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Alignment unit for campers and method of use

US7891692B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims
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Filing dateFeb 7, 2008
Grant dateFeb 22, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60D1/36
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A camper alignment system for use in guiding a pickup under a camper for loading of the camper uses a light source and a target for alignment. The pickup has a pickup cab and a pickup bed having a bed length. The camper has a camper front portion and a camper base. There is a light source capable of emitting a beam of light in the visible light spectrum when in operation. The light source is affixed on the camper front. There is a beam target disposed along the bed length. The beam target is substantially perpendicular with respect to the rear edge of the pickup bed. When the beam of light is substantially parallel to and projecting on the beam target, the pickup can be safely backed up toward the camper front portion and under the camper base for transport of the camper with the pickup.

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