Charles O Chance

US Patent:

6702542, Mar 9, 2004

Filed:

Feb 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/084117

Inventors:

Charles O. Chance - Burlingame CA
Robert G. Derusha - Menominee MI

Assignee:

Premier Engineering Manufacturing, Inc. - Marinette WI

International Classification:

B60P 138

US Classification:

414347, 414495, 414809

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for loading and unloading articles such as luggage to a passenger vehicle or storage area. The apparatus is a single bed connected to a transport device. The elevation of the bed may be adjustable to be brought close to the platform or cargo area where luggage pieces are kept. A ramp member extends from the bed. The bed is generally a large conveyor that is smooth and continuous so that luggage wheels, straps, handles or the like cannot become lodged.