摘要 |
<p>A storable mini-trailer system for coupling to the back end of a vehicle in a use state and for storing in the vehicle in storage state, comprising a mini-trailer (10) having at least a fully folded position in storage state and a load bearing position in use state, load bearing member (12), at least two wheel units (14) and a tow bar (16), a dual purpose carrying case (20) having at least a storing position in storage state and a fully open position in use state. The case (20) comprising first and second half sections (22, 24) pivotably joined to each other and a locking mechanism (38) for locking the case when in open position to the load bearing member (12) when in load bearing position. With the mini-trailer in fully folded position and the carrying case in storing position, the mini-trailer (10) is storable within carrying case. With the mini-trailer in load bearing position and carrying case in fully open position, the carrying case (20) functions as a load bearing member for supporting a load thereon.</p> |