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Cargo stabilizer for storage areas in vehicles

Cargo stabilizer for storage areas in vehicles description/claims

The present invention relates, in general, to devices for securing cargo in vehicles and, more particularly, this invention relates to a freestanding device for use in the storage areas of such vehicles.

Cargo is transported in vans, mini-vans, trucks and cars on a daily basis. When operating a vehicle unsupported cargo can fall over, shift, and possibly break. If cargo is being transported in the passenger area of a vehicle and an unsupported article rolls up to the driver side and lodges under a gas or brake pedal this could create a hazardous condition.

Various devices have been designed for securing cargo in the storage areas of vehicles but they typically occupy an entire trunk or bed area, are bulky, and either need to be fixed or rely on their mass in order to keep the entire assembly from shifting or falling over. These devices typically include adjustable compartments that require a great deal of effort in order to arrange a space to accommodate a specifically sized and/or shaped object. Existing art designs require removal prior to placing routinely transported large cargo items and in addition they have to be remotely stored which typically occupies a large area in ones home or business.

An apparatus for use in a cargo area of a vehicle that will substantially minimize movement of cargo disposed in a pre-selected container during movement of such vehicle. The apparatus includes a base member having each of a first predetermined shape and a first predetermined thickness. A first portion of the base member is positioned under such pre-selected container and a second portion of such base member extends outwardly from an outer edge of such pre-selected container. There is an upstanding member, having each of a second predetermined shape and a second predetermined thickness, disposed at a juncture of such first portion and such second portion of the base member. The upstanding member engages along one edge thereof with an upper surface of such base member and adjacent a first surface thereof with an outer surface of such pre-selected container to provide resistance to movement of such pre-selected container during such movement of such vehicle. Further, there is at least one gusset member, having each of a third predetermined shape and a third predetermined thickness, engageable with such upper surface of the base member and a second radially opposed surface of such upstanding member for providing rigidity to the upstanding member.

In a second aspect of the invention, such apparatus is provided in combination with a cargo area of a pre-selected vehicle.

It is, therefore, one of the primary objects of the present invention to provide a quick and easy freestanding cargo stabilizer for securing cargo in vehicle storage areas.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a cargo stabilizer that includes directional feet that allow the unit to be easily slid under a cargo item.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a cargo stabilizer that includes directional feet that maintain the position of a cargo item during transport.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a cargo stabilizer that is designed so that cargo sits flush against the product maintaining the item in a vertical position.

An additional object of the present invention is to provide a cargo stabilizer that requires no installation.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a cargo stabilizer where the lower portion can be adjusted to an appropriate length in order to accommodate various sized items.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a cargo stabilizer that can be folded flat when not in use.

An additional object of the present invention is to provide a cargo stabilizer that can be manufactured in various sizes.

Still a further object of the present invention is to provide a cargo stabilizer that is made of strong and durable material.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a cargo stabilizer that enables the user to position cargo in any location in a vehicle storage area.

In addition to the various objects and advantages of the present invention described with some degree of specificity above, it should be obvious that additional objects and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent to those persons who are skilled in the relevant art from the following more detailed description of the invention, particularly, when such description is taken in conjunction with the attached drawing figures and with the appended claims.

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