Patent ID: 6520723
Filing Date: 2003-02-18
Classification: B60P,B60R,B61D

Abstract:
A support rack for attachment to a motor vehicle with a built-in winch component, which comprises:a) a rack unit for attachment to a motor vehicle, which includes at least two upright members, at least two support gussets and at least one horizontal support member connected at opposite ends with said at least two gussets to each of said upright members, and at least one shaft-receiving orifice located on and passing through one of said upright members, said gussets and said horizontal support member; b) attachment means on said upright members for attachment to a motor vehicle; and, c) a winch component having a shaft, a strap take-up reel, a one-way ratchet mechanism, windup means, and a lock-release mechanism, said shaft being rotatably positioned within said at least one shaft-receiving orifice. 2.The support rack with built-in winch component of claim 1 wherein there are at least four upright members and at least two horizontal support members.