Rotatable Cargo Platform for Trailer Vehicle

摘要

A modular trailer vehicle is provided comprises a wheeled trailer chassis having a forward vehicle attachment, along with a rotatable cargo platform attached to the chassis for supporting cargo hauled thereon. The rotatable cargo platform is rotatably mounted to a hydraulically actuated turntable, which facilitates rotation of the platform from a position in alignment with the chassis to a position wherein the loading ramp is positioned off to the side of the trailer. The platform is capable of complete rotation about a central axis defined by the turntable center, wherein at least two hydraulic arms actuate the turntable, which supports the rotatably platform using a bearing assembly attached to the trailer chassis.

主权项

1. A trailer vehicle, comprising:
a trailer chassis having a leading end and a trailing end; said leading end of said trailer chassis comprising a lead vehicle trailer attachment means; at least one trailer axle along said trailer chassis length for supporting said chassis; a rotatable cargo platform above said vehicle chassis adapted to support cargo; said cargo platform having a first and second end, said second end comprising a rotatable cargo ramp; a hydraulically powered turntable rotatably supporting said cargo platform, said turntable connecting said cargo platform to said trailer chassis; said turntable having at least one hydraulic arm assembly for rotating said turntable about a center axis.