| 摘要 |
A rack assembly that is used to load and unload heavy or bulky material on an overhead rack of a truck, van, trailer, or similar vehicle. The rack assembly may include a base assembly, which may be sized to fit a range of vehicles, trailers, and the like. The rack assembly includes a movable part which rolls down over the side of the vehicle and allows improved access to simplify the loading and unloading operations used to secure any material to the rack. The movable part may include a manual handle, or a power assist mechanism, to assist in loading and unloading operations. |
| 主权项 |
1. A tilting rack system adapted for mounting on a vehicle or trailer, the rack system comprising:
a base assembly including two parallel, spaced-apart track members, each track member having a horizontal center portion and two side portions that slope downwardly and away from the horizontal center portion, each side portion terminating in an end portion coupled to a vehicle or trailer through a mounting element; a generally rectangular rack with front and back members defining a width, and two side members defining a depth, and wherein the front, back and side members are interconnected through two front corners and two back corners; wherein the back corners of the rack are coupled to the track members through rollers or bearings enabling the rack to be moved back and forth between a stowed position, wherein the rack is horizontally disposed on the center portions of the base assembly, and a loading position, wherein the rack is pulled out and down at an angle relative to a side of the vehicle or trailer; and at least two connecting arms to guide the rack as it is moved back and forth between the stowed and loading positions, each connecting arm having a first end hinged to a respective one of the mounting elements and a second end hinged to a respective one of the side members of the rack. |
