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A vehicle mounted accessory unit assembly is provided that is removably mountable to a vehicle, the accessory assembly including a support frame having a first and second portion that are connected at a pivot point, with the pivot point enabling forces to be directed in such a way as to minimize the

A vehicle mounted accessory unit assembly is provided that is removably mountable to a vehicle, the accessory assembly including a support frame having a first and second portion that are connected at a pivot point, with the pivot point enabling forces to be directed in such a way as to minimize the stresses on the vehicle to which the accessory unit assembly is attached. The accessory unit assembly further includes a wheel assembly to further minimize the stresses on the vehicle. The wheel assembly preferably includes a ground engaging wheel, a mounting member, a spring assembly and a dampener. A steering dampener is also utilized.

대표청구항 ▼

[ We claim:] [1.] An assembly for mounting an accessory unit to a vehicle, said assembly comprising:a first frame adapted to be pivotally connected to the vehicle along a first pivot axis during operation of the assembly;a second frame pivotally connected to said first frame along a second pivot axi

[ We claim:] [1.] An assembly for mounting an accessory unit to a vehicle, said assembly comprising:a first frame adapted to be pivotally connected to the vehicle along a first pivot axis during operation of the assembly;a second frame pivotally connected to said first frame along a second pivot axis, said second frame adapted to support an accessory unit; andan actuator for actuating pivotal movement of said second frame, said actuator operationally extending between said first frame and said second frame at a location rearward of said second pivot axis in a direction away from the vehicle.