Tiltable hauling device
US6139247A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R9/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive-up equipment transporting apparatus 10 has a tiltable carrying rack 30 hinged to a frame member 22. The rack 30 is lockable in an untilted or tilted position, the latter position for driving an ATV or other small vehicle 18 from ground level 16 onto or from the rack. An outrigger 24 projects from frame member 22 to support the non-loading side 36 of the rack 30. The frame member 22 comprises a square tubing member having a front end insertable into a Class 4 hitch receiver 14 of a host vehicle. In an alternative embodiment, a square tubing member comprises the frame 432 of a wheeled trailer 430 with a terminal hitch 444. A plurality of carrying racks 30 are hinged to centrally tilt about the frame 432.
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