Patent ID: 9409526
Filing Date: 2016-08-09
CPC Classification: B60P,B60R

Claim Text:
1. A system to load cargo atop of a passenger truck comprising: a forward frame and a rearward frame, pivotally attached to the cargo area of the passenger truck to allow pivoting between an upright stowage position and a downward loading position, with the forward frame attached near a passenger compartment of the passenger truck, and with the rearward frame attached near a rear portion of the cargo area of the passenger truck; a mechanical-advantage member, positioned between the forward frame and the rearward frame, to tilt the rearward frame faster than the forward frame when moving between the positions; wherein each of the frames comprises a rail and two supports that are structured and arranged to allow the rail to carry the cargo above the passenger compartment when the system is in the stowage position and further structured and arranged to permit loading of the cargo area with the system in the stowage position.