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Trailer for a tugger train

US9676314B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2015
Grant dateJun 13, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62B2203/72
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A trailer for a tugger train having a frame, which has a lifting apparatus with a lift platform. An inner wagon to be transported rests in a raised state on the lift platform. The lifting apparatus has a pull/push rod and at least one triangular lever. Each triangular lever is mounted pivotably with a first end on the frame, a second end on the lift platform and a third end on the pull/push rod, wherein the lift platform can be adjusted in height using the triangular lever(s), with which the lift platform performs an arc-shaped pivot movement, and with a lowering movement is lowered to such an extent that the inner wagon is released from the lift platform and is pushed out of the frame, transverse to the lowering direction, by a predetermined path.

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