Hay tote vehicle
US4674933A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 1985 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D87/08
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A load toting vehicle apparatus includes a vehicle such as a pick up truck having a special cylindrical bumper, rotably mounted to the rear thereof, with special bumper mounting brackets. The bumper mounting brackets have sleeves for the cylindrical bumper to rotate in, and a pair of spears are removably attachable to the cylindrical bumper for spearing a load of hay, or the like. The bumper has a rotating mechanism for rotating the bumper in the sleeves so as to lift the spears and any load mounted on the spears. The vehicle can be driven to spear a load of hay, or the like, then the load lifted and moved with the vehicle to a different location. The spears can be removed from their operating position and stored inside the hollow cylindrical bumper and locked in the bumper with a threaded clamp. The actuating mechanism includes a leverage bracket attached to the cylindrical bumper and connected with a hydraulic cylinder for rotating the cylindrical bumper. A tool box is formed in one end of the bumper and supports the stored spears on one end thereof.
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