Material or article handling – Traversing hoist type – Tow truck type
Patent
1994-09-07
1996-07-02
Werner, Frank E.
Material or article handling
Traversing hoist type
Tow truck type
414462, 414428, 280402, B60P 306
Patent
active
055315607
DESCRIPTION:
BRIEF SUMMARY
This application is a 371 of PCT/US 92/02217 filed Mar. 19, 1992, now U.S. Pat. No. WO93/19936.
BACKGROUND OF INFORMATION
This invention relates to a device for transporting vehicles having a single front wheel, such as a motorcycle, to the desired destination by towing them behind a motor vehicle, such as a car, pick-up truck or recreational vehicle. While many different motorcycle towing devices are known, most of them are inconvenient to use or are incapable of towing more than one motorcycle at a time. The present invention allows a single motorcycle or a pair of motorcycles to be easily loaded and unloaded onto the trailer by rolling the motorcycle or motorcycles into the wheel carriages extending from the frame of the trailer. The carriage(s) leading edge is positioned on the ground by rotating the trailer about the axis of the trailer wheels. Once the carriage(s) have been positioned, the front motorcycle tire is rolled into the carriage(s) and secured to the carriage. The high side walls of the carriages further secure the motorcycle(s) in an upright position. The trailer is then rotated, carrying the front tire of the motorcycle over and ahead of the trailer axle, as the trailer is attached to the towing vehicle. When more than one vehicle is being simultaneously towed, a stabilizing member is attached between the rear sections of the vehicles to preclude the vehicles from coming into direct contact with each other.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Several types of trailers are used for towing motorcycles and other sport vehicles behind another vehicle, such as a car, truck or recreational vehicle. Most of these devices are the type which attach at the rear bumper of the towing vehicle and includes the more traditional trailer upon which the entire motorcycle is positioned during transport. Another type of motorcycle towing device is provided with manually operated lever means which lift and hold the front wheel of the motorcycle off the ground while the rear wheel remains in contact with the ground.
Often, however, disadvantages arise in using these various forms of motorcycle towing devices. One such disadvantage involves stabilizing the motorcycle in an upright position. Another disadvantage is the extended period of time it takes to prepare the motorcycle to be towed and removed from the motorcycle towing device. Another disadvantage is that most motorcycles are too heavy for many bumper hitch type towing devices. Yet another disadvantage is that it often takes two people to load a heavy motorcycle into and out of the carrier portion of the trailer. Lastly, many of the prior art towing devices are only capable of towing a single motorcycle.
In order to obviate the disadvantages of the prior art, a new and improved trailer capable of transporting two motorcycles simultaneously is provided which is strong, lightweight, inexpensive and easy to use.
It is, therefore, an object of the invention to provide an improved motorcycle trailer capable of transporting a pair of motorcycles.
Another object of the invention is to provide a motorcycle trailer capable of being loaded and unloaded quickly and easily.
A further object of the invention is to provide a motorcycle towing device adaptable to transport motorcycles having various sized front tires.
A further object of the invention is to provide a motorcycle trailer which maintains the motorcycle or motorcycles being towed in an upright position during transport.
A further object of the invention is to provide a motorcycle trailer which is readily manufactured at a low cost.
A further object is to provide means for preventing contact between two vehicles being towed simultaneously.
A still further object of the present invention is to provide a motorcycle trailer which allows the front end of the motorcycle to be lifted off the ground while the rear wheel of the motorcycle is maintained on the ground which does not require cranking a lever or operating a pump to suspend the front wheel of the motorcycle.
Additional objects and advantages of the present i
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Proprietary Technology, Inc.
Werner Frank E.
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