FOR

(A) FIREWOOD SAW HORSE

Inventors: Joseph Scherer

(B) CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

Not applicable.

(C) FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Not applicable.

(D) MICROFICHE APPENDIX

Not applicable.

(E) BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

(1) FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to the field of object-carrying devices for external use on motor vehicles. (2) BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

System provides a general way to avoid the difficulties and costs of complicated load-carrying operations. One of the primaries "prior art problems" addressed by this invention is, how to attach (or mount) load or objects on the vehicle structure or frame. Another "primary prior art problem" is how to design and construct on the vehicle structure or frame. The solutions to these two problems directly depend on solving the most difficult "prior art problem" faced by all people who attempt to construct carts, wagons, and other such vehicles, namely how to construct the load-carrying assembly. That problem is solved indirectly, but effectively, by this invention.

Most all prior art vehicle construction involves complicated manufacturing processes and entails the necessary costs of a commercial or industrial manufacturing operation. Consequently, the result is high- cost vehicles, unaffordable and inaccessible for economically-poor people.

U.S. Patent No. 4,645,410 to Royer discloses a device which is attached to the earth moving blade of a vehicle for use in hauling felled trees and logs. This device is attached to an end of the blade and permanently extends beyond the end of the blade. As a result the device is subject to damage when using the blade in a normal manner unless the device is first dismounted. U.S. Patent No. 4,781,518 to Paavila discloses a tree gripping device which is mounted on a bulldozer blade and permanently projects beyond the edge of the blade. Accordingly, this device is also subject to damage when using the bulldozer blade in the normal manner, unless the device is first dismounted.

Another load-carrying device for use with automobiles is known which is mounted to the rear bumper and frame shown in U.S. Patent No. 3,202,332. While this device also permits access to the vehicle's cargo compartment, it requires permanent mounting bolts to the rear bumper and to the frame of the vehicle.

With the exception of original factory racks, it is generally understood to be desirable that rack installations not cause any permanent alteration, damage, or structural changes to the vehicle. Such alteration or damage would reduce the resale value of the vehicle, as well as the vehicle's aesthetic appeal to the current owner.

Accordingly, the need remains for a wood or cargo carrier attachment for use on an automobile which can be quickly and easily attached to and detached from the vehicle, preferably without the need for tools. The invention presented herein is a unique solution to this problem. The device described herein allows the cargo carrier to be securely suspended back of the vehicle. When desired, the cargo carrier can be easily removed from its position form the back, without unloading, and the trunk can then be easily opened and entered.

(F) SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Accordingly, several objects and advantages of the present invention are: to provide an improved object carrier assembly for motor vehicles; to provide an object carrier assembly that is easy to mount onto the vehicle; to provide an object carrier assembly that swings out of the way, allowing for easy access to the vehicle's own wood carrier device compartment; to provide an object carrier assembly that holds woods or logs at a comfortable working level to cut into firewood; to provide an object carrier assembly that is mounted on the automobile by a receiver hitch or by adding external supports, like legs, so that it could be set on the ground at a working level for the user; to provide an object carrier assembly that may be disposed with wood holders of varying size, shape and adaptable to a variety of functions, for example, a wood box, a wood bin, a wood shelf, or a wood rack; to provide an object carrier assembly that allows for unobstructed view by the driver of the vehicle; to provide an object carrier assembly that withstands adverse road and climatic conditions; to provide an object carrier assembly that may be easily secured against theft of the carrier or its woods; to provide an object carrier assembly that minimally affects the vehicle's aerodynamic drag, thereby providing maximum fuel efficiency while transporting a load, to provide an object carrier assembly that is easy to manufacture, yet provides a strong, useful and durable product for the consumer; to provide an object carrier assembly with interchangeable load platforms suitable for transportation of woods numerous other articles, including lawn and garden tools, household goods and the like, to provide an object carrier assembly that eliminates road noises and rattles through the use of lateral stabilizers and a latch mechanism which secures the swing-out arm under tension in a closed position, to provide an object carrier assembly that is able to keep dust and dirt away from the wood or logs; to provide an object carrier assembly makes easy the process of wood cutting and helps the people with backache; to provide an object carrier assembly is attachable to a motor vehicle by mounting onto an existing receiver hitch and which provides for increase lateral stability through easily attachable lateral stabilizers, thereby solving the unappreciated problem of side sway produced by a load imbalance, and mechanical stress caused by inertia.

