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A load transfer system for a pickup truck includes a frame mounted to the truck bed, a support member slidable in a rearward direction along the frame, a cargo bed slidable along the support member, and an arm that raises the front end of the cargo bed as the cargo bed slides in a rearward direction

A load transfer system for a pickup truck includes a frame mounted to the truck bed, a support member slidable in a rearward direction along the frame, a cargo bed slidable along the support member, and an arm that raises the front end of the cargo bed as the cargo bed slides in a rearward direction such that the cargo bed pivots about the rear edge of the support member. The arm raises the front end of the cargo bed as the arm is caught between a point towards the front of the cargo bed and a point further to the rear on the support member. The load transfer system is easy to install and/or remove from the bed or chassis of a vehicle, does not require costly hydraulic equipment, and can be used without removing the tailgate of the vehicle.

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1. An apparatus for transferring a load, the apparatus comprising:a support member coupled to a frame, the support member having a front edge, a rear edge and an upper surface, the support member moveable in a first direction relative to the frame;a bed movable adjacent to the upper surface of the s

1. An apparatus for transferring a load, the apparatus comprising:a support member coupled to a frame, the support member having a front edge, a rear edge and an upper surface, the support member moveable in a first direction relative to the frame;a bed movable adjacent to the upper surface of the support member, the bed having a front end, a rear end, and a point disposed between the front end and the rear end, the point moveable along the first direction between first and second locations over the upper surface of the support member, the bed pivotable about an axis disposed adjacent to the rear edge of the support member, the axis oriented substantially perpendicular to the first direction; andat least one arm having a first end and a second end, the first end moveable along the support member and the second end coupled to the bed adjacent to the front end of the bed, to raise the front end of the bed as the point approaches the second location. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein:the axis is disposed adjacent to a point located approximately halfway between the front end and the rear end of the bed as the front end of the bed is raised. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein:the bed fits within a pickup truck. 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein:the bed fits within a vehicle having a tailgate that is moveable between open and closed positions, the tailgate having a rear edge in the open position; andthe axis is disposed adjacent to the rear edge of the tailgate. 5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein:the bed is coupled to a simple machine to move the bed along the first direction. 6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein:the bed is coupled to at least one wheel to roll on the support member. 7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein:the bed is coupled to at least one pulley to move the bed along the first direction. 8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the bed is a cargo bed. 9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the bed is a boat carrier.