Vessel transport carrier and method for transporting such vessel
US5779255A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62B5/0083
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A carrier for a vessel which has a front support carriage and a rear support carriage removably attached to the vessel, the entire assembly cooperating to form an integral transport structure. Each support carriage is independently attached to the vessel and provides an independent mechanism for raising and lowering the respective ends of the vessel. The carrier is particularly adaptable for use with commonly available propane tanks and each carriage can be attached using commonly available chains and hooks. The assembled transport carrier can be used to transport vessels manually, or can be easily adapted for use with a towing vehicle.
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