Trailer 100 comprising: a trailer body 102; a trailer door 104; door actuation means 108; and a sealing means 10 for bringing the trailer door into engagement with the trailer body. The sealing means comprising: a sealing member 12 for directly clamping or pressing against the trailer door to releasably seal the trailer door against the trailer body; and actuation means 14 which activates the sealing member. Direct engagement of the sealing member against the trailer door creates and maintains a sealing engagement between the trailer door and the trailer body preventing the leakage of liquid and fine material. The sealing member may clamp any other suitable portion of the trailer door, such a mid-portion of the door. Preferably the trailer comprises a plurality of door actuation means. Preferably the trailer comprises a plurality of sealing means 10a, 10b (figure 1c). Preferably the sealing means has a hydraulic actuator.
Trailer and sealing means for a trailer door
2023-10-25
Patent
Electronic Resource
English