IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0158645
(2011-06-13)
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등록번호 |
US-9688177
(2017-06-27)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- DeLanghe, Ernest J.
- Dathe, Paul
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
0 인용 특허 :
23 |
초록
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A retractable guide for loading and unloading snowmobiles, ATVs and other equipment from a trailer or truck bed includes a first portion that is movable relative to a second portion that is fixedly attached to the truck or trailer bed such that the first portion pivotally moves relative to the secon
A retractable guide for loading and unloading snowmobiles, ATVs and other equipment from a trailer or truck bed includes a first portion that is movable relative to a second portion that is fixedly attached to the truck or trailer bed such that the first portion pivotally moves relative to the second portion. The first portion is of a sufficient length such that when the first portion guide is in an extended position a distal edge of the first portion contacts the ground surface to provide a ramp for loading and unloading the ATV, snowmobile or other equipment. The ramp provides a smooth transition from the ground to the bed of the truck or trailer. Once the ATV, snowmobile or other equipment is loaded onto the bed of the trailer or truck, the first portion of the guide is pivotally positioned into a stowed position such that an end gate or other retaining wall can be positioned into a secured vertical position with the ATV, snowmobile or other equipment being positioned on the bed of the trailer or truck.
대표청구항
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1. An apparatus for loading and unloading a snowmobile onto a bed of a truck or trailer in a direction of travel, the snowmobile having spaced apart skis with runners extending from bottom surfaces thereof, the apparatus comprising: a first portion configured to be fixedly and non-movably attached t
1. An apparatus for loading and unloading a snowmobile onto a bed of a truck or trailer in a direction of travel, the snowmobile having spaced apart skis with runners extending from bottom surfaces thereof, the apparatus comprising: a first portion configured to be fixedly and non-movably attached to a top surface of the bed of the truck or the trailer proximate a back edge thereof with one or more securing mechanisms such that the first portion is stationary with respect to the bed when the one or more securing mechanisms engages the bed; anda second portion configured to be in communication with the first portion and configured to be movably retained in a plane substantially parallel to the direction of travel and to substantially prevent movement in a direction substantially normal to the direction of travel, wherein the second portion comprises a proximal end positioned proximate the first portion when the second portion is retained to the first portion and a distal end,wherein the second portion is positionable between: a first loading position wherein the distal end extends beyond the back edge of the bed and engages a ground surface, anda second stowed position wherein the distal end is even with or in front of the back edge of the bed, andwherein the second portion wherein the second portion is of a monolithic construction and comprises an upper surface comprising a plurality of raised ribs and a plurality of channels, wherein adjacent raised ribs of the plurality of raised ribs are separated by a channel of the plurality of channels,wherein the raised ribs and the channels extend from proximate the proximal end to proximate the distal end and in a direction of travel of the snowmobile, andwherein the plurality of raised ribs are configured to engage at least one of the spaced apart skis and one the plurality of channels is configured to accept the runner of the at least one spaced apart ski such that lateral movement of the ski is prevented. 2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the second portion pivots between the first loading position and the second stowed position. 3. The apparatus of claim 2 and wherein the first portion comprises a first plate of a hinge and wherein a second plate of the hinge attaches to the second portion. 4. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the first portion and second portion are of a monolithic construction wherein the apparatus flexes between the first and second portions such that the second portion is positionable between the first loading position and the second stowed position. 5. The apparatus of claim 4 wherein a channel separates the first portion and the second portion and wherein a bottom surface of the channel flexes when the second portion is positioned between the first loading position and the second stowed position. 6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the upper surface of the second portion comprises an arcuate configuration that extends from proximate the distal end to proximate the proximal end. 7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the second portion includes first and second sides and a bottom surface, and wherein the second portion comprises a plurality of spaced apart longitudinal ribs extending from the bottom surface and positioned from proximate the distal end to proximate the proximal end and a plurality of spaced apart transverse ribs extending from the bottom surface and positioned from proximate the first side to proximate the second side such that the second portion includes a grid structure extending from the bottom surface. 8. The apparatus of claim 1 and wherein the first portion comprises spaced apart pegs extending upwardly therefrom. 9. The apparatus of claim 8 and wherein the second portion comprises spaced apart slots of a selected length wherein the pegs are positioned through the slots such that the second portion slidably moves relative to the first portion. 