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Transformable utility/ATV trailer

US7188857B2 · kind B2 · utility

5Cited by
11References
24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 17, 2004
Grant dateMar 13, 2007
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 1, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60D1/145
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a transformable utility/ATV trailer (1) that can easily be adapted to mount to a large number of different types of vehicles and trailer hitches. Moreover, the trailer (3) can rapidly be converted from a short box/bed trailer (3) to a flat bed trailer (3). The tow structure (2) comprises a frame (4) for mounting to a trailer (3) or similar implement and a draw bar (5) having a first end with a first hitch coupler (6) and a second end with a second hitch coupler (12). The draw bar (5) is mounted pivotally to the frame (4) for movement between a first position in which the first end of the draw bar (5) extends forward of the frame (4), and a second position in which the second end of the draw bar (5) extends forward of the frame (4).

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