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Rail-supported trailer apparatuses, systems, and methods

US8869705B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 2014
Grant dateOct 28, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2034

Classification

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

Abstract

Apparatuses and methods for a trailer that hangs when not in use and on which material may be transported. The apparatuses include a trailer having a single wheel bracket attached to at least one wheel and a trailer body. The trailer body has a first end and a second end and is attached to the single wheel bracket near the first end. The trailer body has a first coupler at the first end and a second coupler at the second end, the first coupler to attach the trailer to a second trailer and the second coupler to attach the trailer to a third trailer such that the trailer hangs by only the single wheel bracket from the first rolling surface of the beam-type rail when the trailer is not attached to the third trailer.

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