Patent ID: 8556145
Filing Date: 2013-10-15
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A foldable cargo platform, which is mountable on a trailer hitch of a vehicle, and foldable to a folded position or unfolded to an open position in place on the vehicle comprising: a) at least a first section and a second section forming the cargo platform; b) the first section and the second section being movably connected; c) at least one hinge assembly supporting the foldable cargo platform; d) the at least one hinge assembly supporting the at least a first section and a second section; e) the at least a first section and a second section including a central platform between an end platform and a hitch platform; f) a mounting bar being mounted adjacent to the hitch platform; g) a centrally located hitch being mounted on the mounting bar in order to secure the mounting bar to the vehicle; h) the at least one hinge assembly including a first hinge member and a second hinge member; i) the first hinge member being generally L-shaped with a hook end; j) the hook end engaging the mounting bar; k) the first hinge member having a first long arm; l) the first long arm extending into a first hinge arm pair; and m) the first hinge arm pair extending between the hitch platform and the central platform.