Device for vertical and/or horizontal transport of loads into and out of a vehicle or the like

A device for transporting loads horizontally and vertically into and out of a vehicle or the like of the type comprising a tubular supporting member attached to said vehicle roof and extending laterally thereof, and a lifting device connected to said supporting member and arranged for principally effecting vertical transport, the improvement comprising:

• means for attaching said supporting member below said vehicle roof;
• said supporting member housing a supporting arm which is displaceable along said supporting member, said supporting member includes means for telescopingly moving said supporting arm between a position entirely inside said vehicle to positions outside said vehicle, said supporting member further being provided with supporting wheels and being carried by track members attached to the inner side of the vehicle roof, said tracks extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, whereby the supporting member can be transferred in a longitudinal direction, e.g., between front and rear seats, when the supporting arm has been moved to an inner position inside the vehicle;
• and
• said lifting device being suspended from said supporting arm by connecting members.