Motorcycle loading & unloading apparatus
US6698994B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P3/122
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for loading and unloading objects, particularly motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the like, on a carrying vehicle. The apparatus typically includes at least one vehicle attachment mount arm for engaging the carrying vehicle. A slide bracket is pivotally carried by the vehicle attachment mount arm, and a support having front and rear ends is slidably carried by the slide bracket. A first winch engages the support for selectively sliding the support forwardly or rearwardly on the slide bracket. A carriage is slidably carried by the support for receiving the object. A second winch operably engages the carriage such that the carriage slidably traverses the support toward the front end of the support responsive to a forward operation of the second winch, and the carriage slidably traverses the support toward the rear end of the support responsive to a reverse operation of the second winch. Accordingly, the apparatus is capable of loading a motorcycle on the carrying vehicle, wherein the carriage is adjusted to the rear end of the support, the support is adjusted rearwardly on the slide bracket and the slide bracket pivots rearwardly to rest the rear end of the su…
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