Patent ID: 6231294
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
A combination tilting bed carrier and attached wheel-lift apparatus for mounting on a chassis of a towing vehicle comprising:a bed carrier for supporting a vehicle in tow;a first pivot positioned on said bed carrier for pivotally connecting said bed carrier to the chassis;a first motive element extending between the chassis and said bed carrier for actuating tilting of said bed carrier about said first pivot relative to the chassis;a wheel-lift positioned below said bed carrier and extending rearwardly thereof;a second pivot positioned on the chassis for pivotally connecting said wheel-lift to said chassis, said first pivot and said second pivot being concentrically aligned; anda second motive element extending between said wheel-lift and said bed carrier for actuating tilting of said wheel-lift about said second pivot relative to said bed carrier and the chassis.