Patent ID: 6598704
Filing Date: 2003-07-29
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A truck catwalk system for attaching to a truck box for allowing access to an interior of said truck box from various position, comprising:a plurality of support brackets attachable to said truck box; a platform pivotally attached to said plurality of support brackets, wherein said platform has a storage position and an extended position; a guard rail structure attached to said platform, wherein said guard rail structure includes a first lower member and a second lower member pivotally attached to said platform, a first upper member and a second upper member pivotally attached to said first lower member and said second lower member respectively, and an upper U-shape rail structure pivotally attachable to said truck box and pivotally attached to said first upper member and said second upper member; a catch means for selectively retaining said platform in said storage position; and a handle attached to said platform for allowing an individual to manipulate said platform between said storage position and said extended position.