Cargo handling apparatus

Abstract

A goods handling apparatus for a cargo storage and transport vehicle includes a movable cargo platform continuous with a portion of cargo enclosure floor, when the cargo platform is in an upper position. Cargo may be slid between the trailer floor and the cargo platform. A vertical actuator raises and lowers the cargo platform between the upper position and a lower position atop the ground or other vehicle support surface whereupon cargo may be slid between the cargo platform and the ground or other positions. The cargo platform is disposed substantially within the plan perimeter of the floor of the cargo module during raising and lowering. A modular system may be integrated into the cargo enclosure or may be incorporated into a modular, enclosure for appending to a cargo box of the prior art.

Description

[0001] This application claims the benefit of United States Patent Application No. 11 / 981,345, filed October 31, 2007, with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. If any national patent office does not allow full citation of reference, at least additional subject matter not directly contained in this application is capable of reference herein. technical field [0002] The present invention relates to a delivery truck having a lift capable of lowering cargo into or from an enclosure mounted on the chassis of the cargo truck Raise the cargo. Background technique [0003] Lifts are well known which extend from the back of the truck either by folding down from the back of the truck or by actually extending out and down from the back of the truck. These lifting devices cannot be used when the space behind the truck is limited, and these lifting devices are bulky additions to the truck, and when the lifting device...

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Problems solved by technology

For most known systems, additional space is required in the rear of the trailer

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