Material or article handling – Traversing hoist type – Tow truck type
Patent
1993-04-22
1995-02-21
Bucci, David A.
Material or article handling
Traversing hoist type
Tow truck type
280402, B60P 312
Patent
active
053910443
ABSTRACT:
Lifting and towing apparatus for attachment to a towing vehicle having a winch thereon and the frame of which includes a pair of spaced apart longitudinal beams at least partially supported on a rear axle of said vehicle. The apparatus includes a support assembly extending transversely between the vehicle beams and opposite outer ends of which are attachable to opposing ones of the beams directly above the rear axle. An arm assembly extends rearwardly from the support assembly and has at least one lifting connection for connection to the winch and by which the distal end of the arm assembly may be lifted. A cradle assembly is connected to the distal end of the arm assembly for securing the front or rear wheels of a towed vehicle thereto for lifting above the ground in response to lifting of the distal end of the arm assembly by the winch.
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Berryhill Bill B.
Bucci David A.
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