Patent ID: 6464446
Filing Date: 2002-10-15
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
A vehicle (1) for carrying loads comprising:(a) loading boxes (2) for receiving loads, wherein at least one of the loading boxes (2) is capable of being raised and lowered in the vertical direction down to the ground; (b) lifting devices (3) for raising and lowering said at least one loading box level with the ground; and (c) a middle frame (5) running in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and having a loading surface disposed intermediate the ends of said middle frame, said middle frame providing support for said loading surface and said lifting devices and allowing said at least one loading box to be unloaded level with the ground, in a lower position (B), and wherein said at least one loading box (2) can be brought into at least three positions (A, B, C) by said lifting devices in such a way that said loading surface on said middle frame (5) is available as a further loading surface (15), when said loading boxes are at the same height as said loading surface (15) on said middle frame said combination providing a normal driving position (C) of the vehicle being between the upper and the lower position (A, B), and the vehicle (1) also being capable of being driven in the upper position (A).