Truck accessory

Abstract

A truck accessory tool includes a handle and a generally planar end plate. The end plate is configured to be positioned adjacent a box or a bag located in a truck bed. The truck accessory tool enables the box or bag to be pulled out of the truck bed by contacting the box or bag while pulling the tool rearwardly. The truck accessory tool additionally enables the box or bag to be pushed into the truck bed by contacting the box or bag while pushing the tool forwardly.

Description

BACKGROUNDTechnical Field[0001]The present disclosure relates generally to an accessory for use with unloading objects from a truck bed. More particularly, the truck accessory tool includes an elongated handle and a generally planar end plate. Specifically, the planar end plate includes an attached hook that collectively enables boxes, bags with straps, and other materials to be unloaded from a truck bed.Background Information[0002]Conventional half-ton and three-quarter ton pickup trucks are useful inasmuch as they have truck beds configured to haul items therein. Typically, users haul loads of materials that may be stored in boxes or bags. In some scenarios, the boxes are loaded near the front end of the truck bed during transport. Because the length of the truck bed is typically in a range from about six feet to eight feet or more, it is often difficult for a person to unload the boxes of materials when they are positioned near the front of the truck bed. Further, when a tailgate...

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Benefits of technology

[0004]In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, a truck accessory tool, (i.e., the “TruckBuddy”) screws onto the end of a broomstick or telescopic painter's pole (or other handle) for manually adjusting the positioning of cargo in a pickup truck bed. This would spare the truck owner from having to climb upward onto the tailgate and into the bed to directly access and move cargo where required. The device has a pushing / pulling piece and a hooking piece. These pieces face upwards and downwards depending on which is best suited for moving the cargo. In one embodiment, the pushing / pulling piece is a 3 ½ inch by 5 inch plastic pad or plate. The second part of the working end is a strong metal hook used to securely grab an item. The truck accessory tool is a well designed and engineered tool that will provide for strong pushing and pulling power. It is lightweight, strong, practical and easy to manipulate. Various components are made of strong Nylon and Fiberglass and corrosion resistant steel for years of reliable use. The truck accessory tool will allow the user to easily push items towards the front of the truck bed or pull them to the rear while standing comfortably behind the lowered tailgate. The truck accessory tool will save motorists time and effort. Instead of lowering the tailgate and climbing up in the bed space each time belongings needed to removed, direct access and easy pulling action is available from this tool. Within a matter of seconds the owner can reach and pull a laundry basket, tool box, gas can, sports equipment, coolers, boxes, groceries, etc. from behind the cab. The truck owner will not have to stretch and strain over the bed wall to reach items from the sides. For pickup truck owners with tonneau covers or caps, the truck accessory tool will eliminate the need to crawl or crouch when accessing items from the truck bed. The truck accessory tool allows for the user to access items from truck beds, vans, SUV's and car trunks without having to lean in and rub up against the bumper dirtying their clothes.

Problems solved by technology

Because the length of the truck bed is typically in a range from about six feet to eight feet or more, it is often difficult for a person to unload the boxes of materials when they are positioned near the front of the truck bed.

This makes it difficult for the user to unload the boxes of materials from the truck bed.

Issues continue to exist with boxes of materials or bags that need to be unloaded from truck beds.

Particularly, it is difficult to unload boxes or bags when they are positioned near the forward end of the truck bed.

The truck accessory tool will save motorists time and effort.

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