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Modular supporting device for a semi-trailer and semi-trailer having such supporting device

US8967667B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 21, 2012
Grant dateMar 3, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/18784
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a supporting device for a semi-trailer or the like, comprising an outer supporting tube and an inner supporting tube, wherein the inner supporting tube is telescopically arranged in the outer supporting tube and may be moved in the axial direction relative to the outer supporting tube by a spindle mechanism mounted inside the outer supporting tube. The supporting device may further comprise an actuating device for actuating the spindle mechanism, which is configured as a separate structural unit and arranged outside of the outer supporting tube. The invention further relates to a semi-trailer having at least one such supporting device as well as an actuating device and a transmission device for use in such a supporting device.

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