A hitch assembly to hoist a machine having at least one wheel rim includes a mounting flange configured to be disposed on an outer face of the wheel rim; and a hitch protruding from the mounting flange and extending longitudinally away from the outer face of the wheel rim. The hitch assembly further includes an elongated receiver component selectively coupled to the hitch, the receiver component having a first end adapted to releasably engage with the hitch; and a hook element rotatably coupled to a second end of the receiver component, the hook element being configured to rotate about the receiver component.

There is provided a working vehicle capable of simplifying a structure and reducing manufacturing costs by realizing a configuration in which a tying-down attachment point doubles as a lifting attachment point. A working vehicle according to the present invention includes tying-down attachment points for locking a tightening member for preventing reversal at the time of transportation or parking in at least the front of a vehicle body, in which the tying-down attachment points are arranged at right-and-left two places on a front end surface of the vehicle body, capable of locking a lifting member for lifting the vehicle body upward and having strength in a vertical direction enough to withstand a load applied at the time of lifting the vehicle body upward after locking the lifting member, thereby doubling as lifting attachment points.

There is provided a working vehicle capable of simplifying a structure and reducing manufacturing costs by realizing a configuration in which a tying-down attachment point doubles as a lifting attachment point. A working vehicle according to the present invention includes tying-down attachment points for locking a tightening member for preventing reversal at the time of transportation or parking in at least the front of a vehicle body, in which the tying-down attachment points are arranged at right-and-left two places on a front end surface of the vehicle body, capable of locking a lifting member for lifting the vehicle body upward and having strength in a vertical direction enough to withstand a load applied at the time of lifting the vehicle body upward after locking the lifting member, thereby doubling as lifting attachment points.

The invention relates to a hoist mechanism (20) intended primarily, but not exclusively, for moving a motor driven wheelchair or scooter into and/or out of the load carrying space of a vehicle. The hoist mechanism (20) comprises a lifting arm having, at least in part, a generally U-shaped cross section, and an actuator (28). A mounting point (56) for the actuator (28) is provided within the generally U-shaped cross section. The invention also relates to a stepless adjustment system suitable for use in such a hoist mechanism (20). The adjustment system comprises an inner section (34) received within an outer section (24) in a telescoping arrangement. The outer section (24) comprises first and second body portions (44A, 44B) provided with features for engaging corresponding features (48A, 48B) provided on the inner section (34).

The invention relates to a hoist mechanism (20) intended primarily, but not exclusively, for moving a motor driven wheelchair or scooter into and/or out of the load carrying space of a vehicle. The hoist mechanism (20) comprises a lifting arm having, at least in part, a generally U-shaped cross section, and an actuator (28). A mounting point (56) for the actuator (28) is provided within the generally U-shaped cross section. The invention also relates to a stepless adjustment system suitable for use in such a hoist mechanism (20). The adjustment system comprises an inner section (34) received within an outer section (24) in a telescoping arrangement. The outer section (24) comprises first and second body portions (44A, 44B) provided with features for engaging corresponding features (48A, 48B) provided on the inner section (34).

There is provided a working vehicle capable of simplifying a structure and reducing manufacturing costs by realizing a configuration in which a tying-down attachment point doubles as a lifting attachment point. A working vehicle according to the present invention includes tying-down attachment points for locking a tightening member for preventing reversal at the time of transportation or parking in at least the front of a vehicle body, in which the tying-down attachment points are arranged at right-and-left two places on a front end surface of the vehicle body, capable of locking a lifting member for lifting the vehicle body upward and having strength in a vertical direction enough to withstand a load applied at the time of lifting the vehicle body upward after locking the lifting member, thereby doubling as lifting attachment points.

The invention relates to a hoist mechanism (20) intended primarily, but not exclusively, for moving a motor driven wheelchair or scooter into and/or out of the load carrying space of a vehicle. The hoist mechanism (20) comprises a lifting arm having, at least in part, a generally U-shaped cross section, and an actuator (28). A mounting point (56) for the actuator (28) is provided within the generally U-shaped cross section. The invention also relates to a stepless adjustment system suitable for use in such a hoist mechanism (20). The adjustment system comprises an inner section (34) received within an outer section (24) in a telescoping arrangement. The outer section (24) comprises first and second body portions (44A, 44B) provided with features for engaging corresponding features (48A, 48B) provided on the inner section (34).

The invention relates to a hoist mechanism (20) intended primarily, but not exclusively, for moving a motor driven wheelchair or scooter into and/or out of the load carrying space of a vehicle. The hoist mechanism (20) comprises a lifting arm having, at least in part, a generally U-shaped cross section, and an actuator (28). A mounting point (56) for the actuator (28) is provided within the generally U-shaped cross section. The invention also relates to a stepless adjustment system suitable for use in such a hoist mechanism (20). The adjustment system comprises an inner section (34) received within an outer section (24) in a telescoping arrangement. The outer section (24) comprises first and second body portions (44A, 44B) provided with features for engaging corresponding features (48A, 48B) provided on the inner section (34).

A bracket assembly for lifting of an articulated machine at a centre point, the bracket assembly comprising: a first rigid bracket extending along a longitudinal axis and including proximal end portion for attaching the bracket assembly to the articulated machine and a distal end portion, and a slider bracket including a through-hole for engagement with a lifting hook, the slider bracket is attached to the first rigid bracket at the distal end with a sliding mechanism that is configured to allow for the slider bracket to slide with respect to the first rigid bracket along the longitudinal axis between a default position and a lifting position, wherein in the lifting position the slider bracket reaches further in a distal direction compared to in the default position.

A bracket assembly for lifting of an articulated machine at a centre point, the bracket assembly comprising: a first rigid bracket extending along a longitudinal axis and including proximal end portion for attaching the bracket assembly to the articulated machine and a distal end portion, and a slider bracket including a through-hole for engagement with a lifting hook, the slider bracket is attached to the first rigid bracket at the distal end with a sliding mechanism that is configured to allow for the slider bracket to slide with respect to the first rigid bracket along the longitudinal axis between a default position and a lifting position, wherein in the lifting position the slider bracket reaches further in a distal direction compared to in the default position.