CA2515654C - External, removable frame structure for atv - Google Patents
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Abstract
An external, removable frame structure for ATV is made out of tubing making out three sides hingedly attached to each other and having a hitch ball attachment and clip on attachment to a cross beam which is permanently attached to the frame of the ATV. The frame structure has a pair of extending arms to which accessories or objects can be attached.
Description
10104/2008 09:55 5143768611 INVENTARIUM PAGE 03/10 Exteal. reeiowabr^ bmcture fa B,,p-CKGROUND OF TW INVVENTIQN_ Field of the invent#on :
The invention relates generally to frame stitictures but more particuiarly to a frame stucture used fur supporting objects and equipment on an ATV_ Background of #!w rmverttion :
Four wheel ATVs are used for a varieiy of purposes rangng from mere leisure activities to uses as a workhorse in forestry and other demanding work situations.
According to the requirements, various accessories and modifications to the basic ATV have been made over the years. Some of the modifications include creating a framelike sbvcture capabie of accepting aceessories such as a hoist or a cnane while other frame structures are used for carrying or transporfing heavy or large objects.
Some of those frame structures use an ezisEing ball hitch on the A7'V as a means for hooking the frame struceure in a semi permanent fashion, atlmrs use the existng footrests of the AN as an additional support point for the frame structure.
Because of the great variety of tasks an ATV is r quired to do, there is plenty of room for a variety of types of frame structures_ --- - ------- -10/04/2008 09:55 5143768611 IhNENTARIUM PAGE 04110 SUM Y OF THE IIVYE,IynoN.
In view of the needs for various types of frame structures, the present invention, which will be described s+ubsequently in cyr+eater detail, is to provide objects and advantages which' are;
To provide gn easily mountable and clamountable frame strucbure.
To provide a frame struckire that uses already avaNable attachment and support means on the ATV_ To provide a frame stix:tun: that has collapsible eAensions that compact the size of the frame structure when riot in operating mode.
To attain these ends, the present invention generaliy comprises a frame structure made out af tubing making out three sides hingedry aftched to eaM other and having a hitch bail attachment and dip on attadiment to a cross beam which is petmanenly attached to the frame of the ATV. The frame sbvcxum has a pair of extending amis to which aCcessories or objects can be attached.
There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the det=aited descdption thensaf that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contributien to the art may be better ............... CA 02515654 2008-10-06 10/e4/2608 09:55 5143768611 IhYJENTARIUM PAGE 65110 appreciated. There are additionai features of the invention that wiii be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the daims appended hereto.
in this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, It is to be understaod that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the anangements of the components set forth in the foiiowing description or iUustrated in the drawings, The invention is cwbie of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Aiso, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of desr.Option and slwgd not be regat+ded as iimiting.
As such, those skiqed in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disdosure is based, may readily be utlized as a besis for the designing of other atructures, methods and systems tor carrying out the several purposes of the present invendon_ It is importarrt, therefore, that the dairns be nrganted as induding such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart fr+am the spirit and scope of the present Invention.
These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various Teatures of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particulaAty in the daims annexed to and forming a part of this disdosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the speci5c objecta attained by its uses, referenoe shouki be had to the acx.ompanying drawings and desaiptive matter in which there is iliustrated prefenrnsd embpdiments of the invention.
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10/04/2008 09:55 5143768611 INVENTARIUM PAGE 06/10 BRIE1= llE5GRf1F-19Oh1M THE PREFER ED EM DDI IT
Fig. I top view of the invention.
Fig. 2 rear view of the invention.
QETAILEh DESCRIPTION OF ]liE PREEMRRED EIIABODIMENT
An extemal, removable frame structure for AN (10) has three sides; a rear (14) and two lateral sides (16, 16')_ Each near and sides (14, 16, 16) being generally made out of bent tubings (12) which, according to the type of manufacturing process selected, can be constituted of several permanently conneeted pieces forming the rear and sides (14, 16, 96') or a single bent piece with both ends oonnecxed together.
The two lateral sides (16, 16) are firingedfy attached to the rear (14). The rear (14) has an attachment bracket (18) onto which attaches, in a semi permanent fashion, an elbow (20) which has a hitch balf attad?rnent (22) for hitching onto a bail hitch af an ATV
(not shown). Of ea,rse, there could be other types of attaohment possible which are known in the art and could fall within the scope of the invention.
Each side (16, 16') has an extension arm assembly (24, 24') and Gip-on attachment brackets (26, 26') which dip onto a cross beam (26) for quick and easy dissoonnect from the the cross beam (28) which is itself attached undemeath the frame of the ATV
(not shown) in a more permanent fashion by way of AN frame attachment brackets (29). Instead of being attached to the cross beam (28), the sides (16, 16') could rest ............. CA 02515654 2008-10-06 10/04/2008 09:55 5143768611 IMIENTARIUM PAGE 07110 on the footrests (not shown) of the ATN as is Known in the art_ Each extension arm assembly (24, 24') is pivotaaly attached to the side (16' 16') and witi pivot outwardly until stopped by a rod (30, 3(") which temporarily attaches to the extension arm assembly (24, 24') on one extremity and is permanently pivotally attached to the side (16, 16). Each rod is corrtigured so as m receive a variety of aaoessories on its stem (32, 32'). For example, Fig, 2a shows a cradle and chain assembly (34, 34') for carrying logs (not shown). fn this particular case, where kxjs or tnee trunks are to be ranied, a hoist (not shown) attached, in whole or in part, to the frame structure (10) can lift the logs and place them into the cradle and chain assembly (34, 34').
