Patent ID: 6050737
Filing Date: 2000-04-18
Classification: B60P,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
A kit having components for securing an all-terrain vehicle on a vehicular platform in a manner which enables high-speed transportation of the all-terrain vehicle on the vehicular platform, the kit comprising four rigid tine pin assemblies and two securing connectors, wherein:a. two of the tine pin assemblies are suited for mounting on the all-terrain vehicle, each assembly comprising (i) a mounting plate designed to be securely affixed to the all-terrain vehicle; (ii) a tine pin with a first affixed end and a second free end, which has suitable length, thickness, and strength for securing the all-terrain vehicle to the vehicular platform during transportation; and (iii) means for permanently affixing the first end of the tine pin to the mounting plate such that the tine pin is non-rotatable with respect to the mounting plate;b. two of the tine pin assemblies are suited for mounting on the vehicular platform, each assembly comprising (i) a mounting plate designed to be securely affixed to the vehicular platform; (ii) a tine pin with a first affixed end and a second free end, which has suitable length, thickness, and strength for securing the all-terrain vehicle to the vehicular platform during transportation; and (iii) means for permanently affixing the first end of the tine pin to the mounting plate such that the tine pin is non-rotatable with respect to the mounting plate;c. two securing connectors having adjustable lengths, each connector comprising (i) a first end component which is designed to be coupled and secured to the respective all-terrain vehicle tine pin assembly; (ii) a second end component which is designed to be coupled and secured to the respective vehicular platform tine pin assembly; and (iii) a shaft component which connects the two end components in a manner which provides means for adjusting the length of the securing connector to a desired length.