Patent ID: 6149372
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: B60P,B62B

Abstract:
A device for loading cargo in the cargo bay area of a vehicle, the device comprising:(a) a cargo holder, the cargo holder having a base and an extensible ramp attached to the base;(b) a frame member, the frame member including at least two sections, the frame member defining a path way for loading the cargo holder into the cargo bay of a vehicle, at least one section of the frame member being a ground-engaging section;(c) a hinge for rotatably interconnecting at least two sections;(d) means for anchoring the device within the cargo bay area of the vehicle;(e) the cargo holder being slidably moveable long the pathway;(f) a winch for drawing the cargo holder along the pathway, the winch including a pullable member, the pullable member being attachable to the cargo holder; andwherein upon operation of the winch, the cargo holder travels the pathway to elevate cargo borne by the cargo holder into the cargo bay of the vehicle.