Patent ID: 6669269
Filing Date: 2003-12-30
Classification: B60P,B62D

Abstract:
A multipurpose structure convertible between different utility modes including an open ended U-shaped assembly for use mainly as a stand-alone load-carrying platform or as a platform on a wheeled vehicle comprising:a center portion having a flat surface with a length and a width that defines a flatbed area, a pivotal connecting means that connects side sections in a coplanar relationship to said center portion near the upper edges, a plurality of lower load bearing surfaces disposed on the connected sides of said center portion and located at a vertical distance below said connecting means to receive and support the bottom edges of said side sections, said connecting means in combination with said lower load bearing surfaces connect and support said side sections in a fully cantilevered manner on opposite sides of said center portion while allowing substantial load-carrying capacity to said side sections, said center portion having a plurality of adjustable posts engaging the ground to firmly support and level said structure in a stationary and leveled plane above the ground, each of said adjustable posts having an upper end portion that protrudes above the flat bed area, a holding means to releasably connect the freely swinging sides of said side sections to said upper end portions of said posts to hold said side sections in an upright position forming an open ended U-shaped assembly.