Patent ID: 6189901
Filing Date: 2001-02-20
Classification: B60G,B62D

Abstract:
An apparatus for attachment to a vehicle having a rigid body, the apparatus comprising:a boom pivotable between a stowed position and a deployed position;a mounting bracket for pivotably attaching the boom to the vehicle, the vehicle having longitudinal, lateral, and transverse directions;an actuator, pivotably connected between a distal end of the boom and the vehicle, forming, a triangular geometry therewith and adapted to draw the distal end, toward the vehicle;a frame rigidly secured to the boom to extend therefrom at a fixed angle with respect thereto selected for fitting around a protrusion extending from the rear of the vehicle;an axle connected to the frame and adapted to receive road wheels for supporting the vehicle on a road surface; anda suspension system configured to provide transverse travel of the axle with respect to the frame.