Device and method for transporting elongate objects using a pick-up truck
US9358932B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R9/048
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for securing ladders to a vehicle having telescoping cross bar having pivotal arms pivotally attached at each end of the telescoping cross bar, respectively, the telescoping crossbar having a receiving portion and an insertion portion, the insertion portion and receiving portion sized such that there is a close fit when inserting the insertion portion into the receiving portion, each pivotable arm has an arm body that includes a pivot arm aperture, at each distal end of the insertion portion and receiving portion are at least one pivot tang, also located at each distal end of the insertion portion and receiving portion is a ladder insertion tang, the ladder insertion tangs are attached to projecting tabs on the distal ends and are inwardly directed, and the receiving portion includes a movement limiting mechanism.
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