Patent ID: 7549831
Filing Date: 2009-06-23
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A motorized ladder rack for loading or unloading a ladder on a vehicle, said motorized ladder rack comprising: a stationary front cradle secured to said vehicle, said front cradle including a support member, a side guide removably secured to the support member, a front guide removably secured to the support member, and a side stop removably secured to the support member; a rear cradle secured to said vehicle; a side rail stationary relative to said vehicle for supporting a ladder during said loading and unloading, said side rail having a straight portion and two curved portions at the ends of the straight portion, one of said curved portions being secured to said front cradle and the other of said curved portions being secured to a portion of said rear cradle; wherein a portion of said rear cradle is movable between a first position and a second position by activation of a motorized drive assembly.