Patent ID: 6152675
Filing Date: 2000-11-28
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
A portable, fold-up hoist for attachment to a vehicle via a receiver hitch, comprising:a. a tongue member with a proximal end and a distal end, said proximal end being for insertion into and securement by a vehicle hitch;b. a vertical support member with a proximal end and a distal end, said proximal end of said vertical support member being pivotally connected to said tongue member by a bracket, side brace and a pivot axle at said tongue member's distal end, and said vertical support member being securable by a pin to said tongue member to extend perpendicularly relative to said tongue member;c. a swivel joint located at said distal end of said vertical support member said swivel joint comprising a support collar which surrounds said distal end of said vertical support member, and a rotating cap received and supported by said support collar; andd. an elongated boom arm being pivotally connected to said rotating cap of said swivel joint, said boom arm being securable by a pin to said vertical support member to extend horizontally relative to said vertical support member.