Trailer-tilting, load-discharge apparatus and method
US7114909B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/04
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trailer unloading system anchors one or more trailers to a deck, with, or without tractor attached. The sides of the trailers are free to pivot from a top, longitudinal, pivot axis once unlatched from the edge of the trailer floor. The deck tilts the trailers sideways, the doors swing free, and the load discharges. The deck returns to level, the sides latch to support the floor and the trailers are ready to be reloaded.
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