Ramps, Pivot Devices and Biasing Structures
OwnerClay J. Goin, Hugh L. Goininventors
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Abstract
This invention includes a connection device for securing a ramp to a vehicle. The connection device has a bracket with an upper surface opposite a lower surface. The bracket is configured to be releasably secured to the ramp. A pivot pin extends from the lower surface of the bracket has an end spaced from the bracket. The end of the pivot pin is configured to be received in an opening of a cargo bed in the vehicle. The bracket is capable of being pivoted about the pivot pin along a pivot axis defined by the pivot pin.
Claims21
1-19. (canceled)
A pivot device to pivotally secure a ramp to another structure, the pivot device comprising:
- a support plate configured to be secured to a ramp, the support plate having a first opening spaced from a second opening;
- a first pin extending through the first opening in the support plate;
- and
- a second pin extending through the second opening in the support plate.
A biasing structure for a ramp, the biasing structure comprising:
- a frame;
- a single pivot pin configured to pivotally secure the frame to the ramp;
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- a biasing member mounted on the frame and configured to bias the frame away from the ramp.
A ramp comprising:
- a walkway;
- an attachment plate secured to an end of the walkway, the attachment plate having a first opening spaced from a second opening;
- a first pin extending through the first opening in the attachment plate;
- a second pin extending through the second opening in the attachment plate;
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- a frame configured to at least partially support the walkway, the frame in a biasing relationship with the walkway.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.