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Rail supported trailer way apparatuses, systems, and methods

US8683924B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2012
Grant dateApr 1, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16M13/022
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

System, apparatuses, and methods for supporting a trailer on a rail. The systems, apparatuses, and methods include a trailer for a rail. The trailer includes a first wheel to be supported by a first horizontal rolling surface of the rail, a wheel bracket attached to the first wheel by a first axle, and a trailer body attached to the wheel bracket, the trailer body having a hitch at a first end and having a coupler to receive the hitch of a second trailer at a second end.

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