Truck loading device

摘要

An apparatus for loading the bed of a pickup truck comprises a brace for supporting a load from the ground, the brace preventing the load from applying weight to the tail end of the bed with damaging consequences while being drawn into position by a winch and cable system. A pallet is used to stage the load on the ground and to provide a structure with a low angle of attack to the brace, the low angle of attack facilitating the transition of the load to the bed by reducing the tipping moment over the brace.

主权项

1. An apparatus for loading a load onto a truck with a bed having an open end, comprising:
a brace capable of supporting the load from the ground separately from the truck, the brace comprised of at least two upright stiff legs joined proximate the top by a crossbar, the crossbar at or above the level of the bed, the brace stabilized by at least one connector bar hingingly attached between the brace and the open end; a pallet on which the load is placed while resting on the ground; a means for drawing the loaded pallet over the crossbar and into the bed; a means for unloading; whereas, during said drawing, the weight of the loaded pallet is substantially supported by the brace from the ground to avoid thereby a dynamic weighting of the open end, and the horizontal thrust from pivoting the weight over the brace is transferred to the truck through the at least one connector bar, the bed under loading capable of recoiling vertically through the articulation of the hinged attachment of the at least one connector bar.