Patent ID: 6082561
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
An apparatus for use within an enclosed cargo area of a motor vehicle, the apparatus comprising:a vertically extending mast supporting a horizontally extending jib, the jib comprising a unitary beam supporting a channel which extends to the distal end of the beam along underside of thereof, the channel comprising an upper wall, opposing side walls, and an undersurface having a central opening extending a long the length of the channel, the channel defined by upward extending terminations having upper surfaces;opposing upper and lower bearing and race assemblies attached to the jib for rotational movement of the mast and the jib, including upper and lower mounting means for mounting the bearing and race assemblies within the motor vehicle;a trolley member traversable in the channel, the trolley member comprising a plate, a plurality of rollers which ride along the upper surfaces of the channel terminations, and roller axles which extend through the plate and which are supported by bearings;means for hoisting a load supported by the trolley member; andmeans for fixing the rotational position of the of the mast and the jib.