Hitch-attached tool support apparatus with crane
US7419347B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2011/0071
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tool support apparatus for supporting tools from a vehicle hitch receiver includes a tongue bar mountable to a vehicle hitch receiver of a vehicle and extending outwardly from a rear of the vehicle. An outrigger bar is coupled to the tongue bar and is positioned substantially perpendicular to the tongue bar. A pair of stabilizer jacks is rotatably coupled to opposing ends of said outrigger bar. Each of said stabilizer jacks is configured to engage the ground surface to stabilize the outrigger bar and the tongue bar when weight is applied to the tongue bar. A mounting plate is mounted on the tongue bar to receive the tools. The mounting plate has a plurality of mounting apertures extending therethrough.
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