Material or article handling – Traversing hoist type – Tow truck type
Patent
1988-09-28
1990-08-14
Werner, Frank E.
Material or article handling
Traversing hoist type
Tow truck type
280402, 410 22, B60P 312
Patent
active
049483277
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus adapted to be disposed on a first motor vehicle for lifting a second motor vehicle at least partly from the ground whereby the first motor vehicle can tow the second motor vehicle comprising a first arm pivotable about a first pivot point on the first motor vehicle and extending toward the rear of the first motor vehicle, a force supplying device coupled to the first arm and further coupled to the first motor vehicle for providing a force to the first arm to move the first arm about the first pivot point, thereby raising a rearward end of the first arm, and further comprising a second arm coupled to the rearward end of the first arm and disposed transverse to the first arm and having two ends, respective third arms being disposed at the ends perpendicular to the second arm and extending rearwardly, the third arms further including at least two retaining projections disposed thereon and extending upwardly and spaced an adjustable distance apart for engaging an undercarriage portion of the second motor vehicle to be towed between the retaining projections, an adjusting device further being provided for adjusting the distance between the retaining projections to accommodate the undercarriage portion, the force supplying device moving the first arm whereby when the undercarriage portion of the second motor vehicle is engaged by the third arms between the retaining projections, the force supplying device can be activated to at least partly lift the second motor vehicle from the ground for towing.
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