Patent ID: 9028195
Filing Date: 2015-05-12
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for loading and unloading a truck with cargo, wherein said truck has a doorway, said apparatus comprising: a cargo lifting apparatus; a mounting frame for attaching the cargo lifting apparatus to the truck adjacent to the doorway and comprising a first telescoping guide and a second telescoping guide; the cargo lifting apparatus including: a platform, for supporting the cargo, coupled to the first and second telescoping guides; a lift elevator having a first lift motor for extending and retracting the first and second telescoping guides, which thereby raises and lowers the platform with respect to the truck; and a platform elevator having a platform motor for pivoting the platform with respect to the first and second telescoping guides; the mounting frame attached to a first wall of the truck adjacent to the doorway using at least one hinge and attached to a second wall of the truck opposite the first wall using a releasable latch assembly; and the mounting frame configured to swing with the cargo lifting apparatus to a position away from the doorway of the truck when the releasable latch assembly is in a released state; Wherein the apparatus for loading and unloading a truck with cargo further comprises a cross member secured to an upper end of both the first telescoping guide and the second telescoping guide opposite the platform, wherein the platform elevator is mounted on the cross member.