Retractable loading ramp for a cargo vehicle

Details Retractable loading ramp for a cargo vehicle Retractable loading ramp for a cargo vehicle

1997-06-18

1999-11-30

Bucci, David A.

Material or article handling

Self-loading or unloading vehicles

Conveyor

296 61, B60P 143

Patent

active

059931353

ABSTRACT:
A retractable loading ramp for attachment to a cargo vehicle. The retractable loading ramp of the present invention incorporates an articulated hinge consisting of a pivot plate that pivotally connects the ramp structure to the vehicle. The hinge device also permits the loading ramp to slide back and forth along a horizontal path so that one or more ramps may be placed in the desired position. The articulated hinge effectively lengthens the length of the loading ramp, yet permits the ramp to be manipulated to a stored position without contacting the roof or bulkhead of the cargo vehicle. The pivoting hinge is mounted to a transverse rod which allows the ramp to be slideable between the side edges of the cargo vehicle.

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