Patent ID: 6260752
Filing Date: 2001-07-17
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A cargo holder for a vehicle, comprising:an external equipment carrier comprising a jack for attaching to a rear of said vehicle, and a horizontal support member on said jack, wherein said horizontal support member is moved in a vertical direction when said jack is operated;a horizontal platform;a connector comprising a hook at a front of said platform, wherein said connector is removably engaged on said support member of said external equipment carrier;a plurality of folding legs pivotally attached to said platform and rotatable between an extended position projecting down from said platform, and a retracted position proximally adjacent to said platform, wherein said platform is supported by said legs in said extended position when said cargo holder is detached from said support member and positioned on a ground surface, said legs are retracted when said cargo holder is supported on said supported member; anda plurality of casters attached to corresponding ones of said legs, said casters enabling said cargo holder to be easily moved about when on said ground surface.