Hydraulic level-loading and dumping trailer
US7665952B2 · kind B2 · utility
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6Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P3/122
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trailer, having the capability of lowering its deck to the ground surface for ease of loading and unloading from the ground; raising its deck to a loading dock height for ease of loading and unloading from a loading dock or other elevated surface; and tilting its deck for dumping is disclosed. The deck is maintained in a transport position for travel. All the changes in position may be effected by a single actuator. Rollers, affixed to a rail affixed to the deck roll inside C-channels affixed to the frame arranged at a diagonal to the vertical when raising or lowering.
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