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Trunk loading device for business machines and the like

US4604022A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 2, 1984
Grant dateAug 5, 1986
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62B2205/06
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lifting mechanism adapted to be placed in the trunk of a vehicle, the lifting mechanism having a lift platform movable from a storage position within the trunk to an elevated position in which the lift platform projects outwardly from the trunk, the platform being raised and lowered by a lever mechanism with or without a powered assist. The lifting mechanism may be used alone or in combination wtih a wheeled cart and an article supporting carriage by means of which the article may be transferred between the cart and the lifting mechanism.

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