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A truck box is provided including a chest, a lid, first and second latching mechanisms, and at least one locking mechanism and release mechanism. Two locking mechanisms and two release mechanisms may be provided. The locking and release mechanisms may be configured to provide ease of opening and clo

A truck box is provided including a chest, a lid, first and second latching mechanisms, and at least one locking mechanism and release mechanism. Two locking mechanisms and two release mechanisms may be provided. The locking and release mechanisms may be configured to provide ease of opening and closing the lid from either end of the box.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A truck box having one end configured to be disposed near the driver side of the truck and another end configured to be disposed near the passenger side of the truck, the box comprising:a chest defining a receptacle having an open top, said chest including an upper front

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A truck box having one end configured to be disposed near the driver side of the truck and another end configured to be disposed near the passenger side of the truck, the box comprising:a chest defining a receptacle having an open top, said chest including an upper front wall, a first upper sidewall disposed to a first side of said upper front wall, and a second upper sidewall disposed to a second side of said upper front wall;a lid configured to close said open top, said lid defining a length that elongates in a direction extending between said first upper sidewall and said second upper sidewall;a first latching mechanism configured for selectively securing and releasing said lid relative to said chest;a second latching mechanism configured for selectively securing and releasing said lid relative to said chest, said second latching mechanism being spaced apart from said first latching mechanism along said length of said lid;a first release mechanism mounted at one end of the box, said first release mechanism being configured to selectively release each said latching mechanism;a second release mechanism mounted at the other end of the box, said second release mechanism being configured to selectively release each said latching mechanism; anda first locking mechanism mounted in one of said lid and said chest and configured to be selectively oriented in a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein said first locking mechanism disposed in said locked position is configured to prevent said first release mechanism from releasing each said latching mechanism and to permit said second release mechanism to release each said latching mechanism, and wherein said first locking mechanism disposed in said unlocked position is configured to permit said first release mechanism to release each said latching mechanism.