Patent ID: 6439814
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
For use with a transport mechanism, an improved bed structure comprising:a plurality of frame members affixed in a predetermined frame structure, each of said frame members at least having a deck member support surface; a retention channel member having a longitudinal retention channel formed therein, said longitudinal retention channel having an elongated channel opening having a predetermined width, said retention channel member including first and second spaced apart longitudinal deck support members; a pair of bed members, each having a load-bearing surface, and first predetermined edges in cooperation with an associated one of said first and second spaced-apart longitudinal deck support members of said retention channel member and associated ones of said deck member support surfaces on said plurality of frame members; a holding mechanism slidably mounted in said longitudinal retention channel to allow selective movement along said longitudinal retention channel, said holding mechanism including a selectively releasable structure retained within said retention channel member, when in a first position within said retention channel member and releasable through said longitudinal retention channel when in a second position; and a loading frame member coupled to said plurality of frame members, said loading frame member having a lower portion and an upper portion having a ramp mounting portion to protect second associated ones of said edges of said pair of bed members.