The frame shucture (10) is capable of accephng damping or attachment means=
designed to hold such accessories as a hoist (not shown) and other types of accessories that oooperate with other components oonnected to the stem (32, 32') It should be understood that the stems (32, 32') and the exterMSton ami assembly (24, 24') can also support a variety of accessories.
By extending outwardly, the extension arm assembiy (24, 24') provides unencoumbered carrying of Wge objects wh~1e maintaining a low center of gravity and excellent balance to the ATV.
As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be appamnt frmn the aborõQ desqlption.
Aeeorxiingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation wili be pnsvided.
==.=......... CA 02515654 2008-10-06 10I04/2068 99:55 5143768611 IN-1ENTARIUM PAGE 08/10 With respect to the above description then, it is to be realiaed that the optimum dimensiortal relationships for the parts of the invention, to indude variations in size, materials, shape, form, fu+v#ion and mwrnier of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparerd and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and desr.ribed in the speciifcation are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
Therefore, the for+4gaing is considered as iltustrative only of the principles of the invention_ l=urther, since numerous modit=rcatrons and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desinad to rrnit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordirgly, all suitable modifications and equivalen#s may be resorted to, falling vui#hin the scope of the invention.
The invention relates generally to frame stitictures but more particuiarly to a frame stucture used fur supporting objects and equipment on an ATV_ Background of #!w rmverttion :
Four wheel ATVs are used for a varieiy of purposes rangng from mere leisure activities to uses as a workhorse in forestry and other demanding work situations.
According to the requirements, various accessories and modifications to the basic ATV have been made over the years. Some of the modifications include creating a framelike sbvcture capabie of accepting aceessories such as a hoist or a cnane while other frame structures are used for carrying or transporfing heavy or large objects.
Some of those frame structures use an ezisEing ball hitch on the A7'V as a means for hooking the frame struceure in a semi permanent fashion, atlmrs use the existng footrests of the AN as an additional support point for the frame structure.
Because of the great variety of tasks an ATV is r quired to do, there is plenty of room for a variety of types of frame structures_ --- - ------- -10/04/2008 09:55 5143768611 IhNENTARIUM PAGE 04110 SUM Y OF THE IIVYE,IynoN.
In view of the needs for various types of frame structures, the present invention, which will be described s+ubsequently in cyr+eater detail, is to provide objects and advantages which' are;
To provide gn easily mountable and clamountable frame strucbure.
To provide a frame struckire that uses already avaNable attachment and support means on the ATV_ To provide a frame stix:tun: that has collapsible eAensions that compact the size of the frame structure when riot in operating mode.
To attain these ends, the present invention generaliy comprises a frame structure made out af tubing making out three sides hingedry aftched to eaM other and having a hitch bail attachment and dip on attadiment to a cross beam which is petmanenly attached to the frame of the ATV. The frame sbvcxum has a pair of extending amis to which aCcessories or objects can be attached.
There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the det=aited descdption thensaf that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contributien to the art may be better ............... CA 02515654 2008-10-06 10/e4/2608 09:55 5143768611 IhYJENTARIUM PAGE 65110 appreciated. There are additionai features of the invention that wiii be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the daims appended hereto.
in this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, It is to be understaod that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the anangements of the components set forth in the foiiowing description or iUustrated in the drawings, The invention is cwbie of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Aiso, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of desr.Option and slwgd not be regat+ded as iimiting.
As such, those skiqed in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disdosure is based, may readily be utlized as a besis for the designing of other atructures, methods and systems tor carrying out the several purposes of the present invendon_ It is importarrt, therefore, that the dairns be nrganted as induding such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart fr+am the spirit and scope of the present Invention.
These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various Teatures of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particulaAty in the daims annexed to and forming a part of this disdosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the speci5c objecta attained by its uses, referenoe shouki be had to the acx.ompanying drawings and desaiptive matter in which there is iliustrated prefenrnsd embpdiments of the invention.
..............
10/04/2008 09:55 5143768611 INVENTARIUM PAGE 06/10 BRIE1= llE5GRf1F-19Oh1M THE PREFER ED EM DDI IT
Fig. I top view of the invention.
Fig. 2 rear view of the invention.
QETAILEh DESCRIPTION OF ]liE PREEMRRED EIIABODIMENT
An extemal, removable frame structure for AN (10) has three sides; a rear (14) and two lateral sides (16, 16')_ Each near and sides (14, 16, 16) being generally made out of bent tubings (12) which, according to the type of manufacturing process selected, can be constituted of several permanently conneeted pieces forming the rear and sides (14, 16, 96') or a single bent piece with both ends oonnecxed together.
