Apparatus and method for transporting motor scooters and the lik

Details Apparatus and method for transporting motor scooters and the lik Apparatus and method for transporting motor scooters and the lik

1990-05-02

1992-08-11

Spar, Robert J.

Material or article handling

Vehicle attached auxiliary carriers

224 4208, 414541, 414786, B60P 306

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051374110

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and a method are disclosed for transporting a motor scooter or similar type vehicle on the back of a motor vehicle such as an automobile, van, pick-up truck or the like. The apparatus of the present invention attaches to the rear of the motor vehicle and includes a platform which, when not in use, is oriented in a vertical direction. When the apparatus is used to transport a motor scooter, the platform is lowered to the ground and the motor scooter can be loaded onto the platform. A restraining bar is used to secure the scooter to the platform. The platform, still with the horizontal orientation, is raised to prevent contact with the ground when the motor vehicle is in motion. To remove the motor scooter, the platform is lowered to the ground, the lowering of the platform causing the restraining bar to be released. The motor scooter can then be removed from the platform and the platform secured in a vertical orientation until required further. The platform is configured to permit motor scooters having different wheel configurations to be carried thereon.

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