Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
414537000 | Skidway | 55 |
20080292438 | Loading Ramp Adapted to be Carried by a Truck - Described is a loading ramp for loading a small vehicle into the bed of a truck, for being carried by the truck, and for optimizing storage space provided by the truck. The loading ramp is adapted to be mounted to a truck and is capable of an up position and a down position. When at the down position, the loading ramp defines a gradient between a ground surface and the bed of the truck. The gradient supports a small vehicle, such as an ATV, to the extent that the small vehicle is loaded into the bed of the truck by traversing the gradient. When at the up position, the loading ramp is carried by the truck such that the loading ramp does not limit the storage space provided by the truck and, in particular embodiments, makes available storage space provided by the truck that would otherwise be occupied. | 11-27-2008 |
20080292439 | VEHICLE TRANSPORT RAMP SYSTEM - A vehicle transport ramp system having a transport vehicle with a trailer bed, a first side wall and an opposing second side wall; an upper ramp having a first upper ramp end and a second upper ramp end operative to form a door, and a first upper ramp edge and an opposing second upper ramp edge; a lower ramp having a first lower ramp side and a second lower ramp side, a first lower ramp edge and a second lower ramp edge, a first lower ramp end pivotally connected to the second upper ramp end, and a second lower ramp end pivotally mountable to the trailer bed; a lower ramp enclosure paneling mountable to the first lower ramp side, and a side wall enclosure paneling to enclose the transport vehicle as the lower ramp is lowered toward the driving surface. | 11-27-2008 |
20090035111 | COUNTERBALANCE ASSEMBLY FOR A FOLD OUT RAMP - A counterbalance for a ramp assembly includes a chain assembly and a spring assembly. The spring assembly includes a spring and first and second spring fittings. The first spring fitting restrains a first end of the spring when the ramp portion is between a neutral position and the stowed position and moves the first end of the spring toward a second end of the spring when the ramp portion moves from the neutral position toward the deployed position. The second spring fitting is spaced from the first spring fitting and restrains the second end of the spring when the ramp portion is between the neutral position and the deployed position. The second spring fitting moves the second end of the spring toward the first end of the spring when the ramp portion moves from the neutral position toward the stowed position. | 02-05-2009 |
20090035112 | COUNTERBALANCE ASSEMBLY FOR A FOLD OUT RAMP - A counterbalance for a ramp assembly includes a chain assembly and a spring assembly. The spring assembly includes a spring and first and second spring fittings. The first spring fitting restrains a first end of the spring when the ramp portion is between a neutral position and the stowed position and moves the first end of the spring toward a second end of the spring when the ramp portion moves from the neutral position toward the deployed position. The second spring fitting is spaced from the first spring fitting and restrains the second end of the spring when the ramp portion is between the neutral position and the deployed position. The second spring fitting moves the second end of the spring toward the first end of the spring when the ramp portion moves from the neutral position toward the stowed position. | 02-05-2009 |
20090035113 | COUNTERBALANCE ASSEMBLY FOR A FOLD OUT RAMP - A counterbalance for a ramp assembly includes a chain assembly and a spring assembly. The spring assembly includes a spring and first and second spring fittings. The first spring fitting restrains a first end of the spring when the ramp portion is between a neutral position and the stowed position and moves the first end of the spring toward a second end of the spring when the ramp portion moves from the neutral position toward the deployed position. The second spring fitting is spaced from the first spring fitting and restrains the second end of the spring when the ramp portion is between the neutral position and the deployed position. The second spring fitting moves the second end of the spring toward the first end of the spring when the ramp portion moves from the neutral position toward the stowed position. | 02-05-2009 |
20090214325 | INTERCHANGEABLE TRUCK RAIL-RAMPS WITH ENHANCED SURFACE TRACTION - The present invention is directed to a set of interchangeable truck rails for providing an enclosure on the back of a flat bed truck including a first rail, a second, a set of attaching devices, and a set of traction devices to allow a person to enclose the back of a flat bed truck, as well as providing a set of ramps for moving large items onto the back of the flat bed truck. The ramps have enhanced tractions. | 08-27-2009 |
