Automobile portable hauler
US4944434A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R9/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automobile portable hauler comprising means for transporting supplies and equipment by the use of a conventional automobile on the exterior of the vehicle by the uses of brackets that are collapsible, are space savers and are easily assembled and adapted to the vehicle. There are 2 U-shaped members that are adapted to fit over the door when the window of the vehicle is open and in a down position. The U-shaped members are connected to a horizontal main member. Fastened to the main member at each end thereto is a bracket having a means for extending the main member longitudinally, a perpendicular extension in the same plane as the main member and extending forward from the door of the vehicle, and an extension member of said vertical extension to said plane of said vertical extension and parallel to the vertical section of the U-shaped member, whereby a cradle is formed at both ends of the main member to support and carry lengths of lumber, pipes, girders and other such items. The U-shaped members are longer on the outside of the door and are of such shape and configuration that they are inserted within an intermediary section whereby they may be adjusted higher or lower, and whe…
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