초록

A nonmetallic container adapted for use as a tool or utility box in a pickup truck which is preferably unitarily constructed of linear high-density polyethylene and is adapted to fit both standard and compact pickup trucks.

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A nonmetallic container adapted for use as a cross-bed tool or utility box in a pickup truck, said container adapted to be supported by the upper surfaces of the side panels of a pickup truck and to bridge the space therebetween without intermediate support; said container comprising a unitarily mol

A nonmetallic container adapted for use as a cross-bed tool or utility box in a pickup truck, said container adapted to be supported by the upper surfaces of the side panels of a pickup truck and to bridge the space therebetween without intermediate support; said container comprising a unitarily molded polymeric body portion further comprising integrally formed bottom, side and end wall portions, an upwardly directed opening at each end of said body portion to provide access to the interior thereof, and an integrally formed central portion spanning the side walls between said openings; lid means disposed over each of said openings, said lid means being pivotally connected to said body portion by recessed hinge assemblies disposed at either side thereof so as to permit said lid means to cover said openings when in a lowered position and to provide access to said openings when in an upwardly inclined position, said lid means and said body portion being further adapted to provide sealing engagement therebetween when said lid means is in said lower position, and said lid means being pivotally connected to said body portion in such manner that when said lid means is in said lower position, the top of said lid means and said integrally formed central portion of said body portion cooperate to provide a substantially horizontal surface spanning the top of said container.