20100092271 | Revolving trailer for motorcycles - The revolving trailer for motorcycles is a portable trailer for transporting and supporting motorcycles. The revolving trailer includes a rotating platform, allowing a motorcycle mounted thereon to be rotated 180° so that the motorcycle can be driven off of the trailer, rather than having to be backed off of the trailer. The trailer includes a base, with a recess being formed in an upper surface thereof. The base has a central opening formed therethrough. The platform is mounted for rotation within the recess. An upper surface of the rotating platform is coplanar with the upper surface of the base, allowing the motorcycle to be smoothly driven onto and off of the rotating platform. A central opening is formed through the rotating platform. A central shaft or pivot pin extends through the central openings to secure the platform within the recess. | 04-15-2010 |
20100124478 | TRAILER FOR TRANSPORTING GOLF CARTS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES - A semi-trailer for is converted for transporting motorized golf carts and side by side recreational vehicles which are loaded onto the floor and an upper support level with detachable two tier loading ramps and receivers. The upper support level includes transverse shore beams connected to the logistic posts in the side wall of the semi-trailer which then supports and stabilizes a foldable floor system defined by pivotal panels which hinge upwardly into a stored position. The ramps are carried in a rack under the trailer floor. | 05-20-2010 |
20100196132 | Cargo Handling Device for Vehicle - A cargo handling device lifts a cargo to and from a cargo floor. A linear track mechanism is mounted on the cargo floor and has an extended position projecting through a vehicle opening. A cargo platform is mounted on the linear track mechanism so that the cargo platform moves between a horizontal stored position overlying the cargo floor and a horizontal extended position deployed through the vehicle opening. A pivot acts between the cargo platform and the linear track mechanism so that upon the cargo platform reaching the horizontal extended position the cargo platform can be pivoted between the horizontal extended position and a generally vertical position in which one end of the cargo platform is adjacent the ground so that a cargo resting on the ground can be positioned against the cargo platform. A restraint is provided for restraining the cargo on the cargo platform. | 08-05-2010 |
20100266378 | LOADING DEVICE - A device that may be mounted on a bed of a pickup truck to enable smaller vehicles, such as motorcycles, snowmobiles, or all-terrain vehicles to enter from the ground level upon a platform of the loading device. This is accomplished by the loading device having a ramp that can be pulled outwardly or rearwardly from said device, and a motorcycle can drive up the ramp to the platform. A dolly slide is pulled outwardly from the device, and extends above the tailgate. The ramp then extends downwardly from the dolly slide, so that no weight or load is displaced on the tailgate. | 10-21-2010 |
20110103926 | Vehicle Storage/Loading System for Sheets - A motor vehicle having an assembly for loading sheet material includes a cargo area having a loading opening and a bulkhead located at an opposite end of the cargo area from the loading opening. Also included is a passenger compartment located at a forward region of the vehicle. Further included is at least one fixed end stop located proximate a rear area of the cargo area. Yet further included is at least one load assist strip, where a first end of the strip is mounted to the bulkhead, wherein the strip extends rearward to a second end of the strip that is mounted to the end stop. | 05-05-2011 |
20110135432 | MANUALLY-OPERATED RAMP FOR HANDICAPPED ACCESS - A manually operated ramp assembly includes a ramp platform and a drive assembly. The ramp platform is moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position, and the drive assembly is coupled to and affords movement of the ramp platform. A shaft extends away from the drive assembly and defines a shaft axis. The shaft is coupled to the drive assembly to cause movement of the ramp platform between the stowed position and the deployed position in response to rotation of the shaft about the shaft axis. A handle is disposed at a distal end of the shaft for manual rotation of the shaft about the shaft axis. A biasing member biases the ramp platform toward the stowed position. | 06-09-2011 |
20120009050 | OFF-ROAD VEHICLE LOADING/UNLOADING DEVICE SUPPORTED BY TRAILER HITCH - A loading/unloading device for attachment to a trailer hitch receive of a vehicle. The loading/unloading device comprises a main frame which has a leading section sized to matingly engage with the trailer hitch receiver of the trailer hitch and a ramp pivotly attached to the main frame such that a first portion of the ramp can, during use, matingly engage with a tailgate of a vehicle while the second opposed end of the ramp can engage with the ground surface. A removable adjustable member is located between the ramp and the main frame for transferring weight from the ramp onto the main frame as an off-road vehicle is loaded and unloaded from a vehicle using the loading/unloading device. | 01-12-2012 |