These and other objects and advantages will become apparent through the disclosure made herein. Other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings which illustrate, by way of example, the principles of the invention.

(G) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To further clarify various aspects of some example embodiments of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawing. It is appreciated that the drawing depicts only illustrated embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawing in which:

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the perspective view of the object carrier device;

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the perspective view of the object carrier device, mounted at the back of a motor vehicle;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the object carrier device of the present invention as mounted on the back of the vehicle.

(H) DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The following detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings that illustrate the embodiments of the present invention. Other embodiments are possible and modifications may be made to the embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the following detailed description is not meant to limit the invention. Rather the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims.

The preferred embodiment of the invention are shown exploded in FIG. 1-3 whereby a V-shaped carrier bracket 02 and 03 is made from plywood or plastic, which is conventionally attached. The brackets 02 and 03 are connected to each other. The brackets 02 and 03 are angled so that they are not parallel to each other. The brackets 02 and 03 are connected to a combination "V" shaped baseplate 09 and mounting flange 08. The flange 08 could be adjusted in height according to the user's need. The flange 08 possesses mounting shaft holes 04, 05, 06, and 07 respectively. A plurality of brackets are arranged in a series by mounting on an iron rod and

In another embodiment of the current invention brackets 02 and 03 are connected to each other. The brackets 02 and 03 are angled so that they are not parallel to each other. The brackets 02 and 03 are connected to a baseplate 09. The base plate 09 is connected to a mounting flange 08. The flange 08 possesses a mounting shaft hole 04, 05, 06, and 07 respectively.

Yet another embodiment of the current invention is the bracket assembly of FIG. 3, the mounting flange 08 of a bracket assembly is inserted into the flat bar 34, the receiver hitch 31 of a vehicle, a hitch pin 33 is inserted through the hitch receiver 31. This effectively attaches the bracket assembly to the vehicle. The height of the mounting flange 08 is adjustable. The flat bar 34 and receiver hitch 31 is made from steel.

The object carrier herein disclosed is designed to be attached to a back portion of the vehicle having a receiver hitch 31 that comprises a flat bar 34 and a hitch pin 33.

For attaching the Bracket Assembly to a Vehicle involves: The first step in using the bracket assembly is to attach the bracket assembly to the carrier vehicle. The exact method for connecting the bracket assembly to a vehicle depends upon the specific configuration of the bracket assembly and the carrier vehicle. In the preferred embodiment (FIGS. 2 & 3), the bracket assembly is positioned over the vehicle's flat bar 34. The flange 08 is positioned so that the flange's 08 with shaft hole 07 are aligned over the vehicle's flat bar 34. The pluralities of brackets 25, 26, 27... are arranged in a series over the iron rod 24.

This invention is an object carrier assembly that is mounted to the back of a vehicle, thereby rendering a base for object carrying rack. The main advantage of the current invention is that the device holds the logs at a comfortable working level to cut into firewood. The following device also helps to keep the logs free from dust and dirt with improved safety. People with backache could be become much relaxed and could save time by the using this object carrier device for long period of time without any effort.

It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-discussed embodiments may be used in combination with each other. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description.

Plural instances may be provided for components, operations or structures described herein as a single instance. Finally, boundaries between various components are somewhat arbitrary, and particular operations are illustrated in the context of specific illustrative configurations. Other allocations of functionality are envisioned and may fall within the scope of the inventive subject matter. In general, structures and functionality presented as separate components in the exemplary configurations may be implemented as a combined structure or component. Similarly, structures and functionality presented as a single component may be implemented as separate components. These and other variations, modifications, additions, and improvements may fall within the scope of the inventive subject matter.