Patent ID: 8591164
Filing Date: 2013-11-26
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
1. A combination rack and loader device comprising: a boom section comprising a first horizontal support member and a second horizontal support member, wherein at least one cross member is connected perpendicularly to both the first horizontal support member and the second horizontal support member, and at least one side rack support vertically extending from the first horizontal support member when the first horizontal support is resting in the horizontal position to function as a ladder rack; a first boom rest configured to receive the first horizontal support member and a second boom rest configured to receive the second horizontal support member; a first vertical support member connected perpendicularly to the first horizontal support member, and a second vertical support member connected perpendicularly to the second horizontal support member, wherein when the first horizontal support member and the second horizontal support member are in a horizontal position when supported by the first boom rest and the second boom rest; an attachment base adapted to be removably connected to a tow hitch receiver, the attachment base comprising a bumper having a first end and a second end, the first end connected to a first main pivot bracket, and the second end connected to a second main pivot bracket, wherein the first vertical support member is pivotably connected to the first main pivot bracket and the second vertical support member is pivotably connected to the second main pivot bracket; a first actuator configured to pivot the first vertical support member about the first main pivot bracket, wherein the first actuator is configured to rotate the first main pivot bracket more than ninety degrees; and a control unit to control the first actuator.