20120057955 | Commuter Train Ferry System for Commuters and their Vehicles - A commuter train ferry system comprises a plurality of railcars being joinable to each other to form a train. The railcars are operable for transporting a plurality of vehicles during a commuter trip. At least one flatbed railcar is joinable to an end of the train of railcars. At least one ramp system is operable for loading and unloading the vehicles from the railcars. The at least one ramp system comprises a plurality of driving surfaces. At least one ramp truck is configured for supporting at least a portion of the ramp system on a side of the ramp truck. The at least one ramp truck is operable for turning and moving the at least a portion of the ramp system on a ground surface in a plurality of directions to dock with the train in which the vehicles can be loaded and unloaded. | 03-08-2012 |
20120177468 | FOLDING TABLE TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE SYSTEM - A table transport and storage system includes a frame supported on casters. The system includes supports for retaining folded tables in a substantially vertical orientation. A loading ramp is movable between a raised position for transport and a lowered position for loading and unloading. A lock assembly automatically locks the ramp at a lowered position and a spring biases the ramp toward the raised position in one embodiment. A releasable brake automatically engages one or more of the casters when the ramp is lowered to keep the system from moving during loading and unloading of the tables. A lever releases the ramp and the brakes. | 07-12-2012 |
20120315118 | Extendable and Retractable Edge Guide - A retractable guide for loading and unloading snowmobiles, ATVs and other equipment from a trailer or truck bed includes a first portion that is movable relative to a second portion that is fixedly attached to the truck or trailer bed such that the first portion pivotally moves relative to the second portion. The first portion is of a sufficient length such that when the first portion guide is in an extended position a distal edge of the first portion contacts the ground surface to provide a ramp for loading and unloading the ATV, snowmobile or other equipment. The ramp provides a smooth transition from the ground to the bed of the truck or trailer. Once the ATV, snowmobile or other equipment is loaded onto the bed of the trailer or truck, the first portion of the guide is pivotally positioned into a stowed position such that an end gate or other retaining wall can be positioned into a secured vertical position with the ATV, snowmobile or other equipment being positioned on the bed of the trailer or truck. | 12-13-2012 |
20130004275 | DELIVERY AND DISPENSE HOPPER - The invention relates to an open top generally rectangular hopper for the delivery and discharge of a flowable material. The hopper has lower side walls which converge inwardly and downwardly and are joined to a bottom plate. The hopper also has a bracket mounted on the exterior of the back vertical wall for securing the hopper container to the arm of a transport vehicle. A discharge chute is located on the lower portion of the front vertical wall about equidistant between the downwardly and inwardly converging lower sidewalls. In certain embodiments, an anti-spill lip surrounds the perimeter of the hopper opening and is angled between 30° to 90° inwardly from the vertical walls. | 01-03-2013 |
20130045069 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING CARGO - An apparatus and method for securing a ramp to a cargo carrier having a receiver hitch and a loading surface are disclosed. The apparatus includes an engaging member configured to engage the receiver hitch of the cargo carrier; a cross support attached to the engaging member, wherein the cross support has a plurality of mounting brackets mounted thereto; at least two locking members attached to the cross support and on opposite sides of the engaging member extend vertically therefrom, wherein each locking member slideably receives a locking pin; and a plurality of telescopic arms attaching the ramp to the mounting brackets, wherein each telescopic arm has an inner portion and an outer portion, wherein the outer portion and inner portion have at least one set of apertures for slideably receiving a locking pin. | 02-21-2013 |
20130223963 | ATV RAMP - The current invention discloses a light and easy to use support ramp assembly to be attached on a pick up truck to extend the cargo bed area. The assembly has preferably two retractable ramps, each having a horizontal ramp table/housing unit and a loading ramp. The ramp table housing unit is partially supported by cargo bed and by an open tail gate and further support is provided by a support arm and optionally by an adjustable loading support. The assembly is adjustable for any pickup truck. | 08-29-2013 |
