With Vehicle Jack Patents (Class 293/111.1)
  • Patent number: 6203078
    Abstract: The invention provides a bumper for a pickup truck or other utility vehicle and which can be adapted to receive and support an accessory such as a crane, winch or carrying rack. The bumper includes an elongate rigid support frame for positioning transversely of the length of the truck, support frame having a vertically extended central portion, and tapered side portions. Optionally, at least one accessory receiver is rigidly attached to the support frame for receiving and supporting an accessory. Bracket members are rigidly attached to the frame for attachment to a vehicle. The bumper resists downward rotational and translational deflection relative to a utility vehicle when an accessory is in use on the bumper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Inventor: Robert B. Karrer