Method and apparatus for a vehicle mounted hoisting system
US5743702A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P1/5442
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for a hoist system for a vehicle is provided. The hoist system includes a support frame mounted to the vehicle. A slidably extendable pair of parallel rails are mounted to the support frame. The front ends and the tail ends of the parallel rails can be connected. A crossbeam that supports a hoist mechanism is slidably suspended from the pair of rails. The support frame can be collapsibly hinged for transport. The support frame is mounted to the vehicle, at a height above the cab of the vehicle or alternatively incorporated into the ladder rack of the vehicle. The hoist system is light-in-weight with a versatile support frame that can transfer heavy and swinging or shifting loads. The hoist system is also heavy-duty and has an extended and side-to-side reach.
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