20130266412 | REMOVABLE MODULAR CARGO LOADING AND UNLOADING DEVICE FOR VEHICLES - A modular loading and unloading device for vehicles includes a main body having a plurality of surfaces defining a cavernous interior space, a plurality of roller caddies disposed within the cavernous space for positioning a pair of elongated rollers thereon. Each of the elongated rollers including a top portion protruding through openings disposed within the top surface of the main body in order to load and unload cargo within the bed of a truck or van. The device further including a plurality of connectors for joining multiple devices within the bed of a truck or van. | 10-10-2013 |
20130309053 | BOAT LOADER - A boat loader for loading and/or unloading a lightweight recreational boat onto and from a suitable vehicle to enable the boat to be transported between locations. The boat loader includes two loaders temporarily connectable between the rear of the vehicle and part of a trailer upon which the boat is located on either side of the trailer to guide movement of the trailer and hence the boat, for loading and unloading. The boat and the trailer moves as a single unit during loading and unloading so that the boat can be carried on the trailer on the vehicle during transportation of the boat. The advantage of the boat loader is that the boat remains in its normal hull down orientation and does not need to be inverted to enable it to be transported in a stable configuration. | 11-21-2013 |
20140044512 | RAMP SYSTEM - A vehicle ramp system has multiple configurations. The simplest embodiment provides a ramp which can move between a retracted configuration and an extended “step in” configuration in which an outboard end of the ramp is closer to the ground than in the retracted configuration, so that the outboard end of the ramp functions as a lowered step. A preferred embodiment provides a fully retracted configuration, a partially extended “step in” configuration, a partially extended “curb ramp” configuration in which the outboard end of the ramp can engage a curb or sidewalk, and a fully extended configuration in which the outboard end of the ramp can engage a road surface of the road on which the vehicle carrying the ramp is supported. | 02-13-2014 |
20140064896 | Sto and Go Ramps - A ramp system is disclosed that enables users to load and unload objects into the back of a vehicle. The ramp system comprises a ramp, and a housing unit secured within the back of the vehicle for storing the ramp. The ramp is removable from the housing unit and secured to a tailgate of the vehicle. The ramps would generally be configured in a ladder-like configuration comprising vertical support bars and a plurality of rungs. Typically, the ramps are secured to the tailgate of the vehicle via a bungee cord, hook, or hook ends. The housing unit is typically C-shaped and positioned on an inside of a vehicle walls, above a wheel well. The housing unit comprises a clamp and a lip for securing the ramps during transport, a locking-hinge lid which allows easy access to the interior of the housing unit, and storage compartments for storing accessories. | 03-06-2014 |
20140119863 | RECONFIGURABLE PARTITION FOR COMPARTMENTALISING A SPACE WITHIN A VEHICLE - A reconfigurable vehicle partition for compartmentalising a space within a vehicle is disclosed. The partition comprises a frame which is arranged to extend within an interior of the vehicle and which is arranged to support a gate, the gate comprising a plurality of pivotally interconnected panels which are reconfigurable between a folded gate configuration and an unfolded gate configuration. The gate is arranged to pivot with respect to the frame between a closed configuration in which the gate extends substantially within the frame to partition the vehicle, and an open configuration, in which the gate extends out of the plane of the frame. In the closed configuration, the gate is arranged to extend across the frame in a substantially folded configuration, and in the open configuration the gate is arranged to extend out of the plane of the frame in the unfolded configuration to provide a ramp access into and out from the vehicle. | 05-01-2014 |
20140147237 | RAMP COMPRISING A LATERAL BARRIER - The invention relates to a boarding aid ( | 05-29-2014 |
20140154035 | LIFTGATE HAVING A SIDE-LOADABLE LOAD PLATFORM - A liftgate for loading and unloading cargo from a vehicle. The liftgate includes a moveable load platform having a proximal deck section and a distal deck section pivotally coupled to the proximal deck section. A side ramp is pivotally coupled to the distal deck section to facilitate unobstructed side loading and unloading of the distal deck section of the load platform. | 06-05-2014 |
