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- the present invention pertains to trailers intended to be towed by a motor vehicle. These trailers may be used for a variety of purposes including transporting luggage, materials, or sports machines. Such trailers are generally made from metal beams cut to the correct length and welded together and are commonly arranged with the deck over the wheels. Such trailers must be end loaded via a ramp or the like, or otherwise materials to be loaded must be lifted over the trailer sides. The arrangement of the deck over the wheels necessitates the deck to be elevated from the ground cit a height at least greater than the wheel height. In order to side load a trailer such as this, it is necessary to lift the materials onto the elevated deck. This can be impractical when loading heavy objects. Moreover, the elevated center of gravity when such a trailer is fully loaded may cause instability.
- a new trailer is therefore desired which permits a lower center of gravity, having outboard wheels, with fully rotatable sides and arranged to permit side loading of the trailer with materials. Such an arrangement allows side loading with forklifts or the like, and greatly enhances the flexibility of use. It is further desired to design a new trailer which can be side-loaded easily to reduce the logistical problems associated with side-loading trailers having an elevated, deck-over-wheels configuration.
- the invention provides a trailer having outboard wheels and fully rotatable side panels.
- the trailer of the present invention includes a front panel and two opposed side panels.
- the front and side panels are rotatably coupled to a floor panel or deck which is supported on a frame having an axle and at least two wheels.
- a least one of the side panels preferably includes an opening having a height above the deck that is greater than the height of the wheel and attached fender above the deck, such that as a side panel is rotated for loading of the trailer, the side panel clears the wheel and fender for complete rotation and clearance of the deck without interference from the wheel and fender.
- the floor panel or deck is supported at a position lower than the height of the wheels.
- the trailer may further include a bumper coupled to the floor panel and a hinged ramp coupled to the bumper.
- the trailer preferably includes means for attaching the utility trailer to a vehicle.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a prior art, deck-over-wheels trailer.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a trailer according to the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a side elevation view of the trailer illustrated in FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of the trailer illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3 .
- FIG. 5 is a top view of the trailer illustrated in FIGS. 2-4 .
- FIG. 6 is a view similar to that of FIG. 2 but showing the side panels, rear ramp and front panel rotated and in open position.
- FIG. 7 is a cross sectional view of the trailer shown in FIG. 6 and taken along lines 7 - 7 thereof.
- FIG. 8A is an enlarged portion of FIG. 2 and showing a hinge in the upright position.
- FIG. 8B is an enlarged portion of FIG. 6 and showing a hinge in a rotated position.
- FIG. 9 is a side elevation view similar to that of FIG. 3 but showing an alternative side panel.
- FIG. 10 is a side elevation view similar to that of FIGS. 3 and 9 but showing an alternative side panel.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a prior art trailer 100 .
- the prior art trailer 100 includes a deck 26 positioned over the wheels 36 , with the wheels 36 having a height less than the height of the deck.
- FIG. 2 shows a trailer 10 according to the present invention.
- the trailer 10 includes a frame 12 having a pair of opposed side frame rails 14 , a front frame rail 16 and a rear frame rail 18 .
- the trailer 10 further includes front panel 20 , at least two spaced apart opposed side panels 22 , a rear panel 24 , and a deck 26 .
- the panels 22 , 24 being rotatably supported on the frame 12 by hinge members 28 (see also FIGS. 8A and 8B ).
- the side panels 22 may each include a plurality of upright posts 30 , at least one panel rail 32 and at least one opening 34 .
- the opening 34 having a height h 2 above the deck 26 greater than the height h 1 of the wheel 36 and the attached fender 38 above the deck 26 , such that as a side panel 22 is rotated, as is shown in FIG. 6 , the side panel 22 may clear the wheel 36 and fender 38 for complete rotation and clearance of the deck 26 without interference from the wheel 36 and fender 38 .
- the utility trailer 10 comprises a deck 26 wherein the deck has a first height h 3 , with a frame 12 attachable to and supporting the deck 26 .
- the frame 12 includes an axle 42 in which wheels 36 , and fender 38 if used, attached to the axle 42 have a second height h 4 , the second height h 4 extends a predetermined distance h 1 above the first height h 3 .
- the opposed side panels 22 are rotatably coupled to the frame 12 and at least one of the opposed side panels 22 includes an opening 34 having a third height h 2 . As shown, the third height h 2 is greater than the predetermined distance h 1 . This arrangement allows the side panel 22 to fully rotate and avoid contact with the wheels 36 and fender 38 (if provided).
- the size and shape of the opening 34 is preferably configured such that the side panel 22 easily clears the wheel 36 and fender 38 (see for example FIG. 10 ).
- This arrangement allows the side panels 22 to be fully rotated away from the deck 26 and to allow loading of material (not shown) onto the deck 26 without need to elevate the material to a deck 26 height greater than that of the wheels 36 , as in prior deck-over arrangements. While the Figures depict the wheels 36 having fenders 38 , it is to be understood that the trailer 10 may include wheels 36 not having fenders 38 and fall within the scope of the invention.
- FIGS. 3, 4, and 5 illustrate the trailer 10 as further including a bumper 40 , an axle 42 , a pair of tongue brackets 44 and a tongue 46 .
- the floor or deck 26 is positioned at a height below that of the wheels 36 , with an outboard arrangement of the wheels 36 as is seen particularly in FIG. 5 .
- each side panel 22 is arranged to pivot about a hinge member 28 such that a selected side panel 22 may rotate in the direction of arrow A (see FIG. 6 ) to gain access to the deck 26 , as will be discussed.
- FIGS. 8A and 8B illustrate a hinge member 28 for use in conjunction with the panels 20 , 22 .
- the hinge member 28 may include a hinge pin 48 about which the panels 20 , 22 rotate.
- a panel 20 , 22 may be secured in an upright position by a latch 50 attached to a selected upright post 30 , and a catch 52 attached to an adjacent selected upright post 30 .
- a quick release pin 54 may be further included to secure a selected panel 20 , 22 in an upright position. Rotational movement of a panel 20 , 22 on the hinge member 28 may be viewed in FIGS. 7 and 8B .
- the utility trailer 10 preferably further includes means for attaching the utility trailer 10 to a vehicle (not shown) for towing.
- a tongue 44 may be secured to the trailer 10 by a pair of tongue brackets 44 .
- the tongue brackets 44 may be attached to the frame 12 in a traditional manner.
- the trailer 10 preferably further includes an axle 42 to support the wheels 36 .
- the rear panel 24 may be pivoting ramp 58 .
- the ramp 58 may be attached to a rear frame rail 18 and bumper 40 , and secured in its upright position by a pair of latches 50 attached to the either side of the ramp 58 and a pair of catches 52 each attached to a selected upright post 30 in the manner described with regard to the panels 20 , 22 . While this arrangement is shown, it is to be understood that other methods of securing the pivoting ramp 58 may be used without departing from the invention.
- FIGS. 4 and 5 are further views of a trailer 10 according to the present invention, and showing location of the outboard wheels 36 and optional fenders 38 .
- FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate the pivoting ramp 58 in a loading position wherein the latches 50 are disengaged from the catches 52 and the ramp 58 moved to the position shown.
- the ramp 58 illustrated in the Figures is shown as being taller than the side panels 20 , 22 , it is also contemplated that the ramp 58 could be of any height and still fail within the scope of the present invention.
- FIGS. 9 and 10 illustrate an alternative side panel 120 for use with the present trailer 10 A.
- the panels 120 are seen to include panel sections 60 wherein at least one of the panel sections 60 is fitted with a mesh 62 or otherwise solid material.
- Mesh 62 for use in this embodiment may be any suitable material such as metal or rigid polymer, as may be desired.
- the view of FIG. 9 illustrates two panel sections 60 having a mesh 62 with the panel section 60 adjacent the wheel 36 having an opening 34 configured as mentioned above.
- the view of FIG. 10 depicts another side panel 120 arrangement in which a portion 64 of the panel section 60 adjacent the wheel 36 includes a both a mesh 62 and an opening 34 configured as mentioned above.
- the opening 34 of side panel 120 is sized and shaped such that the side panel 120 easily clears the wheel 36 and fender 38 (see for example, FIG. 10 ).
- This arrangement allows the side panel 120 to be fully rotated away from the deck 26 and to allow loading of material (not shown) onto the deck 26 without need to elevate the material to a deck 26 height greater than that of the wheels 36 , as in prior deck-over arrangements.
- fenders 38 are shown in the Figures, it is within the scope of the invention to provide a utility trailer 10 . 10 A, 10 B with or without fenders 38 , as desired.
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- The present invention pertains to trailers intended to be towed by a motor vehicle. These trailers may be used for a variety of purposes including transporting luggage, materials, or sports machines. Such trailers are generally made from metal beams cut to the correct length and welded together and are commonly arranged with the deck over the wheels. Such trailers must be end loaded via a ramp or the like, or otherwise materials to be loaded must be lifted over the trailer sides. The arrangement of the deck over the wheels necessitates the deck to be elevated from the ground cit a height at least greater than the wheel height. In order to side load a trailer such as this, it is necessary to lift the materials onto the elevated deck. This can be impractical when loading heavy objects. Moreover, the elevated center of gravity when such a trailer is fully loaded may cause instability. A new trailer is therefore desired which permits a lower center of gravity, having outboard wheels, with fully rotatable sides and arranged to permit side loading of the trailer with materials. Such an arrangement allows side loading with forklifts or the like, and greatly enhances the flexibility of use. It is further desired to design a new trailer which can be side-loaded easily to reduce the logistical problems associated with side-loading trailers having an elevated, deck-over-wheels configuration.
- The invention provides a trailer having outboard wheels and fully rotatable side panels. The trailer of the present invention includes a front panel and two opposed side panels. The front and side panels are rotatably coupled to a floor panel or deck which is supported on a frame having an axle and at least two wheels. A least one of the side panels preferably includes an opening having a height above the deck that is greater than the height of the wheel and attached fender above the deck, such that as a side panel is rotated for loading of the trailer, the side panel clears the wheel and fender for complete rotation and clearance of the deck without interference from the wheel and fender. Moreover, the floor panel or deck is supported at a position lower than the height of the wheels. The trailer may further include a bumper coupled to the floor panel and a hinged ramp coupled to the bumper. The trailer preferably includes means for attaching the utility trailer to a vehicle.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a prior art, deck-over-wheels trailer. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a trailer according to the present invention. -
FIG. 3 is a side elevation view of the trailer illustrated inFIG. 2 . -
FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of the trailer illustrated inFIGS. 2 and 3 . -
FIG. 5 is a top view of the trailer illustrated inFIGS. 2-4 . -
FIG. 6 is a view similar to that ofFIG. 2 but showing the side panels, rear ramp and front panel rotated and in open position. -
FIG. 7 is a cross sectional view of the trailer shown inFIG. 6 and taken along lines 7-7 thereof. -
FIG. 8A is an enlarged portion ofFIG. 2 and showing a hinge in the upright position. -
FIG. 8B is an enlarged portion ofFIG. 6 and showing a hinge in a rotated position. -
FIG. 9 is a side elevation view similar to that ofFIG. 3 but showing an alternative side panel. -
FIG. 10 is a side elevation view similar to that ofFIGS. 3 and 9 but showing an alternative side panel. - Although the disclosure hereof is detailed and exact to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, the physical embodiments herein disclosed merely exemplify the invention which may be embodied in other specific structures. While the preferred embodiment has been described, the details may be changed without departing from the invention, which is defined by the claims.
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FIG. 1 illustrates aprior art trailer 100. As shown, theprior art trailer 100 includes adeck 26 positioned over thewheels 36, with thewheels 36 having a height less than the height of the deck. -
FIG. 2 shows atrailer 10 according to the present invention. As seen, thetrailer 10 includes aframe 12 having a pair of opposedside frame rails 14, afront frame rail 16 and arear frame rail 18. Thetrailer 10 further includesfront panel 20, at least two spaced apartopposed side panels 22, arear panel 24, and adeck 26. Thepanels frame 12 by hinge members 28 (see alsoFIGS. 8A and 8B ). - As may be seen particularly in the side view of
FIG. 3 , theside panels 22 may each include a plurality ofupright posts 30, at least onepanel rail 32 and at least one opening 34. The opening 34 having a height h2 above thedeck 26 greater than the height h1 of thewheel 36 and the attachedfender 38 above thedeck 26, such that as aside panel 22 is rotated, as is shown inFIG. 6 , theside panel 22 may clear thewheel 36 andfender 38 for complete rotation and clearance of thedeck 26 without interference from thewheel 36 andfender 38. As the view ofFIG. 3 illustrates, theutility trailer 10 comprises adeck 26 wherein the deck has a first height h3, with aframe 12 attachable to and supporting thedeck 26. Theframe 12 includes anaxle 42 in whichwheels 36, andfender 38 if used, attached to theaxle 42 have a second height h4, the second height h4 extends a predetermined distance h1 above the first height h3. Theopposed side panels 22, are rotatably coupled to theframe 12 and at least one of theopposed side panels 22 includes an opening 34 having a third height h2. As shown, the third height h2 is greater than the predetermined distance h1. This arrangement allows theside panel 22 to fully rotate and avoid contact with thewheels 36 and fender 38 (if provided). Moreover, in addition to height, the size and shape of theopening 34 is preferably configured such that theside panel 22 easily clears thewheel 36 and fender 38 (see for exampleFIG. 10 ). This arrangement allows theside panels 22 to be fully rotated away from thedeck 26 and to allow loading of material (not shown) onto thedeck 26 without need to elevate the material to adeck 26 height greater than that of thewheels 36, as in prior deck-over arrangements. While the Figures depict thewheels 36 havingfenders 38, it is to be understood that thetrailer 10 may includewheels 36 not havingfenders 38 and fall within the scope of the invention. - The views of
FIGS. 3, 4, and 5 illustrate thetrailer 10 as further including abumper 40, anaxle 42, a pair oftongue brackets 44 and atongue 46. As is particularly illustrated inFIG. 3 , the floor ordeck 26 is positioned at a height below that of thewheels 36, with an outboard arrangement of thewheels 36 as is seen particularly inFIG. 5 . As mentioned, eachside panel 22 is arranged to pivot about ahinge member 28 such that a selectedside panel 22 may rotate in the direction of arrow A (seeFIG. 6 ) to gain access to thedeck 26, as will be discussed. -
FIGS. 8A and 8B illustrate ahinge member 28 for use in conjunction with thepanels FIG. 8A thehinge member 28 may include ahinge pin 48 about which thepanels FIG. 8A , apanel latch 50 attached to a selectedupright post 30, and acatch 52 attached to an adjacent selectedupright post 30. Aquick release pin 54 may be further included to secure a selectedpanel panel hinge member 28 may be viewed inFIGS. 7 and 8B . As is shown, if aquick release pin 54 is used, thepin 54 is removed from itspin aperture 56, thelatch 50 is removed from thecatch 52 and thepanel panels - In a preferred embodiment of the invention, and as mentioned, the
utility trailer 10 preferably further includes means for attaching theutility trailer 10 to a vehicle (not shown) for towing. As illustrated, atongue 44 may be secured to thetrailer 10 by a pair oftongue brackets 44. As seen in.FIGS. 2 and 3 , thetongue brackets 44 may be attached to theframe 12 in a traditional manner. Thetrailer 10 preferably further includes anaxle 42 to support thewheels 36. - In an embodiment of the
trailer 10 therear panel 24 may be pivotingramp 58. As is shown inFIG. 3 , theramp 58 may be attached to arear frame rail 18 andbumper 40, and secured in its upright position by a pair oflatches 50 attached to the either side of theramp 58 and a pair ofcatches 52 each attached to a selectedupright post 30 in the manner described with regard to thepanels ramp 58 may be used without departing from the invention.FIGS. 4 and 5 are further views of atrailer 10 according to the present invention, and showing location of theoutboard wheels 36 andoptional fenders 38.FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate the pivotingramp 58 in a loading position wherein thelatches 50 are disengaged from thecatches 52 and theramp 58 moved to the position shown. Although theramp 58 illustrated in the Figures is shown as being taller than theside panels ramp 58 could be of any height and still fail within the scope of the present invention. -
FIGS. 9 and 10 illustrate analternative side panel 120 for use with thepresent trailer 10A. In these views, thepanels 120 are seen to includepanel sections 60 wherein at least one of thepanel sections 60 is fitted with amesh 62 or otherwise solid material.Mesh 62 for use in this embodiment may be any suitable material such as metal or rigid polymer, as may be desired. The view ofFIG. 9 illustrates twopanel sections 60 having amesh 62 with thepanel section 60 adjacent thewheel 36 having anopening 34 configured as mentioned above. The view ofFIG. 10 depicts anotherside panel 120 arrangement in which aportion 64 of thepanel section 60 adjacent thewheel 36 includes a both amesh 62 and anopening 34 configured as mentioned above. As in the previous embodiment, theopening 34 ofside panel 120 is sized and shaped such that theside panel 120 easily clears thewheel 36 and fender 38 (see for example,FIG. 10 ). This arrangement allows theside panel 120 to be fully rotated away from thedeck 26 and to allow loading of material (not shown) onto thedeck 26 without need to elevate the material to adeck 26 height greater than that of thewheels 36, as in prior deck-over arrangements. As mentioned with regard to previous embodiments, it is to be understood althoughfenders 38 are shown in the Figures, it is within the scope of the invention to provide autility trailer 10. 10A, 10B with or withoutfenders 38, as desired. - The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Furthermore, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described. While the preferred embodiment has been described, the details may be changed without departing from the invention, which is defined by the claims.
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