Log loading device
OwnerMark Piacentinoinventor
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Abstract
A device for assisting in loading heavy objects onto the load platform of a vehicle, such as a pick-up truck, comprising a frame for locating a pulling point near or above a plane established by a ramp between the load platform and the surface on which the motor vehicle is resting. The device may be provided with a roller adjacent a rear end of the load platform for reducing friction between an object being loaded and the junction of the load platform and the ramp. A pulling line capable of being extended between the pulling point and an object being loaded may be provided such that the object may be pulled up the ramp and onto the load platform, with the position of the pulling point pulling the object upwards from the plane of the ramp and load bed, such that friction between the object and the ramp and load bed is reduced.
Claims8
A device for loading heavy objects onto a load platform of a motor vehicle having a cab, said load platform having a load receiving end and a forward end, said load platform having a centerline extending between said front end and said load receiving end, said motor vehicle further having a ramp adjacent said receiving end for slidably loading large objects onto the load platform of the truck, said device comprising:
- A frame for locating a pulling position at a location above the load platform of said motor vehicle, said pulling position being adjacent a plane formed by a top surface of said ramp, the frame comprising a first structural member and a second structural member extending from said load platform to adjacent said pulling position, said first and said second structural members being disposed on opposite sides of said centerline such that a load can be placed on said load platform between said structural members and below said pulling position, said frame further comprising a first longitudinal base and a second longitudinal base, said first longitudinal base connected to said first structural member, said first longitudinal base extending substantially parallel to said centerline, said first longitudinal base being offset from said centerline, said second longitudinal base connected to said second structural member, said second longitudinal base extending substantially parallel to said centerline, said second longitudinal base being offset from said centerline opposite said first longitudinal base, a rear crossmember extending between a rear end of said first longitudinal base and a rear end of said second longitudinal base, said rear end of said first longitudinal base disposed adjacent said load receiving end of said load platform, said rear end of said second longitudinal base disposed adjacent said load receiving end of said load platform, said frame further comprising a first brace and a second brace, said first brace extending from adjacent said rear end of said first longitudinal base to an upper end of said first structural member and said second brace extending from adjacent said rear end of said second longitudinal base to an upper end of said second structural member;
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- A winch comprising a pulling line connectable between said pulling position and the load to be loaded onto the load platform of the motor vehicle, the winch being mounted on the frame at a height above a top of the cab of the motor vehicle, one end of the pulling line including tongs or a strap configured to engage at least a portion of the load.
A device for loading heavy objects onto a load platform of a motor vehicle having a cab, said load platform having a load receiving end and a forward end, said load platform having a centerline extending between said front end and said load receiving end, said motor vehicle further having a ramp adjacent said receiving end for slidably loading large objects onto the load platform of the truck, said device comprising:
- A frame for locating a pulling position at a location above the load platform of said motor vehicle, said pulling position being adjacent a plane formed by a top surface of said ramp, the frame comprising a first structural member and a second structural member extending from said load platform to adjacent said pulling position, said first and said second structural members being disposed on opposite sides of said centerline such that a load can be placed on said load platform between said structural members and below said pulling position, said frame further comprising a first longitudinal base and a second longitudinal base, said first longitudinal base connected to said first structural member, said first longitudinal base extending substantially parallel to said centerline, said first longitudinal base being offset from said centerline, said second longitudinal base connected to said second structural member, said second longitudinal base extending substantially parallel to said centerline, and said second longitudinal base being offset from said centerline opposite said first longitudinal base, a rear crossmember extending between a rear end of said first longitudinal base and a rear end of said second longitudinal base, said rear end of said first longitudinal base disposed adjacent said load receiving end of said load platform, said rear end of said second longitudinal base disposed adjacent said load receiving end of said load platform;
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- A winch comprising a pulling line connectable between said pulling position and the load to be loaded onto the load platform of the motor vehicle, said winch being mounted on said frame at a height above a top of the cab of the motor vehicle, one end of the pulling line including tongs or a strap configured to engage at least a portion of the load,
- wherein said ramp is releasably engageable to said rear crossmember.
A device for loading heavy objects onto a load platform of a motor vehicle having a cab, said load platform having a load receiving end and a forward end, said load platform having a centerline extending between said front end and said load receiving end, said motor vehicle further having a ramp adjacent said receiving end for slidably loading large objects onto the load platform of the truck, said device comprising:
- A frame for locating a pulling position at a location above the load platform of said motor vehicle, said pulling position being adjacent a plane formed by a top surface of said ramp, the frame comprising a first structural member and a second structural member extending from said load platform to adjacent said pulling position, said first and said second structural members being disposed on opposite sides of said centerline such that a load can be placed on said load platform between said structural members and below said pulling position, said frame further comprising a first longitudinal base and a second longitudinal base, said first longitudinal base connected to said first structural member, said first longitudinal base extending substantially parallel to said centerline, said first longitudinal base being offset from said centerline, said second longitudinal base connected to said second structural member, said second longitudinal base extending substantially parallel to said centerline, and said second longitudinal base being offset from said centerline opposite said first longitudinal base;
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- A winch comprising a pulling line connectable between said pulling position and the load to be loaded onto the load platform of the motor vehicle, said winch being mounted on said frame at a height above a top of the cab of the motor vehicle, one end of the pulling line including tongs or a strap configured to engage at least a portion of the load,
- Wherein said longitudinal bases are adjustable in length, and wherein said longitudinal bases comprise a first portion and a second portion, wherein said second portion fits within said first portion, and is telescopically adjustable to vary the length of the longitudinal base.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.