Vehicle mounted loader
a loader and vehicle technology, applied in the field of vehicle mounted loaders, can solve the problems of difficult, if not impossible, for most adults to lift a small and lightweight, prior art loader, and significant use problems for individuals
Inactive Publication Date: 2007-08-02
BOSELA PAUL A
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[0010]In accordance with yet another aspect of the present invention, a loader is releasably mounted to an associated vehicle rack. The loader has a first generally horizontal position for transporting an associated boat and a second position inclined downwardly at an angle of inclination to the generally horizontal first position for launching and loading the associated boat in a predominately upright position. The loader comprises a generally ladder-shaped outer frame assembly and a generally U-shaped inner frame assembly. The outer frame assembly has a first end section pivotally mounted to the associated vehicle rack. The inner frame assembly is telescopically housed in the outer frame assembly for movement between a stowed position and an extended position. A winch system is operably connected to one of the outer frame assembly and the associated vehicle rack for pulling the associated boat onto the loader and for allowing the associated boat to be controllably lowered off the loader.
[0012]Another benefit of the present invention is the ability to launch and load a boat while retaining the boat in a predominately upright position.
[0013]Still another benefit of the present invention is the ability to launch and / or load a boat without the wheels of the vehicle being at least partially immersed in water.
[0014]Still yet another benefit of the present invention is the ability to transport, launch and / or load a boat while transporting a second boat on a conventional trailer attached to a vehicle.
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However, most pose significant problems for an individual to use.
Although a “light” boat, such as a canoe or kayak, can be easily lifted onto a conventional vehicle-top loader, it is oftentimes difficult, if not impossible, for most adults to lift a small and lightweight boat, such as a fishing boat, onto the vehicle-top loader.
While both methods provide mechanical advantage to allow an individual to load a boat onto a vehicle, there are drawbacks to the prior art loaders.
However, the long rails result in storage problems while transporting the boat.
Loaders which use multiple pivoting deployable frames are unnecessarily complicated, and may be more prone to failure with repetitive use.
Loaders which rotate the boat about a pivot post do not have adequate mechanical advantage, and rely more on the advantage of the winch alone to rotate the boat into an inverted position on the top rack.
Other disadvantages of that particular type of loader include the rotating of the boat itself, which requires that all the associated boat gear be unloaded from the boat before loading it onto the vehicle top rack, and negate the ability to readily store such gear in the boat during transportation.
The unloading also undesirably results in the bow, rather than the stern, of the boat facing the water during launch.
Other prior art devices reduce the mechanical advantage required by pulling the boat into the bed of the pickup, rather than raising it to a height where it can extend above the truck cab.
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[0021]It should, of course, be understood that the description and drawings herein are merely illustrative and that various modifications and changes can be made in the structures disclosed without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It will also be appreciated that the various identified components of the vehicle mounted loader disclosed herein are merely terms of art that may vary from one manufacturer to another and should not be deemed to limit the present invention. All references to direction and position, unless otherwise indicated, refer to the orientation of the apparatus illustrated in the drawings.
[0022]Referring now to the drawings, wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout the several views, FIG. 1 illustrates a vehicle mounted loader, generally designated by reference numeral 10, in accordance with the present invention, removably mounted atop a conventional vehicle rack, generally designated by reference numeral 12. The loader has a first ...
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A loader is releasably mounted to an associated vehicle rack. The loader has a first generally horizontal position for transporting an associated boat and a second position inclined downwardly at an angle of inclination to the generally horizontal first position for launching and loading the associated boat in a predominately upright position. The loader comprises an outer frame assembly and an inner frame assembly. The outer frame assembly is configured for pivotal engagement with the associated vehicle rack. The inner frame assembly is at least partially telescopically received in the outer frame assembly. In the first position, the inner frame assembly is releasably secured within the outer frame assembly. In the second position, the outer frame assembly is at least partially rotated about a horizontal transverse axis defined by the associated vehicle rack and the inner frame assembly at least partially extends telescopically outwardly from the outer frame assembly.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 762,546 filed Jan. 27, 2006 and is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention generally relates to a vehicle mounted loader. More particularly, the present invention relates to a loader for loading, transporting and launching a small and lightweight boat. The loader is removably mounted on a top rack secured to a vehicle, such as a pickup truck.[0003]Vehicle-top loaders for boats are in common use. However, most pose significant problems for an individual to use. Although a “light” boat, such as a canoe or kayak, can be easily lifted onto a conventional vehicle-top loader, it is oftentimes difficult, if not impossible, for most adults to lift a small and lightweight boat, such as a fishing boat, onto the vehicle-top loader.[0004]The prior art includes several loading and transporting devices that enable an ind...
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IPC IPC(8): B60R9/042B60P9/00
CPCB60P3/1008
Inventor BOSELA, PAUL A.
Owner BOSELA PAUL A
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