20140219756 | LEVELING RAMP FOR A WHEELCHAIR - An apparatus for providing wheelchair access to a vehicle, including a deployable wheelchair access assembly coupled to the vehicle and deployable to a position in which one end of the assembly is in contact with the ground. The wheelchair access assembly can include multiple panels. Some embodiments include a control system for adjusting the angular relationship of one panel relative to another panel. Yet other embodiments include a sensor for measuring the inclination of the deployed assembly relative to earth's gravity. In yet other embodiments the vehicle includes a sensor for measuring the inclination of the vehicle relative to earth's gravity, and a plurality of suspension actuators for changing the inclination of the vehicle. | 08-07-2014 |
20140248109 | RAMP ASSEMBLY WITH TILT SENSOR - A ramp assembly for providing a transition surface between a vehicle floor and an alighting surface is disclosed. The ramp assembly includes a ramp portion that is rotatable between a stowed position and a deployed position. A target operably associated with the ramp portion so that the target reciprocates along a predetermined path when the ramp portion reciprocates between the stowed position and the deployed position. A sensor fitting maintains a fixed orientation relative to a horizontal plane. A sensor is mounted to the sensor fitting such that the sensor senses the target when the ramp portion is in a predetermined position. | 09-04-2014 |
20140255138 | Ramp System for Installation in a Vehicle - A ramp system for installation on a vehicle, and a vehicle for conveying wheelchair users. The ramp system includes an intermediate element having a longitudinal guide and a ride-on access plate. The ride-on access plate is moveable from a vertical transport position to a horizontal stowage position by pivoting about a movable axis. A guide pin coupled to the ride-on access plate is guided by the longitudinal guide of the intermediate element as the ride-on access plate is moved from the vertical position to the horizontal position. The ramp system further includes a guide strut that is pivotally mounted to the ride-on access plate and the intermediate element. The movement of the ride-on access plate between the vertical and horizontal positions is thereby controlled relative to the intermediate element by the longitudinal guide and guide strut. | 09-11-2014 |
20140271072 | TRAILER WITH AUTOMATED TRAILER RAMP - A trailer having a trailer ramp system that includes a trailer ramp coupled with the trailer and an actuator pivotally coupled to the trailer on a first end of the actuator and pivotally coupled to the trailer ramp on a second end of the actuator. The actuator is located below the trailer and is aligned with a central axis of the trailer ramp and a central axis of the trailer. The actuator is movable linearly to rotate the trailer ramp between an open position and a closed position. | 09-18-2014 |
20140294549 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DOVETAIL LOCKING MECHANISMS - An apparatus, system and method for dovetail locking mechanisms are described herein. A system for locking the dovetail of a trailer in the travel position includes a sled for locking the dovetail of a trailer in the travel position, a railing on the underside of the trailer to accommodate the sled, wherein the sled is moveably attached to the railing such that the sled can slide into a loading position clear of the dovetail or a travel position at least partially beneath the dovetail, and means for actuating the sled to the loading position and travel position. A method for locking the dovetail of a trailer includes moving the dovetail of a trailer into the travel position and sliding a sled from a loading position underneath the trailer to a travel position at least partially underneath the dovetail of the trailer. | 10-02-2014 |
20140321954 | COMBINATION TRUCK LOADING DEVICE - A combination loading device for a truck comprising a running board enclosure, where the running board enclosure attaches to a side of the truck to serve as a running board; an inner cavity within the running board enclosure; a loading ramp within the inner cavity of the running board enclosure, where the loading ramp attaches to a truck bed; an attachment end of the loading ramp, where the attachment end fastens to the truck bed; and a loading end of the loading ramp at an opposite end from the attachment end, where the loading end rests on the ground during use. | 10-30-2014 |
