Patent ID: 7992732

Claim:
A multi-use loading and unloading apparatus for use with a truck comprising a truck bed, the apparatus comprising: a first rack assembly fixedly mounted proximate a front end of the truck bed, the first rack assembly comprising a first hoop, the first hoop comprising a pair of first upright members and a first cross member extending therebetween; a second rack assembly rotatably mounted proximate a rear end of the truck bed, the second rack assembly comprising a second hoop, the second hoop comprising a pair of second upright members and a second cross member extending therebetween, wherein each of the second upright members has a fixed length; a drive mechanism operatively coupled to the second hoop to effect a rotational movement of the second hoop; and a lifting mechanism comprising a winch and a cable coupled to said second rack assembly; wherein the second hoop is rotatable between a full-forward and a full-rearward position; wherein in each of the full-forward and full-rearward positions a height of the first cross member relative to the truck bed is substantially the same as a height of the second cross member relative to the truck bed; and wherein in the full-forward position the second cross member is positioned above the truck bed and in the full-rearward position the second cross member is positioned beyond a rear end of the truck bed.