TRAILER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

摘要

Trailers and methods of manufacture are provided. One trailer embodiment includes a storage vessel which may include hoppers and which may be partially formed from a plurality of top wall segments having peaks or other components angled relative to one another to provide improved aerodynamics. A jig is disclosed to facilitate one manufacturing process. Another trailer embodiment includes a storage vessel which may include hoppers and a top wall which is curved to provide improved aerodynamics.

主权项

1. A trailer comprising:
a storage vessel which defines an interior chamber and which includes a first hopper, the storage vessel having front and rear ends defining therebetween a longitudinal direction and left and right sides defining therebetween an axial direction; a storage vessel length of the storage vessel defined between the front and rear ends of the storage vessel; a set of ground-engaging wheels mounted on the storage vessel; a curved top wall of the storage vessel having a top surface which is convexly curved as viewed in the axial direction over a top wall top surface curved length which is at least 50 percent of the storage vessel length; and a first fill port assembly secured to the top wall.