20140321955 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A COLLAPSIBLE ARCHED RAMP - An apparatus and method for a collapsible arched ramp includes an arched vertically extending middle ramp section, two arched vertically extending outer ramp sections, and two arched vertically extending connecting ramp sections. The connecting ramp sections connect the outer ramp sections to opposing vertical sides of the middle ramp section so that the outer ramp sections are substantially parallel and laterally spaced apart with the middle ramp section. The arches of the outer ramp sections arch in a same direction of the arch of the middle ramp section and arch in the opposite direction of the middle ramp section. When collapsing the ramp, the direction of the arched sections line up, allowing for a compact assembly that may be easily carried and stored. The method of extending and collapsing the ramp allows for a ramp that is rapidly and efficiently assembled. | 10-30-2014 |
20140328658 | LOADING DEVICE - A device that may be mounted on a bed of a pickup truck to enable smaller vehicles, such as motorcycles, snowmobiles, or all-terrain vehicles to enter from the ground level upon a platform of the loading device. This is accomplished by the loading device having a ramp that can be pulled outwardly or rearwardly from said device, and a motorcycle can drive up the ramp to the platform. A dolly slide is pulled outwardly from the device, and extends above the tailgate. The ramp then extends downwardly from the dolly slide, so that no weight or load is displaced on the tailgate. | 11-06-2014 |
20140377045 | Bunk Board Cover System - Disclosed are hinged and non-hinged bunk board cover systems for mating over a bunk board component of a watercraft trailer. An exemplary hinged embodiment includes a main contact surface component sized to substantially cover a top surface of the bunk board component and a pair of side fastener surface components connected to the main contact surface component via a pair of hinge components. The main contact surface component, hinge components and side fastener surface components may be co-extruded into a single, “cut to length” ribbon that can be formed into a bulk roll. It is envisioned that certain embodiments may be constructed from thermoplastics, thermoplastic elastomers, or a combination thereof. | 12-25-2014 |
20140377046 | Compact Ramp System - A ramp assembly has a ramp housing that is mounted to a truck bed and which houses a tailgate brace and a primary ramp body in a primary ramp-receiving cavity. The tailgate brace and primary ramp body are slidably engaged with the primary ramp-receiving cavity, allowing them to be switched between a collapsed and an extended configuration. The primary ramp body has a secondary ramp-receiving cavity that houses a secondary ramp body. The secondary ramp body is slidably engaged into the secondary ramp-receiving cavity, allowing it to also be switched between a collapsed and extended configuration. To widen the ramp, lateral extensions are hingedly connected to the primary ramp body and secondary ramp body. When the ramp bodies are in an extended configuration, these ramp bodies can be unfolded to effectively widen the created ramp. When not in use, the ramp bodies are easily stored within the ramp housing. | 12-25-2014 |
20150086313 | RETRACTABLE PLATFORM FOR VEHICLES - A retractable platform mechanism for a vehicle having a cargo area adjacent to its rear bumper | 03-26-2015 |
20150104281 | MOTOR VEHICLE WITH WHEELCHAIR CADDY - An apparatus for a wheelchair caddy to be attached to a disabled rider adapted cycle or scooter that may include connectors connecting the caddy and cycle, a rear or double rear axle attached to the base of the caddy frame, a handle for the user to grip while pulling the wheelchair onto the caddy, a rod as an emergency brake, a ratcheting strap or straps and bungee cord for securing the wheelchair in the caddy, walled footwells for the securing the passengers feet, a secured foam rubber middle console, a fitted, padded back rest, thigh restraining straps, lower ribcage restraining straps and other features. | 04-16-2015 |
20150305952 | MOUNTING DEVICE FOR OBJECT TO BE MOUNTED - A mounting device includes: a main plate on which a wheelchair is to be mounted; a vehicle side plate provided between one end of the main plate and a vehicle body; a ground side plate provided between another end of the main plate and a ground surface; and first to third rotating shafts provided between the vehicle body and the vehicle side plate, and between each of the plates. A slope is configured to include the main plate, the vehicle side plate, the ground side plate and the first to third rotating shafts. The slope is provided so that the main plate is displaced between a low position and a high position by rotating the first to third rotating shafts using a drive mechanism. | 10-29-2015 |
20150367768 | LOADING DEVICE - A device that may be mounted on a bed of a pickup truck to enable smaller vehicles, such as motorcycles, snowmobiles, or all-terrain vehicles to enter from the ground level upon a platform of the loading device. This is accomplished by the loading device having a ramp that can be pulled outwardly or rearwardly from said device, and a motorcycle can drive up the ramp to the platform. A dolly slide is pulled outwardly from the device, and extends above the tailgate. The ramp then extends downwardly from the dolly slide, so that no weight or load is displaced on the tailgate. An adjustable platform allows the width to be expanded. | 12-24-2015 |