The two lateral sides (16, 16) are firingedfy attached to the rear (14). The rear (14) has an attachment bracket (18) onto which attaches, in a semi permanent fashion, an elbow (20) which has a hitch balf attad?rnent (22) for hitching onto a bail hitch af an ATV
(not shown). Of ea,rse, there could be other types of attaohment possible which are known in the art and could fall within the scope of the invention.
Each side (16, 16') has an extension arm assembly (24, 24') and Gip-on attachment brackets (26, 26') which dip onto a cross beam (26) for quick and easy dissoonnect from the the cross beam (28) which is itself attached undemeath the frame of the ATV
(not shown) in a more permanent fashion by way of AN frame attachment brackets (29). Instead of being attached to the cross beam (28), the sides (16, 16') could rest ............. CA 02515654 2008-10-06 10/04/2008 09:55 5143768611 IMIENTARIUM PAGE 07110 on the footrests (not shown) of the ATN as is Known in the art_ Each extension arm assembly (24, 24') is pivotaaly attached to the side (16' 16') and witi pivot outwardly until stopped by a rod (30, 3(") which temporarily attaches to the extension arm assembly (24, 24') on one extremity and is permanently pivotally attached to the side (16, 16). Each rod is corrtigured so as m receive a variety of aaoessories on its stem (32, 32'). For example, Fig, 2a shows a cradle and chain assembly (34, 34') for carrying logs (not shown). fn this particular case, where kxjs or tnee trunks are to be ranied, a hoist (not shown) attached, in whole or in part, to the frame structure (10) can lift the logs and place them into the cradle and chain assembly (34, 34').
The frame shucture (10) is capable of accephng damping or attachment means=
designed to hold such accessories as a hoist (not shown) and other types of accessories that oooperate with other components oonnected to the stem (32, 32') It should be understood that the stems (32, 32') and the exterMSton ami assembly (24, 24') can also support a variety of accessories.
By extending outwardly, the extension arm assembiy (24, 24') provides unencoumbered carrying of Wge objects wh~1e maintaining a low center of gravity and excellent balance to the ATV.
As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be appamnt frmn the aborõQ desqlption.
Aeeorxiingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation wili be pnsvided.
==.=......... CA 02515654 2008-10-06 10I04/2068 99:55 5143768611 IN-1ENTARIUM PAGE 08/10 With respect to the above description then, it is to be realiaed that the optimum dimensiortal relationships for the parts of the invention, to indude variations in size, materials, shape, form, fu+v#ion and mwrnier of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparerd and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and desr.ribed in the speciifcation are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
Therefore, the for+4gaing is considered as iltustrative only of the principles of the invention_ l=urther, since numerous modit=rcatrons and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desinad to rrnit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordirgly, all suitable modifications and equivalen#s may be resorted to, falling vui#hin the scope of the invention.
Claims (4)
1. An external, removable frame structure for ATV comprising:
a rear and two lateral sides:
said two lateral sides being hingedly attached to said rear;
means for attaching said removable frame structure to an ATV;
each said side having an extension arm assembly;
said extension arm assembly being pivotally attached to said sides and pivoting outwardly until stopped by a rod which temporarily attaches to said extension arm assembly on one extremity and permanently pivotally attached to said side;
said rod configured so as to receive a variety of accessories on its stem.
a rear and two lateral sides:
said two lateral sides being hingedly attached to said rear;
means for attaching said removable frame structure to an ATV;
each said side having an extension arm assembly;
said extension arm assembly being pivotally attached to said sides and pivoting outwardly until stopped by a rod which temporarily attaches to said extension arm assembly on one extremity and permanently pivotally attached to said side;
said rod configured so as to receive a variety of accessories on its stem.
2. An external, removable frame structure for ATV as in claim 1 wherein:
said means for attaching said removable trame structure to an ATV being in the form of an attachment bracket on said rear onto which attaches, in a semi permanent fashion, an elbow and said elbow having a hitch ball attachment for hitching onto a ball hitch of an ATV.
said means for attaching said removable trame structure to an ATV being in the form of an attachment bracket on said rear onto which attaches, in a semi permanent fashion, an elbow and said elbow having a hitch ball attachment for hitching onto a ball hitch of an ATV.
3. An external, removable frame structure for ATV as in claim 1 wherein:
dip-on attachment brackets on said sides dipping onto a cross beam which is permanently attached underneath a frame of said ATV.
dip-on attachment brackets on said sides dipping onto a cross beam which is permanently attached underneath a frame of said ATV.
4. An external, removable frame structure for ATV as in claim 1 wherein:
Each said rear and said sides being generally made out of bent tubings which, can be constituted of several permanently connected pieces forming a rear and sides, or a single bent piece with both ends connected together.
Each said rear and said sides being generally made out of bent tubings which, can be constituted of several permanently connected pieces forming a rear and sides, or a single bent piece with both ends connected together.
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