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Trailer with non-tilting movable bed

US6273435A · kind A · utility

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23References
12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 20, 1999
Grant dateAug 14, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 20, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D53/062
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A trailer for use in transporting a load from one area to another area has a frame and a bed operatively mounted to the frame which is capable of being moved from a first or lowered position to a second or elevated position in a substantially vertical manner or nontilting manner. At least one lifting mechanism is operatively connected to the bed, which applies the greatest force for lifting the bed from the lowered position to the elevated position at the beginning of the lift, rather than at an end or midpoint of the lift. At least one over-center latching mechanism secures the bed to the frame when the bed is in the elevated position.

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