Transporting apparatus and trailer conversion kit and method
US7374193B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2585/6867
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conversion kit and method of using a conversion kit is provided which converts a metal shipping crate into a transporting apparatus. In one preferred embodiment, the conversion kit utilizes a hinge and locking mechanism to angle the trailer for loading of a cargo vehicle and lock the trailer into a horizontal transport position. In another preferred embodiment, the conversion kit utilizes a locking ramp which is lowered for loading of a cargo vehicle and then locked in a vertical position to keep a cargo vehicle in place. A method for using the conversion kit is also provided.
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