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

The present patent discloses a truck accessory tool, called the "TruckBuddy," which screws onto the end of a broomstick or telescopic painter's pole for adjusting the position of cargo in a pickup truck bed. The tool has a pushing / pulling piece and a hooking piece, which can be manipulated easily from the comfort of the tailgate. The design is lightweight, strong, practical, and corrosion resistant steel for reliable use. The tool saves time and effort for truck owners, allowing them to easily access and pull items from the bed without having to climb in and rub up against the bumper. It is also suitable for vehicles with tonneau covers or caps. Overall, the TruckBuddy tool provides efficient and convenient access to items from pickup truck beds.

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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