least one rear deck plate and a plurality of rear lengthwise support members, said plurality of rear lengthwise support members are attached to a bottom of said at least one rear deck plate, at least two down-turned flanges extend from said at least one rear deck plate; and at least two air bag retention systems are retained on a bottom of said rear section, each one of said at least two air bag retention system includes an air bag, an air bag bracket and a base bracket, said air bag is attached to said air bag bracket, said air bag bracket includes a bolt flange and at least one tongue projection, at least one tongue slot is formed in each one of said two down-turned flanges, said base bracket is attached to a bottom of said rear deck plate, said at least one tongue projection is inserted through said at least one tongue slot, at least one fastener is used to secure said bolt flange to said base bracket.