Vehicle ramp system
OwnerArthur Courtlandinventor
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Abstract
An apparatus for conveniently loading or unloading objects to and from a cargo bed of a vehicle. The system includes at least one ramp, a bumper, and a tailgate. The ramp includes a retaining member extending therefrom. The bumper has a configuration capable of receiving therethrough at least a portion of the ramp, to store the ramp under the vehicle in a stored position. The tailgate includes a plurality of retaining openings defined therein. The retaining openings have a configuration capable of receiving at least a portion of the retaining member of the ramp, to place the ramp in an in-use position. The ramp can be retained in the stored position by way of engaging ledges, which can be easily disengaged by a user to withdraw the ramp for use in loading or unloading objects from the cargo bed.
Claims18
A vehicle ramp system capable of loading and unloading an object to and from a cargo bed of a vehicle, said vehicle ramp system comprising:
- at least one ramp including a retaining member extending from said ramp;
- a bumper having a configuration capable of receiving therethrough at least a portion of said ramp;
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- a tailgate including a plurality of retaining openings defined in said tailgate, said retaining openings each having a configuration capable of receiving therein at least a portion of said retaining member of said ramp;
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- at least one support bracket mountable to an underside section of the vehicle, said support bracket having a configuration capable of slidably receiving at least said portion of said ramp.
A vehicle ramp system capable of loading and unloading an object to and from a cargo bed of a vehicle, said vehicle ramp system comprising:
- at least one ramp having a mounting end extending from a free end of said ramp including a retaining member extending from said mounting end, said retaining member includes a retaining tab including a ledge extending directionally away from the retaining member, and said mounting end extending from said free end of said ramp body at an angle in relation to a longitudinal axis of said ramp;
- a bumper having a configuration capable of receiving therethrough at least a portion of said ramp;
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- a tailgate including a plurality of retaining openings defined in said tailgate, said retaining openings each having a configuration capable of receiving therein at least a portion of said retaining member of said ramp;
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- at least one support bracket mountable to an underside section of the vehicle, said support bracket having a configuration capable of slidably receiving at least said portion of said ramp.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.