Patent ID: 6364597
Filing Date: 2002-04-02
Classification: B60P,B60R,Y10S

Abstract:
A hydraulic lift for use in lifting and transporting a desired structure thereon behind a motor home, the lift comprising:a plurality of interchangeable planar structure engaging platforms, each of one piece construction and each being maintained horizontal at all times; a fixed framework engaged to a rear end of said motor home and having arms engageable to a desired one of the plurality of structure engaging platforms; each arm including an upper shaft and a lower shaft, each pivotably engaged at one end of a fixed framework bracket and each pivotably engaged at another end to a platform engaging bracket; the arms being pivotable between a ground engaging position wherein the platform rests horizontally on the ground and an elevated, locked in place transport position; said arms being pivoted by a hydraulic system functionally engaged to and between said pivotable arms and said fixed framework causing the platform to rise when actuated; said hydraulic system comprising a piston and cylinder arrangement; and said cylinder being pivotably engaged to said fixed framework below pivot points of the upper shafts to said fixed framework.