Loading system for a vehicle and vehicle having same
US11577799B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62K5/01
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A loading system for a vehicle includes a buggy for transporting cargo and a mounting assembly for loading the buggy onto the vehicle. A buggy frame has an elongated member. The mounting assembly is configured to be connected to the vehicle and has a sliding rail configured to slidingly receive the elongated member of the buggy frame to allow the buggy to slide along the sliding rail. The sliding rail has a first portion and a second portion extending at an angle relative to the first portion such that, when the mounting assembly is connected to the vehicle, the first portion extends generally horizontally and the second portion extends downwardly from the first portion. The second portion is configured to slide the buggy upwards onto the vehicle. The first portion being configured to slide the buggy generally horizontally into a loaded position on the vehicle.
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