20150375665 | RAMP MEMBER - A ramp member is disclosed that cooperates with a connection member mounted to a portion of a vehicle, such as a tailgate. The ramp member comprises a first ramp section defining a connection end and a connector element fixedly secured to the connection end. The connector element defines a mounting channel that is configured to engage the connection member mounted to the vehicle. An opening to the mounting channel that has a width smaller than a width of the mounting channel to selectively secure the ramp member to the connection member. | 12-31-2015 |
20160059763 | Retractable bed ramps with platform for a pickup truck - A low-profile, heavy duty platform which with fit between the wheel wells of a pickup truck comprises retractable bed ramps with a platform for a pickup truck. Retractable ramps are provided within the platform, and each may be extended by pulling a handle located at the rear end of the ramp. When fully extended, each ramp hinges downward to contact the ground and provide an inclined surface for the loading and unloading of another, smaller vehicle. The platform is preferably provided in a pickup truck equipped with double doors which swing outward, instead of a tailgate. In another embodiment, the platform is provided in a pickup truck with a tailgate, and provides a strong, rigid extension at the hinged forward end of each ramp. The extension may be extended with the ramp by continuing to pull on the handle after the ramp is fully extended. | 03-03-2016 |
20160095767 | LEVELING RAMP FOR A WHEELCHAIR - An apparatus for providing wheelchair access to a vehicle, including a deployable wheelchair access assembly coupled to the vehicle and deployable to a position in which one end of the assembly is in contact with the ground. The wheelchair access assembly can include multiple panels. Some embodiments include a control system for adjusting the angular relationship of one panel relative to another panel. Yet other embodiments include a sensor for measuring the inclination of the deployed assembly relative to earth's gravity. In yet other embodiments the vehicle includes a sensor for measuring the inclination of the vehicle relative to earth's gravity, and a plurality of suspension actuators for changing the inclination of the vehicle. | 04-07-2016 |
20160137117 | RECREATIONAL VEHICLE LOADING AND CARRYING APPARATUS - An apparatus is provided to assist in the loading and carrying of recreational vehicles in a pick-up truck vehicle having a trailer hitch receiver. The apparatus includes a trailer hitch engaging member that partially inserts into the trailer hitch receiver and extends from the trailer hitch receiver. The apparatus also includes a platform member attached to the trailer hitch engaging member and at least one ramp member attached to the rear edge of the platform member. The ramp members may be folded and unfolded for loading and unloading and further include locking mechanisms for locking the ramps in place. | 05-19-2016 |
20160144758 | Van ramp - A van ramp is disclosed which may be affixed to a conventional van which has a large opening with doors in either the rear or the side of the van. The van ramp may be operated horizontally to act as a loading ramp or vertically to operate as a door to allow easy access to the interior of the van. | 05-26-2016 |
20160144759 | TAILGATE RAMP APPARATUS - A tailgate assembly for providing access to a cargo bed of an automotive vehicle. The tailgate assembly includes a tailgate and a ramp assembly having a casing and a multi-panel ramp unit. The ramp unit includes a plurality of panels that extend in telescoping relationship with one another and are slideably moveable between a collapsed position with the panels in overlying relationship with one another inside the tailgate, and a lengthened position with the panels extending in generally end to end relationship with one another away from the tailgate. The casing is removeably disposed in the tailgate and receives the ramp unit. A retaining mechanism is coupled to the tailgate and is moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position. | 05-26-2016 |
20160176459 | Modified Door Opening Of A Motorized Vehicle For Accommodating A Ramp System And Method Thereof | 06-23-2016 |
20160250960 | LIQUID CONTAINING DRILL CUTTINGS TRANSPORT VESSEL | 09-01-2016 |
414538000 | With haulage means (e.g., cable, etc.) | 7 |
20110110753 | SYSTEM FOR LOADING CARGO - A simplified apparatus is provided to exploit certain unique characteristics of DC winches, whereby two winches may be cooperatively joined to load and unload a light-duty truck. Since the speed and torque are linearly related in a DC motor, it possible to manipulate certain parameters, such as the resistance of the armature and the mechanical leverage applied to the load, to result in a stable dynamic between two oppositely-directed DC-motor winches. The novel concept avoids the need for controls to coordinate the winches, and no installation is required that would otherwise limit the use of the truck for other purposes. | 05-12-2011 |
