A split trailer 1 comprising front and rear trailer parts 2, 3 capable of interlocking to form a single trailer, the trailer parts having wheeled chassis and kingpins 11, wherein the wheels of the rear trailer part are mounted on a bogie with a longitudinally sliding connection to a chassis. From this, the wheelbase of a tractor and rear trailer combination could be increased, resulting in a higher cargo load being possible. Preferably, rollers are mounted between the bogie and chassis to facilitate the sliding movement. Skids and rails may alternatively be used to facilitate the sliding movement. The wheels of the front trailer part could be designed to be raised or lowered. Each trailer part may be configured as part of a skeletal trailer for carrying containers with twistlocks, for a refrigerated load carrying compartment, or for a curtain sided load carrying compartment.
Split trailer
2019-05-08
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge |