Patent ID: 6962473
Filing Date: 2005-11-08
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for loading cargo containers and flat racks off of a truck having a hook lift system onto a trailer, and from the trailer back onto the truck, comprising: (a) a track system extending longitudinally along said trailer; (b) a carriage that is moveable along said track system between a receiving position at a front end of said trailer and a loaded position at a rear end of said trailer; (c) a cradle located on said carriage which is configured to releasably receive a cross member located at a lower rear edge of said container, so that when said container is unloaded from said truck with said hook lift system said cross member is placed into said cradle and said carriage then carries said container along said truck as said hook lift system continues to unload said container; (d) wherein said cradle comprises at least one support pad and at least one rear stop having a vertical leg which is located rearwardly of said support pad.