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A transportable hauling container, such as a trailer of a tractor-trailer combination, has a rear portion that is configured in or convertible to a wedge shape. Movable portions are located at the rear sides of the trailer that can pivot inward toward a longitudinal centerline. Movable flaps also ar

A transportable hauling container, such as a trailer of a tractor-trailer combination, has a rear portion that is configured in or convertible to a wedge shape. Movable portions are located at the rear sides of the trailer that can pivot inward toward a longitudinal centerline. Movable flaps also are located at the rear top of the trailer, which can pivot downward in alignment with the movable portions. The movable portions and flaps can be secured relative to each other in various combinations, thereby providing a more aerodynamic configuration of the trailer rear end. The container or trailer can be configured in such an arrangement, or be convertible from a standard configuration which also includes doors at the rear of the trailer, to a more aerodynamic configuration. A method is also disclosed, which includes operations for converting such a convertible trailer between the standard and aerodynamic configurations.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. transportable hauling container, comprising:a first wall having an end and having two edges that culminate at a same terminus at said end;a second wall that opposes said first wall;a third wall extending between said first and second wall;a first movable portion pivotal

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. transportable hauling container, comprising:a first wall having an end and having two edges that culminate at a same terminus at said end;a second wall that opposes said first wall;a third wall extending between said first and second wall;a first movable portion pivotally connected at a first junction to said third wall, wherein said first movable portion is located proximate said end and is configured to be movable relative to said third wall;a fourth wall extending between said first and second wall and opposing said third wall;at least one flap pivotally connected to said first wall near said end, wherein said at least one flap is movable relative to said first wall;at least one latching means for substantially securing said at least one flap relative to said first wall; anda door movably connected to said first movable portion.