Detachable truck body/semi trailer
US6733027B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65F2003/0279
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A vehicle for collecting and hauling material includes a truck chassis and a detachable truck body/semi trailer. The detachable truck body/semi trailer includes a body having a rear end, a front end, and a bottom surface, a frame coupled to the bottom surface, the frame extending from proximate the rear end to a position spaced a distance from the front end, and an axle mounted to the frame. A coupling assembly couples the truck body/semi trailer to the truck chassis and is movable between a truck body configuration in which the frame abuts the truck frame and articulation of the detachable truck body/semi trailer is prevented and a semi trailer configuration wherein the frame is spaced apart from the truck frame and articulation of the detachable truck body/semi trailer is permitted.
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