Patent ID: 6019265
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A snowboard rack, for use in holding a snowboard within a pickup truck having a cab and a bed, the bed having a bed front near the cab and a bed rear opposite the cab, the truck further having bed sides, comprising:a header shaft for extending across the bed, the header shaft having a first end, a second end, and a pair of side tubes, each said side tube respectively extending into one of the first end and the second end, the side tubes for respectively engaging the bed sides;at least one carrier extending rearwardly from the header shaft substantially perpendicular to said header shaft, the carrier having a carrier sleeve extending over the header shaft for allowing slidable movement of the carrier sleeve thereupon; anda pair of cradles mounted on each said carrier, each cradle of said pair of cradles being distinct and spaced from each other on each said carrier the cradles each having a pair of vertical supports for holding the snowboard therebetween in an upright lateral position.