Cargo racks with a tilting mechanism

US11518317B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Joseph Oshman · Portland, US
• Zachary Meyer · Portland, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 6, 2022
• Grant date: Dec 6, 2022
• Expiry date: Apr 6, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R9/12
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Cargo racks configured to mount to a hitch of a vehicle and to support cargo. The cargo racks include a tongue, a mast, and a tilting mechanism. The tilting mechanism pivotally couples the mast and the tongue. The tilting mechanism includes a stationary plate, a tilt plate, a catch mechanism, a push plate, and an actuator. The stationary plate is coupled to the tongue. The tilt plate is coupled to the mast and pivotally coupled to the stationary plate. The catch mechanism is operable to selectively restrict the tilt plate pivoting relative to the stationary plate. The push plate is operable to move the catch between a restriction position restricting the tilt plate from pivoting relative to the stationary plate and a release position enabling the tilt plate to pivot relative to the stationary plate. The actuator is operable to selectively move the push plate relative to the tilt plate.