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Trailer steering assembly

US9371060B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 24, 2014
Grant dateJun 21, 2016
Priority date—
Expiry dateNov 24, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D59/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A trailer steering assembly includes a trailer. A mount is structured to be movably coupled to the trailer. A first actuator is coupled to the mount. The first actuator positions the mount between a raised position and a lowered position. A pair of wheels is coupled to the mount. The wheels may abut a support surface when the mount is positioned in the lowered position. A motor is coupled to the mount. The motor is mechanically coupled to the wheels. The wheels urge the trailer along the support surface. A second actuator is coupled between the mount and the wheels. The second actuator steers the wheels. A control is coupled to the mount. The control is electrically coupled to the first actuator, the second actuator and the motor. The control may actuate and de-actuate the first and second actuators and the motor.

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