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Ramp and ramp carrier for trucks and the like
Assignee: Morgan Trailer Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1979-06-21
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Granted: 1980-12-30
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Expires: 1999-06-21
Abstract
Abstract A ramp and ramp carrier for trucks and the like is disclosed in which the truck body is provided with long rails comprising I-beams which carry the cross members and truck floor, the long rails being adapted to be supported by and secured to the spaced parallel truck frame rails in a conventional manner, the ramp being pivotally connected to a carriage which is supported by a trolley movable in a longitudinal track secured to the cross members of the body, the ramp and carriage being normally stored between the long rails of the truck body and being retractable for use with one end of the ramp hooked into the floor end plate and the other end resting on the ground.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul L. Whiteman
- 👤 Vernon E. Orr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 00:54
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P1/00; B60P1/43; B60P1/431
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A ramp and ramp carrier for trucks and the like having a truck frame and a truck body thereon comprising spaced longitudinally extending body frame rails, transverse cross members carried on the upper extremities of said body frame rails, a fixedly mounted track member centrally disposed between said body frame rails, a trolley member movable along said track member, a ramp carriage member movable between said body frame rails at its front end and carried by said trolley member and having rearwardly extending frame portions, and a walk ramp movable between said body frame rails to positions for storage and for use and to which said rearwardly extending frame portions are hingedly connected intermediate the ends of the walk ramp.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A ramp and ramp carrier for trucks and the like having a truck frame and a truck body thereon comprising spaced longitudinally extending body frame rails, transverse cross members carried on the upper extremities of said body frame rails, a fixedly mounted track member centrally disposed between said body frame rails, a trolley member movable along said track member, a ramp carriage member movable between said body frame rails at its front end and carried by said trolley member and having rearwardly extending frame portions, and a walk ramp movable between said body frame rails to positions for storage and for use and to which said rearwardly extending frame portions are hingedly connected intermediate the ends of the walk ramp.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination defined in claim 1 in which said track member is secured to said cross members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The combination defined in claim 1 in which said track member has a top wall portion, downwardly extending side wall portions, and spaced horizontal bottom wall portions, said trolley member has a frame and wheels carried by said frame within said track member, and a support is provided between said frame and said ramp carriage member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination defined in claim 3 in which said track member has spaced upwardly extending flanges along the contiguous edges of said bottom wall portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination defined in claim 3 in which said trolley member has spaced forward and rear pairs of wheels on said frame and engaging said horizontal bottom wall portion of said track member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination defined in claim 3 in which said trolley member is pivotally connected to said ramp carriage member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination defined in claim 1 in which said walk ramp has hooked portions for engagement with a portion of said truck body in tilted and extended position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination defined in claim 1 in which said track member has a top portion for limiting movement of said trolley member in one direction.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination defined in claim 1 in which said body frame rails have a stop member for limiting movement of said ramp carriage in one direction.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-12-30 | 1984-06-30 | 1984-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-30 | 1988-06-30 | 1988-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-30 | 1992-06-30 | 1992-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |