Lifting system for vehicle having an elevating cargo box
US6045317A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2600/202
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle including an elevatable cargo box to facilitate cargo loading and unloading. The vehicle includes a U-shaped cargo area within which the cargo box is located by mounted guides. The cargo box is movable between elevated and lowered positions by cables, which is operated by a drive system and is laterally secured in the elevated position by cones being fully registered within blocks. In a preferred embodiment, the cargo box is retrofitted to an existing vehicle. A series of cables is connected to corners of the cargo box and a drive is operably connected to the series of cables for retracting and extending the cables effecting the movement of the cargo box.
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