FORM 2
THE PATENT ACT, 1970
(39 OF 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULE, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(SEE SECTION 10; RULE 13)
"STORAGE MANAGEMENT IN VEHICLE BETWEEN CARGO AND
CHASSIS OF A VEHICLE"
MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LIMITED
AN INDIAN COMPANY,
R&D CENTER, AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR,
89, M.I.D.C., SATPUR,
NASHIK - 422 007,
MAHARASHTRA, INDIA.
THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATION PARTICULARLY DESCRIBES AND ASCERTAINS THE NATURE OF THIS INVENTION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH IT IS TO BE PERFORMED

FIELD OF THE INVENTION:-
The present invention is related to A storage management in between cargo and chassis of a automotive vehicles. More particularly, the present invention refers flat bed cargo vehicles particularly where the storage unit is located below the cargo bed of a pick-up vehicle; more precisely, between the 'cargo bed' and 'chassis frame'.
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION :-
It is object invention to provide a storage management in between cargo and the chassis of a vehicle with secured transport.
It is also objection invention to provide fixed or slide able utility box between cargo and chassis of the vehicle.
STATEMENT OF INVENTION:-
Accordingly the invention provides a storage management in between cargo and chassis of a vehicle comprising a cargo with tailgate having bed floor, supported on two longitudinal members and a series of cross members, at distant, with cargo mount clamped to outriggers fixed to the said chassis; one or more fixed or slide able utility boxes, for solid/liquid items, with controlled/non controlled climate, provided in the space available between cargo bed floor and chassis of the vehicle .
BRIEF DISCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS:-
Figure 1 shows partial side view of a pick-up truck which illustrates flat bed cargo, chassis frame and cargo tailgate in closed position.
Figure 2 shows similar side view as in Fig.1 focusing on rear end of cargo where the utility box is positioned.

Figure 3 shows similar perspective view with attachment of Utility box to the slides.
Figure 4 shows perspective view illustrating construction below floor which has telescopic slides mounted on chassis cross members.
Figure 5 shows perspective view illustrating construction of simple ball bearing type telescopic slide.
Figure 6 shows section view illustrating construction of simple ball bearing type telescopic slide.
Figure 7 shows perspective view illustrating re-circulating ball bearing type slide with translating unit.
Figure 8 shows a perspective view, illustrating the construction of thermal
insulated type utility box.
Figure 9 shows a perspective view of utility box for liquid transport.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION:-
The present invention refers to vehicles in general and flat bed cargos in particular where the storage unit is located below the cargo bed of a pick-up vehicle. More precisely, between the 'cargo bed' and 'chassis frame'. This will result in better management of space which normally remains unutilized. More number of storage units can be mounted at different location on the entire cargo bed floor. The framework under cargo floor could be used to mount box with slides. The cargo utility box could be fixed to the longitudinal and cross members on the cargo floor with slides. The box fixed this way can be pulled out from vehicle sides and could be accessed for ioading and unloading. This pullout type box would prove to be a good storage option. Moreover the available space could be set up for different applications like thermal insulated storage, liquid carrier etc.

A typical flat bed cargo is free from wheel wells or any intrusions on the bed floor, having two side wall panels attached to the opposing sides of the bed floor and a tailgate hinged to the bed floor. The hinged tailgate provides opening to the cargo to make loading and unloading process easy. The bed floor is attached to the understructure framework, which comprises of two longitudinal members and a series of cross members.
The storage unit structure may include two slides attached to its opposite sides. And the slides further fixed to the understructure members. This way the storage unit structure slidably connected to the slides and in connection slides are fixed to the understructure members.
The slidable storage unit may be mounted in different areas of the cargo bed. The present idea illustrates one storage unit located at the rear left hand side, with an opening on the left side of the vehicle. Additional units could be added on rear right hand side and front LH/RH side with side openings.
THE ADVANTAGES OF PRESENT INVENTION:-
• Provide storage space for owner/driver to keep his personal belongings..
• Space management below cargo between Cargo floor and Chassis.
• Utilizing the space which generally remains unutilized.
• This space could be utilized to keep Utility box, storage box with or without slider
• This is innovative way to find and generate additional utility to the customer.
Referring to Figure 1, partial side view of a pick up vehicle 1, having cargo 2, tailgate 3, chassis frame 4. Also shown is cargo bed floor 7 and floor cross members 5 and 6. The cargo 2 is attached to chassis frame 4 with cargo mounts 8 clamped to chassis outriggers 9 at five locations on each side. This

fig. does not show the utility box, however it shows that a considerable amount of space available between cargo bed floor 7 and chassis frame 4. This empty space between cargo bed floor 7 and chassis frame 4 could be occupied by boxes of different sizes. Though here, the illustrated location of the utility box 10 is at rear LH side of cargo bed it is to be understood that more such units could be attached at any location between cargo bed floor 7 and chassis frame 4.
Further the utility box 10 is attached to both the slides 11 which are mounted on cross members 5 and 6. A cam lock 12 is provided on the box to make it secure. This illustration shows siidable mounting of utility box which is preferable; however the utility box could be directly mounted on cross members 5 and 6 without using the slides. Various mounting methods could be applied here like (i) Welded joint, (ii) Boltable structure, (iii) Riveting, (iv) Snapped on joint Etc.
When above mentioned fixed type mounting method is employed, where the box could not be pulled out, a hinged door opening could be given to access the storage space. A hinged door could also have a cam locking arrangement. Additional opening can be proposed on cargo bed itself for both the fixed and siidable type of box. With this type of opening utility box could be accessed from the cargo area provided the cargo is empty.
The chassis cross members 13 and 14 are seen running along vehicle width. Attached to cross member 13 and 14 are two slide mounting brackets 15 and
16 on which telescopic slides 11 are fixed (one on each mounting bracket).
While other type of slides could be used, preferable option here is telescopic
slides. Telescopic slides can provide more accessible area than that of simple
slides. Some other slide options are: