Multipurpose Utility Rack

Abstract

A multipurpose utility rack for a UTV (utility task vehicle) is disclosed. An upper assembly containing a rectangular table portion rigidly connects a first side rail generally parallel to a second side rail. A first side assembly forms a third side rail with one or more brackets that connect the first side assembly to the upper assembly. A second side assembly forms a fourth side rail with one or more brackets that connect the second side assembly to the upper assembly. The first side assembly, the second side assembly, the upper assembly, the third side rail, or the fourth side rail may be formed of plastic.

1 . A utility rack comprising:
 an upper assembly, the upper assembly comprising a rectangular table portion that rigidly connects a first side rail to a second side rail;   a first side assembly forming a third side rail, the first side assembly comprising one or more brackets that connect the first side assembly to the upper assembly;   a second side assembly forming a fourth side rail, the second side assembly comprising one or more brackets that connect the second side assembly to the upper assembly;   wherein the first side rail and the second side rail each have an overall length between 50 inches and 62 inches;   wherein the third side rail and the fourth side rail each have an overall length between 25 inches and 40 inches;   wherein one or more of the first side assembly, the second side assembly, the third side rail, the forth side rail, or the rectangular table portion are formed from plastic.   
     
     
         2 . The utility rack of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more doors. 
     
     
         3 . The utility rack of  claim 1 , wherein the first side assembly and the second side assembly connect to the upper assembly with the third side rail generally parallel to the fourth side rail, with the third side rail generally perpendicular to the first side rail, and with the fourth side rail generally perpendicular to the second side rail. 
     
     
         4 . The utility rack of  claim 1 , wherein a first brace is adjustably attached between the first side assembly and the second side assembly. 
     
     
         5 . The utility rack of  claim 2 , wherein an overall height of the utility rack is between 28 inches and 32 inches. 
     
     
         6 . The utility rack of  claim 5 , wherein the rectangular table portion is usable as a dining table, staging table, or game table. 
     
     
         7 . The utility rack of  claim 6 , wherein the first side rail, the second side rail, the third side rail, and the forth side rail form a top portion of the utility rack with eight corners. 
     
     
         8 . The utility rack of  claim 7 , wherein the eight corners are non-intersecting disconnected corners. 
     
     
         9 . The utility rack of  claim 8 , wherein the first side assembly or the second side assembly further includes one or more D-ring connectors. 
     
     
         10 . The utility rack of  claim 8 , wherein the first side assembly, the second side assembly, or the upper assembly further includes one or more hooks, clamps, hinges, or fasteners. 
     
     
         11 . The utility rack of  claim 10 , wherein the one or more hooks, clamps, hinges, or fasteners are used to support one or more tools, containers, doors, weapons, camping gear, fencing supplies, outdoor gear, surveying tools, water containers, fuel containers, drawers, lock boxes, gardening supplies, or hunting gear. 
     
     
         12 . The utility rack of  claim 8 , wherein the top portion of the utility rack includes one or more lights attached to the first side rail, the second side rail, the third side rail, or the fourth side rail. 
     
     
         13 . The utility rack of  claim 12 , wherein the one or more lights are powered by solar power. 
     
     
         14 . The utility rack of  claim 8 , wherein the first side assembly and the second side assembly further include support structure and a second brace adjustably attached between the first side assembly and the second side assembly such that spools of wire, fencing, barbed wire, electrical wire, or hose can be spooled rotationally around an axis formed by the second brace. 
     
     
         15 . The utility rack of  claim 12 , wherein the one or more lights turn on when the one or more doors are opened. 
     
     
         16 . The utility rack of  claim 1 , wherein the vehicle is a four wheel drive vehicle. 
     
     
         17 . The utility rack of  claim 1 , wherein the vehicle is a UTV (utility task vehicle), SxS (side-by-side vehicle), a utility vehicle, or an off-road vehicle. 
     
     
         18 . The utility rack of  claim 8 , wherein the first side rail, the second side rail, the third side rail, or the fourth side rail further comprise an extendable canopy. 
     
     
         19 . The utility rack of  claim 18 , wherein the extendable canopy comprises one or more support arms extendable to support the canopy in an extended canopy position. 
     
     
         20 . The utility rack of  claim 8 , wherein the rectangular portion further comprises an extendable canopy.