Extendable support device utilized with a cargo bed

The present invention is an extendable support device utilized with a pick-up truck that includes a cargo bed with a back that includes a trailer hitch, an adjustable horizontal member, an adjustable vertical member and an adjustable width member. There is also a pair of brake lights disposed on a pair of vertical members of the adjustable width member and a pair of signal lights disposed on a pair of vertical members of the adjustable width member.

TECHNICAL FIELD & BACKGROUND

Frequently users must buy a trailer or rent a truck when hauling loads substantially longer than conventional pick-up truck beds. Traditional pick-up trucks offer limited alternatives when it comes to adjustable and extendable cargo bed lengths.

The present invention generally relates to an extendable support device. More specifically, the invention is an extendable support device for a cargo bed of a pick-up truck.

It is an object of the invention to provide a user with an extendable support mechanism for a truck cargo bed that extends the length of a truck cargo bed.

It is an object of the invention to provide a user with an adjustable and extendable support mechanism for a truck cargo bed that extends the length of a truck cargo bed for a truck such as a pick-up truck.

What's really needed is an extendable support mechanism for a truck cargo bed that extends the length of a truck cargo bed and an adjustable and extendable support mechanism for a truck cargo bed that extends the length of a truck cargo bed for a truck such as a pick-up truck.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

The phrase “in one embodiment” is utilized repeatedly. The phrase generally does not refer to the same embodiment, however, it may. The terms “comprising”, “having” and “including” are synonymous, unless the context dictates otherwise.

FIG. 1Aillustrates an environmental side rear perspective view of an extendable support device100, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

The extendable support device100is typically utilized to extend the cargo truck bed of a pick-up truck PUT, although the extendible support device100can be utilized with other suitable vehicles and cargo truck beds as well. The extendable support device100can be extended up to 5 feet, although the extendable support device100is extendable to other suitable lengths as well.

FIG. 1Billustrates a side perspective view of an extendable support device100, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. The extendable support device includes a trailer hitch110, an adjustable horizontal member120, an adjustable vertical member130, an adjustable width member140, a pair of brake lights150and a pair of turn signals160.

The trailer hitch110is disposed on the back of the cargo bed112of the pick-up truck PUT and receives the adjustable horizontal member120and can be any suitable type of trailer hitch. The adjustable horizontal member120is made of square metal tubing122and has a plurality of apertures124to accommodate a pin126that can be utilized to secure the adjustable horizontal member120in one of a variety of lengths desired by the user. The adjustable horizontal member120can also be made of other suitable types of tubing or have any other suitable type of shape. The adjustable vertical member130is also made of square metal tubing132and has a plurality of apertures134to accommodate a pin136that can be utilized to secure the adjustable vertical member130in one of a variety of heights desired by the user. The adjustable vertical member130is attached to the distal end128of the horizontal member120. The adjustable vertical member130can also be made of other suitable types of tubing or have any other suitable type of shape.

The adjustable width member140is made of square metal tubing and includes a horizontal base142and a pair of vertical members144perpendicularly attached at the ends146of the horizontal base142. There is a plurality of apertures147disposed on the horizontal base142allowing for the width to be adjusted as desired with a pair of pins148that can be utilized to secure the horizontal base142in one of a variety of widths desired by the user. The adjustable width member140is U-shaped but can also be V-shaped with the pair of vertical members144and horizontal base142being oriented to form the V-shape. The adjustable width member140can also be made of other suitable types of tubing or have any other suitable type of shape. The adjustable width member140is parallel to the back of the cargo bed, although the adjustable width member140is turned to illustrate the features of the extendible support device100.

The pair of brake lights150are an optional feature and are disposed on the top portion143of the pair of vertical members144and can be any type of suitable pair of brake lights. The pair of turn signals160are also an optional feature and are also disposed on the top portion143of the pair of vertical members144and can be any type of suitable pair of turn signals.

The extendable support device includes an extendable, square tube base frame with an additional extendable, intersecting V-shaped or U-shaped vertical frame. The horizontal base frame attaches directly to the trailer hitch and is designed to extend up to 5 feet intersecting the base frame at the outermost point with the arms facing the truck bed. The extendable support device is easy to operate and the user simply loads the cargo onto the truck bed, utilizing the base or topmost portion of the extendable support device as support for any contents or cargo which exceeds the bed length, extending the frames when needed. The extendable support device is especially useful and effective for pick-up truck and pick-up truck accessories manufacturers as well as the everyday pick-up truck user.

While the present invention has been related in terms of the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the embodiments described. The present invention can be practiced with modification and alteration within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Thus, the description is to be regarded as illustrative instead of restrictive on the present invention.