Patent ID: 6655895
Filing Date: 2003-12-02
Classification: B60P,B60R

Abstract:
A method for increasing the load-bearing capacity of a cargo transport apparatus for mounting on a vehicle, which comprises the steps of:a) connecting a lifting device to the vehicle, the lifting device further comprising a cargo holding area, the cargo holding area further comprising a left fork and a right fork, the cargo holding area variable between a traveling position and a loading position; b) placing the cargo holding area in the loading position, c) placing cargo on the cargo holding area; d) raising the lifting device to a position above the traveling position; e) connecting at least one load-bearing member to the vehicle in a location where at least one load-bearing member supports the lifting device when the lifting device is in the traveling position; and, f) lowering at least one of the right fork or the left fork onto the at least one load-bearing member.