Patent ID: 6250425
Filing Date: 2001-06-26
Classification: E06C

Abstract:
A ladder support rack assembly including a ladder and a ladder support rack which supports said ladder in a use position, said ladder support rack adapted to be removably attached to a wheeled vehicle, wherein the ladder support rack comprises:a receiver including a flat face for removable attachment to the wheeled vehicle, and a plurality of support arms projecting from the receiver opposite the flat face for holding a receiving rail; anda frame assembly supporting said ladder in said use position, said frame assembly including an integral unit comprising a top frame and a bottom frame, said top frame comprising a vertical top support rod, a horizontal top support rod extending from one end of the vertical top support rod, and a horizontal top ladder support extending from the other end of the vertical support rod, and said bottom frame comprising a vertical bottom support rod, a horizontal bottom support rod extending from one end of the vertical bottom support rod, and a horizontal bottom ladder support extending from the other end of the vertical bottom support rod,wherein said horizontal top ladder support includes a ladder support bar and a ladder support hook spaced from said support bar, each extending from said horizontal top ladder support and engaging said ladder in said use position, andwherein said horizontal bottom ladder support includes two ladder support feet at opposite ends thereof which engage said ladder in said use position.