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Detachable truck body and handling mechanism

US5725350A · kind A · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 28, 1995
Grant dateMar 10, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60P7/13
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A container handling apparatus for receiving, positioning, engaging and releasing exchangeable chassis or sub-frame mounted containers, which may be truck bodies, or the like, capable of readily locking and unlocking a truck body or sub-frame to a supporting chassis is disclosed that is self-contained on the chassis. A truck body or container which may be self-supporting is also disclosed.

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