Patent ID: 6138991
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: B66C

Abstract:
A hoist apparatus for mounting on a vehicle, comprising:a support bracket assembly for mounting on the vehicle, wherein said support bracket assembly includes a horizontal support plate and a hoist-axle-reception channel attached to said horizontal support plate, anda hoist assembly which includes a hoist axle received in said hoist-axle-reception channel and includes a hoist base plate supported by said horizontal support plate, wherein said hoist-axle-reception channel depends downwardly from said horizontal support plate, wherein said hoist axle is rotatable in said hoist-axle-reception channel,wherein said support bracket assembly includes:mounting plates for mounting on the vehicle, support struts connected to said mounting plates, stabilizer struts mounted on one of said support struts for stabilizing said hoist-axle-reception channel and said horizontal support plate, wherein said hoist-axle-reception channel is supported by one of said support struts.