Patent ID: 6390343
Filing Date: 2002-05-21
Classification: B60R,Y10S

Abstract:
A vehicle hitch supported cargo carrier mechanism connectable to the hitch of the vehicle located above the ground surface, comprising:a. an adaptor connecting to the hitch of the vehicle; b. a base member connected to said adaptor said base member comprising an upright element, said upright element extending outwardly from said adaptor, said base member upright element further comprising a first plate and a second plate, said first and second plates forming a recess, said base member further including a first stop preventing rotation of said platform in one direction of rotation, and a second stop for preventing rotation of said platform in another direction of rotation; c. a platform; d. a connector linked to said platform, said connector rotatably fastened to said upright element, said connector fitting within said recess, said connector further comprising a third plate and a spaced fourth plate, said third plate lying immediately adjacent said first plate and said fourth plate lying immediately adjacent said second plate in said recess; and e. locking means for fixing the rotating movement of said connector and linked platform relative to said upright element at a plurality of positions, said platform lying further above the ground surface than the hitch when said platform is fixed in any of said plurality of positions.