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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 02, 1984
Filed:
Oct. 27, 1981
Leslie A Weaver, Monticello, IN (US);
Other;
Abstract
A heavy duty lift bed trailer adapted for in-plant or highway use to transport high tonnage loads on pallet frame units which can be picked up or dropped off quickly without the need for additional equipment or personnel. The trailer may be coupled to a tractor vehicle by means of a fixed gooseneck built to a conventional fifth wheel height. It includes a plurality of centrally located hinge panels pivotally connected between said main frame and said lift bed for constraining the latter to move in parallel relation to said frame between a lowered loading position and a raised transport position; an improved motion arresting locking mechanism securing the lift bed for transport; a heavy duty suspension adapted to equalize the load on each axle; and is capable of handling eccentric as well as laterally centered loads.