Swingable apparatus attachable to a vehicle for transporting a device and permitting access to the vehicle
US7591404B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24C15/30
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
One aspect of the invention is an apparatus that is selectively attachable to a vehicle, for transporting a device and positioning the device in an orientation that permits access to the vehicle. The apparatus may include a support arm defining a support arm longitudinal axis, wherein the support arm has a hitch collar hole. The apparatus may also include a primary swing arm defining a primary swing arm longitudinal axis. The apparatus may further include a primary hinge assembly coupled to the support arm and the primary swing arm.
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