REMOVABLE SUPPORTING CROSS-MEMBER PROVIDED WITH AN ADJUSTABLE-HEIGHT FIFTH WHEEL FOR SUPPORTING A SEMI-TRAILER DURING THE LOADING, RAIL TRANSPORT AND UNLOADING THEREOF

摘要

The invention relates to a removable supporting cross-member (1) comprising: a built-in adjustable-height fifth wheel (18) for receiving the kingpin of semi-trailer, and front (26, 27) and rear (28) openings for the passage of the fork arms of a forklift truck or tractor. The invention can be used for moving a semi-trailer, positioning the semi-trailer horizontally on a carriage and securing same for transport, as well as for the corresponding operations during unloading, using only a forklift truck or tractor suitably dimensioned for the loads to be supplied. The invention is suitable for use by those involved in intermodal trail transport.