REMOVABLE LOAD BED FOR VEHICLES

摘要

The invention provides a loading apparatus adaptable for use on vehicles. The apparatus may have a first stationary frame (19) having a drive mounted on it; a second movable frame (11) having mounted on it a flexible connector tag (66) adapted to releasably engage the drive on the first stationary frame; and a locking system that is mounted on the first frame to hold the connector tag in releasable engagement with the drive. The locking system may be movable between an open and a closed position by movement of the movable frame onto the stationary frame. The locking system may for example have arms that cooperate to help retain a chain in place on a drive sprocket in a closed position. In an alternative aspect, the invention provides an elevatable support that adapts to slidably receive the movable frame as it is moved by the drive onto the stationary frame.