Patent · US Expired

Drop frame trailer construction

US4943204A · kind A · utility

32Cited by
8References
11Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 30, 1988
Grant dateJul 24, 1990
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 30, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66F7/08
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drop frame floor assembly for use in a trailer or other such vehicle which includes a frame assembly, a floor assembly and a lift assembly. The lift is connected to the frame for elevating and lowering the floor assembly with respect to the frame. The lift includes first and second scissor assemblies secured between the frame and floor assembly and hydraulic actuators for actuating the scissor assembly.

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