Vehicle ballast receptacle
US5897138A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P3/426
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ballast receptacle is provided to increase the load on the rear wheels of a vehicle such as a pick-up truck. The receptacle includes a container formed from a plastic material such as vinyl and can be filled with water to increase the vehicle's traction on slick surfaces such as ice or mud covered roads. The ballast receptacle is positioned laterally at the rear of the vehicle bed and is releasably anchored by flexible straps to each side of the vehicle.
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