US4015879A
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Convertible adjustable tilting bed for vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-02-26
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Granted: 1977-04-05
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Expires: 1996-02-26
Abstract
Abstract A convertible adjustable tilting bed for vehicles which is operable by power actuated means selectively to and from load-carrying and tilted dumping positions relative to a vehicle frame in one adjustment thereof and selectively to and from load carrying position and a ramp forming position at the rear of a vehicle frame in another adjustment. The adjustments entail selective application of connecting members at two longitudinally spaced positions of the vehicle frame and the bed.
Inventors
- 👤 Forest M. Shonkwiler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:00
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P1/00; B60P1/64; B60P1/6418; B60P1/6454; B60P1/04; B60P1/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
In combination, a vehicle having a frame, bracket means carried by the rear portions of the sides of said vehicle frame, a dump bed carried by said vehicle frame and including frame members juxtaposed to said bracket means, releasable means for pivoting said dump bed frame members to said bracket means, folding support means connecting the front of said dump bed to said vehicle frame and including pivotally connected upper and lower arms, power actuated extensible and contractible means pivoted at its opposite ends to said vehicle frame and to an intermediate portion of the upper arm of said folding support means, and releasable means for anchoring the lower arm of said folding support means to said vehicle frame, whereby said dump bed may be tilted about said pivot means upon operation of said power actuated means when said anchor means is released and said dump bed may be shifted bodily on said vehicle frame to and from inclined ramp forming position at the rear of said vehicle frame upon operation of said power actuated means when said anchor means locks said lower folding support arm to said vehicle frame and said pivot means is released.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
In combination, a vehicle having a frame, bracket means carried by the rear portions of the sides of said vehicle frame, a dump bed carried by said vehicle frame and including frame members juxtaposed to said bracket means, releasable means for pivoting said dump bed frame members to said bracket means, folding support means connecting the front of said dump bed to said vehicle frame and including pivotally connected upper and lower arms, power actuated extensible and contractible means pivoted at its opposite ends to said vehicle frame and to an intermediate portion of the upper arm of said folding support means, and releasable means for anchoring the lower arm of said folding support means to said vehicle frame, whereby said dump bed may be tilted about said pivot means upon operation of said power actuated means when said anchor means is released and said dump bed may be shifted bodily on said vehicle frame to and from inclined ramp forming position at the rear of said vehicle frame upon operation of said power actuated means when said anchor means locks said lower folding support arm to said vehicle frame and said pivot means is released.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination defined in claim 1, wherein said bracket means guide movement of said dump bed to and from ramp forming position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination defined in claim 1, and roller means journaled by said bracket means and supporting said dump bed during movement to and from ramp forming position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The combination defined in claim 1, wherein the upper arm of said folding support includes an angularly extending part to define an L-shape and said power actuated member is connected to said upper arm spaced from its bed-connected end and from said angularly extending arm part.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination defined in claim 1, wherein said power actuated member is pivoted to said vehicle frame substantially coaxially of the pivot of the lower arm of said folding support to said vehicle frame.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-04-04 | 1980-10-04 | 1981-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-04 | 1984-10-04 | 1985-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-04 | 1988-10-04 | 1989-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |