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7926831 Folding cargo deck assembly for a fifth-wheel truck  
A folding deck assembly is provided which is mounted on a fifth wheel truck rearwardly of the cab of the truck. The folding cargo deck assembly may be selectively moved from a stowed position...
7878525 Fifth wheel hitch system  
A precision, light weight, high strength hitch for coupling a trailer or other vehicle to a towing vehicle. The hitch includes a mounting ball attached to a portion of the trailer or other vehicle...
7703789 Load coupling apparatus for wheeled vehicle  
A load coupling apparatus for a wheeled vehicle includes load linkage members that pivotally suspend the vehicle and load weight below the axles of the vehicle, allowing limited relative...
7673895 Universal gooseneck to fifth wheel hitch converter  
A converter apparatus for connecting a fifth wheel-type trailer to a towing vehicle having a ball hitch extending above a bed thereof, the apparatus including a horizontal first body member; a...
7512472 Computer program for stability enhancing system for prime mover and auxilairy vehicle  
A computer readable medium for instructing the steps of a method for providing stability, control and management of a prime mover connected to an auxiliary vehicle is disclosed. A plurality of...
7100933 Fifth wheel mounting frame  
A fifth wheel mounting frame can be used to convert a conventional vehicle having a fifth wheel, such as the semi-tractor, into a tow truck. The fifth wheel mounting frame advantageously mounts to...
6834882 Trailer system  
A trailer system that includes a main chassis assembly including a detachable, trailer tongue assembly that is assembled from multiple trailer tongue assembly parts; a pair of detachable ramp...
6450522 Transporting vehicle  
In a transporting vehicle provided with a trailer hauled by a tractor, the trailer is constructed by a first trailer unit connectable with the tractor and a second trailer unit detachably...
6386569 Fifth-wheel hitch coupling adapter  
An adapter includes connector elements for releasably coupling to a quick-connect coupling of a loader or other off-road vehicle, and a fifth-wheel for releasably coupling to a fifth-wheel king pin...
6120051 Apparatus for the transportation of trucks  
Two vehicles are transported in tandem by a beam assembly connecting a lead vehicle to a trailing vehicle which is reversed end-for-end. The beam assembly includes an elongated beam which is...
6050586 Trailer and method  
A trailer and a method for loading a trailer onto a transport vehicle. The trailer is elevated, causing a rear axle assembly of the trailer to pivot from a forward position to a position that is...
5915713 Semitrailer support device for a semitrailer tractor  
A semitrailer support device for supporting the fifth wheel of a semitrailer tractor comprises two sliders arranged for displacement along a guide base. Each of the sliders has a link pivotably...
5826517 Bogie coupling system for convertible railway-railroad vehicle  
An intermodal vehicle for both highway and railway use. A bogie is rigidly and releasably connected to a trailer for supporting the trailer for transportation over a railway. The trailer has a...
5458356 Garden cart hitch  
A hitch for a garden cart that has wheels and support legs. The hitch is positioned at an angle so when the hitch is attached to a vehicle, the support legs will be raised off the ground and the...
5429472 Mechanism for lifting hauling of a container  
A mechanism for lifting and hauling of a container or the like onto or from a ramp, a tipping body of a lorry and to or from a location which is not easily accessible for heavy haulage vehicles...
5380029 Carrier for transporting goods  
A carrier for transporting goods has a compartment adapted to hold goods. A crane is peripherally mounted near the underside of the compartment for articulating about a pivot axis between an...
5246241 Adjustable deck trailer apparatus  
A trailer construction includes forward and rear deck surfaces arranged in a central coplanar relationship having an intermediate deck vertically adjustable relative to the forward and rear decks....
5215425 Tractor towing apparatus  
A dolly and a hitch attachment for towing of a tractor vehicle such as a backhoe. The hitch attachment is tied to the front of the tractor vehicle and then connected by a ball and socket type of...
5193836 Intermodal transport  
Intermodal transport of the removably attached combination of an underlying drayable chassis with an immediately overlying cargo-carrying container having a forward-end and a rearward-end. In...
5145307 Cargo vehicle  
There is disclosed a cargo vehicle which includes a cargo carrying surface which is elevatable between a ground engaging or loading position and an elevated or transporting position. Also disclosed...
5098115 Converter dolly for permitting backing up of tandem trailers  
A converter dolly for interconnecting and facilitating backing up of a tandem trailer assembly pulled by a tractor is disclosed. The converter dolly is coupled to the rear of a first trailer for...
5056984 Apparatus and method for towing a tractor equipped with a front end loader  
An attachment device for a tractor of the type including a front end loader bucket and a rear mounted backhoe comprises a rear axle and ground wheels for positioning beneath the backhoe tower and...
5006032 Mobile and steerable lifting and setting-down apparatus for large transportable receptacles  
In mobile and steerable lifting and setting-down apparatus for large transportable receptacles, in order to ensure steerability of the apparatus not only in pulling operation, but also in backward...
4960288 Mounting for fifth wheel hitch  
A fifth wheel hitch is attached releasably to the bed of a pickup truck by brackets which resemble the parts of a swinging door hinge and which are connected by removable pins. The hinge-type...
4955629 Covertible chassis for a semitrailer  
Chassis for a semitrailer that is convertible to an elongated chassis to support both the semitrailer and a trailer towed behind the semitrailer; the chassis including three telescoping sections,...
4940252 Removable container caster assembly with tow capability  
Individual caster assemblies are removably mounted to the corners of an ISO container. Each of the caster assemblies includes "L" pins which selectably pass through openings formed in corner...
4832358 Trailer fifth wheel-gooseneck conversion adapter  
There is disclosed an adapter apparatus for permitting a trailer or similar vehicle intended to be towed from a rear-mounted ball hitch on a truck to rather be coupled to and towed by a truck...
4830392 Articulated truck/trailer combination:the drawbar  
In a cargo-carrying vehicle having a power unit, a first cargo-carrying unit releasably affixed to the power unit, the first cargo-carrying unit not being pivotal on the power unit, and a second...
4697526 Articulation system for articulated depressed-floor tramway carriages  
The articulation system relates to articulated tramway carriages comprising at least two bodies, the opposing ends of which are connected together in an articulated manner in order to maintain...
4569531 Hydraulic trailer  
A hydraulically operated trailer for transporting heavy equipment to a remote operational site, and for lowering the trailer platform and equipment to ground level for operation. A plurality of...
4555214 Tow bar for semi-tractors having triangulated support system and adjustable dual cylinder hydraulic control  
A fifth-wheel to fifth-wheel tow bar for semi-tractors which permits a selective height adjustment of the towing end of the bar to adapt to a proper level for attachment to the vehicle to be towed,...
4475740 Articulated truck/trailer combination  
An articulated vehicle for carrying cargo. The vehicle includes a truck in the form of a tractor having a cab mounted on a chassis and supported on small diameter wheels. A first body is...
4339140 Vehicle king pin assembly  
The king pin assembly is adapted to be mounted on a first vehicle for coupling said vehicle to a second vehicle. First and second king pins are integral in one piece with a common shaft and are...
4230334 Cantilevered medial trailer  
Disclosed herein is a cantilevered medial trailer for use in conjunction with a conventional ball and tongue trailer at one extremity of the medial trailer, and a towing vehicle adapted to pull...
4132326 Multiple hook-up, movable axle, container cargo trailer  
A novel cargo trailer for carrying containerized loads is disclosed, which can be pulled from either end and comprises a plurality of axles, each of which is movable with respect to the...
4125077 Twist lock for freight containers  
A twist lock for detachably retaining a freight container on the bed of a transport vehicle, said lock being completely detachable from the vehicle bed when it is not needed, whereby the bed...
4078818 Convertible flatbed truck  
A convertible vehicle is provided in which a flatbed unit can be used to convert a tractor into a flatbed truck when the tractor is not used for towing a trailer unit.
4031976 Construction vehicle having retractable wheels for towing  
This invention relates to a self-propelling construction machine comprising a frame provided with at least two groups of ground engaging members disposed and spaced longitudinally on said frame,...
3993325 Trailer coupling apparatus  
A standard automatic coupling apparatus for connecting a trailer to a prime mover, the coupling apparatus being of a type having a plate with a central slot disposed therein and having locking...
3918744 Gooseneck hitch assembly  
A vertically adjustable hitch assembly connecting a vehicle to a towing unit. The hitch assembly has a pair of parallel links pivotally connected to a towing connector having an actuator for the...
3913948 Conversion arrangement for a dump truck  
Provision is made for attaching a conversion unit to the chassis of an off-the-highway vehicle which has had a dump-type body removed. The conversion unit makes it possible to attach a...
3894747 Method and apparatus for lowering a trailer to the ground  
A trailer incorporating the features of the subject invention has a wheel assembly near the trailing end and a scissors-type lift mechanism near the leading end, with a fulcrum support intermediate...
3893711 Pickup truck body and coupler for trailers  
A relatively low truck body for a pickup truck having a swivel type of coupler secured to the truck body for enabling the truck to be coupled to a trailer having a front portion overhanging the...
3870340 TOW HITCH FOR FIFTH WHEEL TYPE TRAILER  
A tow hitch adapted to be secured to the rearward portion of automotive vehicles and especially passenger type vehicles, said tow hitch being adapted to have a fifth wheel type trailer connected...
3841511 TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND APPARATUS THEREFOR  
A system wherein standardized, modular shipping components are convertible for use as trailers, semi-trailers or truck bodies. The modular shipping units are constructed to provide maximum use of...
3837673 TRAILER BACKABLE TO LOADING DOCK FROM EITHER END  
An auxiliary fifth wheel connection for a trailer with auxiliary wheels allows backing of the trailer in either direction.
3836178 DEMOUNTABLE LOAD CARRYING BODIES  
A kit of parts for converting a wheeled vehicle chassis for mounting raised loads thereon, comprising a frame with spaced longitudinal members mountable longitudinally of the chassis, a fifth wheel...
3806159 DETACHABLE TRAILER FRAME  
A vehicular assembly comprising a tractor and a semitrailer so detachably coupled together that they act as a unit, wherein the assembly has three zones of support, one of which is provided by a...
3802716 VERSATILE TOWING VEHICLE HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE WHEEL BASE  
A towing vehicle having an adjustable wheel base whereby the spacing between the front and rear wheel and axle assemblies of the vehicle can be varied. The rear vehicle wheel and axle assembly...
3797863 LIGHTWEIGHT CONVERTER DOLLY  
A lightweight converter dolly having uni-body construction of generally triangular profile which serves as both the dolly frame and tongue. An axle is drawn and positioned by trailing arms...
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