Collapsible Storage Container for a Bed of a Truck

Abstract

In an embodiment, a collapsible storage container for a bed of a pickup truck includes a set of panels, a connection system, and an attachment system. The set of panels are configured to form an enclosed area in a bed of a pickup truck. The set of panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. In the collapsed state, the set of panels allow for substantially all of the bed of the pickup truck to be used. In the uncollapsed state, the set of panels form an enclosed area. The connection system connects the set of panels together such that the panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. The attachment system is configured to connect the set of panels to the bed of the pickup truck.

1 . A collapsible storage container for a bed of a pickup truck, comprising:
 a set of panels that are configured to form an enclosed area in a bed of a pickup truck, wherein the set of panels are movable into a collapsed position and an uncollapsed position and wherein the set of panels, in the collapsed position, may be used as the bed of the pickup truck;   a connection system that connects the set of panels together, wherein the connection system allows the set of panels to be movable into the collapsed position and the uncollapsed position; and   an attachment system that is configured to connect the set of panels to the bed of the pickup truck.   
     
     
         2 . The collapsible storage container of  claim 1 , wherein the set of panels includes a plurality of panels. 
     
     
         3 . The collapsible storage container of  claim 2 , wherein the set of panels includes a top panel, a front panel, and a back panel. 
     
     
         4 . The collapsible storage container of  claim 1 , wherein movable includes foldable. 
     
     
         5 . The collapsible storage container of  claim 1 , wherein movable includes pivotable. 
     
     
         6 . The collapsible storage container of  claim 1 , wherein movable includes retractable. 
     
     
         7 . The collapsible storage container of  claim 1 , wherein the set of panels, when in the uncollapsed position, are located in an open-top cargo area of the bed of the truck. 
     
     
         8 . The collapsible storage container of  claim 1 , wherein the set of panels, when in the collapsed position, allow all or substantially all of an open-top cargo area of the bed of the truck to be used for storing, hauling, or carrying. 
     
     
         9 . A system comprising:
 a storage container that is configured to be moved into and out of a collapsed position, wherein the storage container includes an attachment system that is configured to connect the storage container to a bed of a pickup truck and wherein the storage container includes an enclosed area that is located in an open-top cargo area of the bed of the pickup truck when the storage container is moved out of the collapsed position.   
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the storage container is sized to fit between walls of the bed of the pickup. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the enclosed area forms the interior of the collapsible storage container. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein the storage container is weatherproof to protect one or more items placed in the enclosed area when out of the collapsed position. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the storage container is located in the bed of the truck. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 11 , further comprising an attachment system that connects the storage container to the bed of the pickup truck. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 11 , further comprising a support system that supports the storage container when moved out of the collapsed position. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 11 , further comprising a connection system that connects two or more panels of the storage container together and allows the storage container to move into and out of the collapsed position. 
     
     
         17 . A bed of a pickup truck, comprising:
 an open-top cargo area that located between one or more side walls, a tailgate, and a floor, wherein the open-top cargo area is sized to receive a collapsible storage container and the one or more side walls, the tailgate, or the floor are configured to receive the collapsible storage container;   wherein the collapsible storage container is configured to be moved into and out of a collapsed position, wherein the collapsible storage container includes an attachment system that is configured to connect the storage container to either the one or more side walls, the tailgate, or the floor, and   wherein the storage container includes an enclosed area that is located in an open-top cargo area of the bed of the pickup truck when the storage container is moved out of the collapsed position.   
     
     
         18 . The storage container of  claim 17 , wherein the enclosed area is located outside of the one or more side walls, the tailgate, or the floor, when the collapsible storage container is moved out of the collapsed position. 
     
     
         19 . The storage container of  claim 17 , wherein the enclosed area is the interior of the collapsible storage container. 
     
     
         20 . The storage container of  claim 17 , wherein the collapsible storage container allows for substantially all of the bed of the truck to be used as a bed of the truck when in the collapsed position.