Patent ID: 7681767
Filing Date: 2010-03-23
Classification: B60R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A vehicle storage box, comprising: a) a base structure; b) a lid, pivotally connected to the base structure, shaped to enclose the base structure; and c) a lid coupler comprising a first and second adjustable lid actuator and a first and second adjustable lid latch, connected to the lid and the base structure, shaped to releasably couple the lid to the base structure, the lid coupler having a first coupling position occurring when the lid is in an opened position; d) the lid actuator including a hooking cain to engage the lid latch while the lid is in an opened position such that, as the lid actuator is rotated, the lid latch tracks along the hooking cam of the lid actuator while the lid is pulled down; and e) the first and second lid actuators being coupled together by a cable and pulley system wherein a pulley is coupled to each of the lid actuators and connected by a cable for simultaneous operation of the first and second lid actuators.