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Cross-member for a trailer frame and a trailer frame incorporating the same

US7762616B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Assignee

Sidump'r Trailer Company, Inc. · US

Inventors

Fred P. Smith · Alpine, US
Nathan H. Morrill · Lehi, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 12, 2008
Grant date	Jul 27, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 3, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB62D21/02
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cross-member for a trailer frame and a frame incorporating the same. The cross-member extends between longitudinally aligned rails designed to pivotally support a dumping body thereon. The cross-member includes a cylindrical tube having a wall defining a bore therethrough. A planar member is received within the bore and is axially aligned therewith. The tube includes one or more axially aligned openings proximate a central region thereof. The planar member is disposed intermediate the openings and is aligned axially with the openings. The cross-member is substantially rigid under tension and at least a portion thereof is flexible under torsion.

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