Semi-trailer for transporting circular objects
US8434778B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D90/083
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A semi-trailer for transporting circular objects may include a coupler assembly configured to be connected to a towing vehicle, a rear frame member, a pair of side rails joined at rear ends thereof by the rear frame member and at front ends thereof by the coupler assembly, a rear wheel and axle assembly mounted to the side rails between the front and rear ends thereof and at least one transportation well mounted to and between the side rails. The at least one transportation well may extend below the side rails. The at least one transportation well is configured to receive and hold therein while being transported by the semi-trailer at least one circular object.
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