Self-Loading and Unloading Front Truck/SUV/Pickup or Other Vehicle Bucket Attachment

Abstract

The present invention relates to vehicle accessories. More specifically, the present invention is a front tow-able bucket attachment for large vehicles such as a truck.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to vehicle accessories. More specifically, the present invention is a front tow-able bucket attachment for large vehicles such as a truck.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

There exist countless of different vehicles that are used throughout the world. Though each vehicle may be different when it comes to utility due to the plurality of different shapes and sizes. Large vehicles have a tendency to have a various attachment due to being more suited for labor. For example, trucks tend to have a large rear loading section or a rear area for attaching larger components and/or accessories. However, there are not many front accessories and/or attachment to vehicle.

An objective of the present invention is to provide an apparatus used for loading, transporting and unloading materials such as dirt, sand, soil, snow or of the likes from location to another. The present invention provides an apparatus that attaches to existing (factories equipped) front towing hooks. No modification to truck/vehicle is needed. The present invention provides an apparatus that can be deploy in a plurality of positions in order to load, lift, transport and unload desired materials. In addition, the present invention provides vehicle-detachable bucket on wheels used to load, transport and unload material. Furthermore, the present invention provides a device that can be wirelessly controlled by means of using a remote.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an illustration of the present invention in a loading position

FIG. 2 is an illustration of the present invention in transition (rolling) from loading to travel using the round shape of the bucket to roll from level/horizontal—loading position to vertical-travel position.

FIG. 3 is an illustration of the present invention in travel position.

FIG. 4 is an illustration of the present invention in unlocking position.

FIG. 5 is an illustration showing the components of the present invention.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

The present invention provides an apparatus that attaches to existing (factories equipped) front towing hooks. No modification to truck needed. The present invention provides an apparatus that can be deploy in a plurality of positions in order to load, lift, transport and unload desired materials. In addition, the present invention provides vehicle-detachable bucket on wheels used to load, transport and unload material. Furthermore, the present invention provides a device that can be wirelessly controlled by means of using a remote. The present invention comprises a bucket with pneumatic swivel wheels in permanently attached to the bottom, rocker arms connection brackets permanently attached to the bucket, a rocker arm, wirelessly remote-control wire rope winch, pair of towing hooks at attachment with locking pins.

The bucket is a large cylindrical container with a top opening. The bucket is hollow as the bucket is used to hold and carry materials. The bucket has slanted opening that mimics the shape of bucket used by Skid-steer or Backhole.

The pneumatic swivel wheels are wheels that provide the bucket mobility. The pneumatic swivel wheels are designed so that the wheels are able to rotate in a 360-degree manner to provide the user mobility in all directions. The pneumatic swivel wheels are attached to the underside of the bucket as can be seen in all FIGS. 1 through 4.

The steel rope is a steel cord attached to top and bottom of the bucket as it is used to configure and deploy the bucket into different positions depending on the usage of the bucket as can be seen in FIG. 1. In addition, the steel rope is attached to the single drum winch. The steel rope is a steel cord attached to the bottom and the top section of the bucket. The steel rope movement is used to configure and deploy the bucket into different positions depending on the usage of the bucket as can be seen in FIG. 1. In addition, the steel rope is attached to the wire rope winch as can be seen in FIG. 1.

The wire rope winch is the mechanical device that is used to pull in/wind up or let out/wind out the tension of the steel rope. The wire rope winch is device with single winding drum. The single steel wire rope attached from top of the bucket go true single winding drum and going to the bottom of the bucket. Electric motor of the winch movement change position of the bucket as can be seen on FIGS. 1 through 4. The steel rope winch is attached to the frame of the rocket arm as can be seen on FIGS. 1 through 5. Especially, the wire rope winch is used as the mechanism to adjust, control and configure the different deployment options of the bucket as can be seen in FIGS. 1 through 4.

The rocker arm is an elongated component that is used to connect apparatus to vehicle such as a truck. The rocker arm takes shape of a ladder-like structure. More specifically the rocker arm is two elongated poles that are connected by two sections of perpendicular poles as can be seen in FIG. 5. The rocker arm further comprises a tow hooks attachment on one end and rocker arm brackets bolts attachment in other ends. The rocker arm brackets are used as the swivel fastening mechanism between the rocker arm and the bucket. The rocker arm brackets are located on the bucket and can be seen on FIG. 5. The rocker arm brackets provide the bucket maneuverability to swivel and awing parallel to the rocker arm.

The set of the tow hooks are used as the fastening mechanism between the rocker arm and a vehicle. The set of tow hooks are hooks on the end of the rocker arm opposing the end of the rocker arm bracket attachment as can be seen in FIG. 1. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the set of the tow hooks are curved components that is used for fastening to the front factory equipped towing hooks of vehicle. Furthermore, locking pins are used on the ends of the tow hooks to secure and looks the tow hooks to vehicle.

The locking pins are small pegs/pins that are inserted through the tow hooks to secure and fasten the tow hooks on the front end of a vehicle or of the likes. The locking pins are elongated components that takes shape similarly to a standard bolt.

The wirelessly remote control is an electronic device used to operate and control the present invention. More specifically, the wireless remote is connected to the wire rope winch. The connectivity of the wireless remote to the wire rope winch allows for the deployment and confirmation of the bucket position. The user will use the wireless remote to change the bucket position depending on if the user wants to load, transport, or unload a set of the materials.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. This apparatus uses front hooks as an attachment on a Truck/SUV/Pickup and/or Other Vehicles.

2. This apparatus is a front loader-like bucket with permanent swivel wheels attached.

3. This apparatus uses a bucket with a rounded bottom which allows it to roll in between loading and unloading positions.