Toolbox
Patent Number: US 11845384 Grant Date: 2023-12-19 Filing Date: 2021-04-07
Overview
This patent describes a robust accessory system that transforms a truck utility box into a configurable, space-efficient tool storage solution. Filed in April 2021 and granted in December 2023, the disclosure—by inventors based in Hereford, TX and assigned to a Hereford-based company—details vertically mounted rail assemblies secured to the interior back walls of a box shell and a family of modular accessory assemblies that selectively slide, lock, and support pegged holders, slotted boxes, and socket organizers. The specification highlights adaptable mounting rails (including single and split configurations for stepped backwalls), welded backing brackets for secure attachment, and sliding brackets that clamp around rails to allow rapid rearrangement of organized tool payloads. The result is a system that prioritizes usable interior volume, safe retention under vehicle conditions, and straightforward customization for flat-backed, narrow, and wide utility boxes. The firm’s drafting emphasizes manufacturing detail, mounting tolerances, and multiple accessory variants, demonstrating technical depth and claim coverage that supports both versatility and enforceability.
Key Features
- Vertical rail system with welded backing portions for secure mounting
- Sliding brackets that clamp and fasten through rail apertures for modular attachment
- Pegged tool holders, slotted boxes with hinged lids, and wide configurations with twin rails
This accessory system directly improves on conventional toolbox organizers by combining safety, modularity, and efficient space utilization, making it highly relevant to commercial vehicle equipment and mobile-service tool management.
Invention Details
Abstract: A toolbox accessory system for organizing and utilizing a utility box of a truck. The toolbox accessory system comprises one or more rail assemblies attached to one or more back walls of the utility box. The toolbox accessory system comprises one or more accessory assemblies configured to selectively attach to the one or more rail assemblies. The one or more accessory assemblies are configured to selectively store tools within one or more utility boxes. The one or more accessory assemblies are attached in a vertical configuration along the one or more back walls of the one or more utility boxes. A box shell comprises the one or more back walls, a top portion, a bottom portion, two side walls, and a front opening.
Summary of the Invention: A toolbox accessory system for organizing and utilizing a utility box of a truck. Said toolbox accessory system comprises one or more rail assemblies attached to one or more back walls of said utility box. Said toolbox accessory system comprises one or more accessory assemblies configured to selectively attach to said one or more rail assemblies. Said one or more accessory assemblies are configured to selectively store tools within one or more utility boxes. Said one or more accessory assemblies are attached in a vertical configuration along said one or more back walls of said one or more utility boxes. A box shell comprises said one or more back walls, a top portion, a bottom portion, two side walls, and a front opening. Said one or more rail assemblies are arranged between said top portion and said bottom portion in a vertical configuration.
Said toolbox accessory system for organizing and utilizing said utility box of said truck. Said toolbox accessory system comprises said one or more rail assemblies attached to said one or more back walls of said utility box. Said toolbox accessory system comprises said one or more accessory assemblies configured to selectively attach to said one or more rail assemblies. Said one or more accessory assemblies are configured to selectively store tools within said one or more utility boxes. Said one or more accessory assemblies are attached in a vertical configuration along said one or more back walls of said one or more utility boxes. Said box shell comprises said one or more back walls, said top portion, said bottom portion, said two side walls, and said front opening. Said one or more rail assemblies are arranged between said top portion and said bottom portion in said vertical configuration. Said one or more back walls comprises a lower backwall and an upper backwall. Said lower backwall is set back a first depth and said upper backwall is set back a second depth.
Patent Document
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