摘要 |
A moveable stowage for a ladder or other equipment on top of a vehicle comprises a stowage frame 10, an outer frame 11 secured pivotally 12 at its forward end, means (not shown) for releasably securing the stowage frame in the stowed position and stop means 13,14,15 and 16 to hold the stowage frame in an access position. The stowage frame 10 being adapted to slide on at least one pivot assembly 17, 18 from a substantially horizontal stowed position to an access position, and the forward end of the stowage frame 10 also being pivotally connected 19, 20 to the outer frame 11 so as to be able to slide along the outer frame thus enabling the stowage frame 10 to reach an access position approaching the vertical. Spring means (not shown) may be attached to the outer frame 11 to assist in counter balancing the stowage frame 10.
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