Loading platform fixed to vehicle or trailer - swings from rest position on top to load position at rear

摘要

The rear end (5) of the vehicle can be opened for a loading. On each side, approximately midway up, is a pivot (2), each carrying a rigid arm (3). The other end (11) of each arm pivots on each side of the loading platform (1), near one end. In the "rest" position, this platform fits flat on top of the vehicle body (4). When swung down, manually or under power, it forms a continuation of the body floor. A brake in the form of a torsion spring is fitted to each pivot. This stores the energy expended when lowering and releases this, when raising the platform, to reduce the effort required.