10. An apparatus configured to load and unload a snowmobile onto a bed of a truck or trailer in a direction of travel, the snowmobile having spaced apart skis with runners extending from bottom surfaces thereof or to provide a surface for loading and unloading a vehicle onto the bed, the apparatus comprising: a guide configured to be movably attached to the bed of the truck or trailer with a proximal end proximate a first portion of the guide and a distal end proximate a second portion of the guide, wherein the first portion is configured to be non-movably secured to a top surface of the bed of the truck or the trailer with one or more securing mechanisms such that the first portion is stationary relative to the bed when the securing mechanisms engage the bed, andwherein the second portion is positionable and retained in a plane substantially parallel to the direction of travel between a first loading position wherein the distal end extends beyond a back edge of the bed and engages a ground surface, anda second stowed position wherein the distal end is even with or in front of the back edge of the bed,wherein the second portion comprises a first edge and a second edge that are substantially transverse to the direction of travel of the snowmobile or vehicle, wherein an upper surface extends from the first edge to the second edge, and wherein the upper surface is substantially arcuate from proximate the first edge to proximate the second edge, andwherein the second portion is of a monolithic construction. 11. The apparatus of claim 10 and wherein the second portion comprises a plurality of raised ribs separated by a plurality of channels that extend from proximate the first edge to proximate the second edge, wherein the plurality of raised ribs are configured to engage at least one of the spaced apart skis and one of the plurality of channels is configured to accept the runner of the at least one spaced part ski such that lateral movement of the ski is prevented. 12. The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the guide pivotally moves relative to the bed between the first loading position and the second stowed position. 13. The apparatus of claim 12 wherein the guide is of a monolithic construction and comprises a first portion and a second portion wherein the guide flexes between the first and second portions such that the second portion is positionable between the first loading position and the second stowed position. 14. The apparatus of claim 13 wherein a channel separates the first portion and the second portion and wherein a bottom surface of the channel flexes when the second portion is positioned between the first loading position and the second stowed position. 15. The apparatus of claim 12 and wherein the guide attaches to the bed with a hinge, wherein a first plate of the hinge attaches to the bed, and wherein a second plate of the hinge attaches to the guide. 16. An apparatus configured to load and unload a snowmobile onto a bed of a truck or trailer, the snowmobile having spaced apart skis with runners extending from bottom surfaces thereof or to provide a surface for loading and unloading a vehicle onto the bed, the apparatus comprising: a guide movably attached to the bed of the truck or trailer with a proximal end proximate a first portion of the guide and a distal end proximate a second portion of the guide, wherein the first portion is secured to the bed of the truck or the trailer with a plurality of securing mechanisms, andwherein the second portion is positionable between a first loading position wherein the distal end extends beyond a back edge of the bed and engages a ground surface anda second stowed position wherein the distal end is even with or in front of the back edge of the bed,wherein the second portion comprises a first edge and a second edge that are substantially transverse to a direction of travel of the snowmobile or vehicle, wherein an upper surface extends from the first edge to the second edge, and wherein the upper surface is substantially arcuate from proximate the first edge to proximate the second edge and wherein the second portion configured to be in communication with the first portion and configured to be movably retained in a plane substantially parallel to the direction of travel and to substantially prevent movement in a direction substantially normal to the direction of travel,wherein the second portion is of a monolithic construction. 17. An apparatus for loading and unloading a snowmobile onto a bed of a truck or trailer in a direction of travel, the snowmobile having spaced apart skis with runners extending from bottom surfaces thereof, the apparatus comprising: a first member configured to be fixedly and non-movably attached to a top surface of the bed of the truck or the trailer proximate a back edge thereof with one or more securing mechanisms such that the first portion is stationary with respect to the bed when the one or more securing mechanism is secured to the bed;a second member comprising a main body comprising a monolithic structure with a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end and the distal end intersect in a plane wherein at least a portion of an upper surface of the main body extends above the plane; andan intermediate member configured to be non-movably retained to the second member and pivotally connected to the first member, wherein when the intermediate member is pivotally connected to the first member, the second member is positionable between a first loading position wherein the distal end extends beyond the back edge of the bed and engages a ground surface, and a second stowed position wherein the distal end is even with or in front of the back edge of the bed wherein the second portion configured to be movably retained in a plane substantially parallel to the direction of travel and to substantially prevent movement in a direction substantially normal to the direction of travel. 18. The apparatus of claim 17 and wherein the monolithic structure is molded. 19. The apparatus of claim 18 and wherein the main body comprises a polymeric material. 20. The apparatus of claim 17 and wherein the upper surface comprises an arcuate surface extending from proximate the proximal end to proximate the distal end. 21. The apparatus of claim 17 and further comprising a pin wherein the pin pivotally connects the first portion and the intermediate portion. 22. The apparatus of claim 17 and wherein an entire upper surface of the second member extends above the plane.
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