Patent ID: 7309080
Filing Date: 2007-12-18
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. An extendable arm for a motor vehicle comprising: a main shaft moveably attached to the motor vehicle via a mounting bracket, said main shaft having first and second opposed ends, said first end being attached to the motor vehicle and said main shaft having a stowed position, said main shaft second end is positioned adjacent the motor vehicle and said main shaft first end is pivotally attached to the motor vehicle so that a horizontal and vertical orientation of said main shaft can be selectively set; an extendable and retractable assembly mounted within said second end; said extendable and retractable assembly adapted to extend and retract, so that a free end of said extendable and retractable assembly can be selectively extended away from or retracted towards said main shaft second end a first drive attached to said main shaft for setting said horizontal orientation; a second drive attached to said main shaft for setting said vertical orientation; a third drive attached to said extendable and retractable assembly for internally extending and retracting said extendable and retractable assembly; and a controller to control said first, second and third drives, said mounting bracket having a mounting bracket first part that is secured to a vehicle frame and disposed near the front bumper.