20110123304 | ADJUSTABLE WINCH ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM FOR LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES ONTO OR FROM A RAISED BED OR DECK - A laterally adjustable winch assembly for loading and unloading an associated vehicle onto or from a raised deck of an associated carrier is disclosed. The laterally adjustable winch assembly includes a first support member and a second support member slideably engaged with the first support member. The second support member includes a first attachment end and a second attachment end. The first and second attachment ends are configured to be detachably secured to a portion of the associated carrier. A retaining member is disposed between the first and second support members for selectively retaining the first support member in fixed relationship with the second support member. A winch is secured to the first support member. The winch includes a retractable winch line capable of being secured to the associated vehicle for winching the associated vehicle from a first level to a second raised level of the deck of the associated carrier. The first and second support members and the retaining member cooperate to allow the winch and winch line to be laterally adjusted with respect to the deck of the associated carrier so as to permit loading and unloading of the associated vehicle in a plurality of lateral positions. A system and method for loading and unloading are also provided. | 05-26-2011 |
20110188980 | GETTIE UP THAR - A luggage loading system for use with land vehicles comprising: a pulley assembly; a hinged ramp inclinable onto a back of a vehicle; and a cable assembly. The pulley assembly comprises an axle providing a rotator for at least one wheel, the wheel is used for translational rotation whereby a mechanical advantage may be applied to the luggage (or other liftable item) via a user manipulating the cable assembly. The mechanical advantage is used to load and/or unload luggage. The pulley assembly comprises a fixed class one pulley; wherein the pulley is used to change direction of an applied force permitting a user to pull-load the luggage up the slope of the hinged ramp using the mechanical advantage as opposed to lifting the luggage. | 08-04-2011 |
20140093343 | Vehicular loading apparatus - A vehicle loading apparatus with stanchions mounted on the first forward corners of a truck bed by means of saddles straddling the front rail of the truck bed and force stops in the forward stake wells of the truck bed. The (adjustably positioned) force stops are each mounted on a respective torque arm which is attached to a respective saddle. Resilient padding protects painted truck bed surfaces in contact with the stanchions as well as reduces noise and vibration. The vehicle loading apparatus can be installed as is needed, and removed as desired, simply, without tools, and without alterations to most common pickup truck beds. | 04-03-2014 |
20140119864 | Portable Vehicle Lift and Repair System - A vehicle lift and repair system includes a flatbed trailer provided with a wood-like or separate metallic surface upon a base of the trailer, the surface having recesses, and weight bearing axles beneath in a region of the recesses. Included is a hydraulic lift having a base support positioned within the recesses in the surface of the trailer, the recesses having a depth sufficient to include all components of the lift, including a top thereof substantially flush with the surface when the lift is retracted. The lift is preferably positioned in relation to a transverse mid-line between the weight-bearing axles. Ramps facilitate positioning on the lift of an auto-to-be-repaired. A generator, compressor and hydraulic fluid reservoir for the hydraulic vehicle lift are situated toward a front of the trailer. | 05-01-2014 |
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20150367767 | MOUNTING DEVICE FOR OBJECT TO BE MOUNTED - A mounting device includes a slope including: a main plate for mounting a wheelchair; a vehicle-side plate provided between a vehicle and an edge of the main plate and having at least one plate; and a ground to be contacted-side plate provided between a surface of ground to be contacted and the other edge of the main plate and having at least one plate. The main plate can be raised and lowered between low and high positions when the ground to be contacted-side plate is in contact with the ground. The mounting device is also provided with: an electric winch that can tow the wheelchair along the slope; a slope driving mechanism that drives the main plate; and a control unit that, on the basis of the drive state of one of the slope driving mechanism and the electric winch, controls the drive state of the other. | 12-24-2015 |