Patent · US Expired

Truck mounted hoist

US6457931B1 · kind B1 · utility

18Cited by
19References
3Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 6, 2000
Grant dateOct 1, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 6, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60P1/6463
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A truck mounted apparatus for loading and unloading cargo onto and from the truck includes a support frame, a lever arm pivotally connected to the support frame activated by a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder, and a cargo carrier. The cargo carrier rests on the support frame when loaded and may be lowered to the ground by the pivoting motion of the lever arm.

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