BACKGROUND

Field of the Invention

The present invention generally relates to cargo management system. More specifically, the present invention relates to cargo management system for a vehicle cargo box.

Background Information

Vehicles, such as trucks or pick-up trucks, can be equipped with a cargo management system that is provided to a vehicle cargo box or truck bed. Typically, cargo management systems include one or more tracks that are installed to the truck bed. Cargo management systems enable vehicle owners to load and store heavy and/or bulky cargo in the cargo box. In particular, cargo management systems utilize channels that accommodate cleats and tie-downs in order to secure cargo along the channels.

SUMMARY

In view of the state of the known technology, one aspect of the present disclosure is to provide a cargo management system for a vehicle cargo box comprising a utility rail and a utility track cover. The utility rail is configured to be installed to the cargo box. The utility track cover is configured to be removably disposed over the utility rail. The utility track cover has a base, a guide rail and a stopper. The guide rail extends along a longitudinal length of the base. The stopper is defined by the guide rail. The stopper is integrally connected to the base at a first contact point and a second contact point between the stopper and the base. The first and second contact points are spaced from one another.

In view of the state of the known technology, one aspect of the present disclosure is to provide a method of forming a utility track cover for a cargo management system. The method comprises using plastic extrusion to form a base and a guide rail. The guide rail has an extension that protrudes from the base. The guide rail extends along a longitudinal length of the base. The method further comprises cutting an end portion of the guide rail. The method further comprises applying force to an edge of the end portion such that the end portion contacts the base. The method further comprises welding the edge of the end portion to the base.

In view of the state of the known technology, one aspect of the present disclosure is to provide a utility track cover for a vehicle cargo management system. The utility track cover comprises a base, a guide rail and a stopper. The guide rail extends along a longitudinal length of the base. The stopper is defined by the guide rail. The stopper, the base and the guide rail together is a one-piece member integrally formed by plastic extrusion.

