Patent ID: 6409275
Filing Date: 2002-06-25
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
An assembly for mounting an accessory to the chassis of a vehicle having a long axis, which chassis includes a first longitudinal frame component and a second longitudinal frame component, which frame components are disposed along the long axis of the vehicle in a substantially parallel relationship to each other, with each of said frame components including a substantially horizontal portion having an upper surface and an oppositely disposed lower surface, which assembly comprises:(a) an accessory mounting frame comprising a first base plate and a second base plate, said first base plate having an inwardly extending part that extends beyond the horizontal portion of the first frame component, and said second base plate having an inwardly extending part that extends beyond the horizontal portion of the second frame component; (b) means for clamping the first base plate to the horizontal portion of the first frame component; (c) means for clamping the second base plate to the horizontal portion of the second frame component.