Trailers for towing vehicles and related methods
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B60P-001/43
B60P-003/077
B62D-063/06
출원번호
US-0423122
(2017-02-02)
등록번호
US-9937847
(2018-04-10)
발명자
/ 주소
Willis, Nicklaus
출원인 / 주소
TD Concepts, LLC
대리인 / 주소
Williams Mullen
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초록▼
A trailer for towing vehicles and related methods is presented. The disclosed trailer can be configured for towing certain three-wheeled vehicles and include a ramp, a front wheel retaining member, and rear wheel plates. The trailer may be configured to receive a three-wheeled vehicle, and upon rece
A trailer for towing vehicles and related methods is presented. The disclosed trailer can be configured for towing certain three-wheeled vehicles and include a ramp, a front wheel retaining member, and rear wheel plates. The trailer may be configured to receive a three-wheeled vehicle, and upon receipt of the front wheel at the front wheel retaining member and the rear wheels at the rear wheel plates, transition from a first position with the ramp in a lowered configuration to a second position with the ramp in a raised and locked configuration, wherein the weight of the vehicle being towed may be used to both raise the ramp and maintain the ramp in a secured, raised configuration.
대표청구항▼
1. A trailer for towing a three-wheeled vehicle having a front wheel and two rear wheels, the trailer comprising: a. a tongue assembly, a ramp assembly, and a front wheel securing assembly spanning substantially along a longitudinal axis between the tongue assembly and the ramp assembly;b. the front
1. A trailer for towing a three-wheeled vehicle having a front wheel and two rear wheels, the trailer comprising: a. a tongue assembly, a ramp assembly, and a front wheel securing assembly spanning substantially along a longitudinal axis between the tongue assembly and the ramp assembly;b. the front wheel securing assembly further comprising a front wheel receiver pivotable about a front wheel receiver pivot axis;c. the ramp assembly further comprising: i. a ramp and a ramp pivot axis disposed substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, wherein the ramp pivot axis divides the ramp into a forward ramp portion disposed proximate the front wheel securing assembly and a rear ramp portion opposite thereto;ii. wherein the ramp pivots about the ramp pivot axis; andiii. further wherein the forward ramp portion comprises at least two wheel rest plates disposed on opposite sides of the longitudinal axis;d. wherein the front wheel receiver and the ramp pivot from a first position to a second position upon receipt of the front wheel at the front wheel receiver and the rear wheels at the wheel rest plates. 2. The trailer of claim 1 wherein a downward force provided by the rear wheels pivots the ramp assembly from the first position to the second position. 3. The trailer of claim 1 wherein the second position of the ramp is substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis. 4. The trailer of claim 1 further comprising two or more rear wheel stops. 5. The trailer of claim 2, wherein the two or more rear wheel stops and the front wheel receiver comprise a substantially semi-circular radius. 6. The trailer of claim 1, wherein the front wheel receiver axis comprises a front wheel receiver pivot bar. 7. The trailer of claim 1, wherein the ramp pivot axis comprises a ramp pivot bar. 8. The trailer of claim 1, wherein the front wheel securing assembly comprises a width greater than a width of the front wheel, but less than a width of the ramp assembly. 9. The trailer of claim 1, wherein the tongue assembly further comprises a tongue receiving member and a tongue bar sized to be received within the tongue receiving member, and further wherein the tongue bar comprises an exposed length outside of the tongue receiving member that is adjustable so as to adjust the exposed length. 10. The trailer of claim 9 wherein the tongue bar further comprises one or more adjustment holes that align with a lock point on the tongue receiving member for securing the tongue bar to the tongue receiver. 11. The trailer of claim 1 further comprising a manual maneuvering point to enable a user to manipulate the trailer by hand. 12. The trailer of claim 11, wherein the manual maneuvering point comprises a T-bar. 13. The trailer of claim 1 further comprising an adjustable stand. 14. The trailer of claim 1 further comprising a securing mechanism disposed proximate the tongue assembly, wherein the securing mechanism further comprises an attachment device for coupling the securing mechanism to at least one of the ramp or the three-wheeled vehicle. 15. The trailer of claim 14, wherein the securing mechanism comprises one or more of a ratchet strap mechanism, a strap, and a hook. 16. The trailer of claim 1 further comprising a hitch for coupling the trailer to a vehicle capable of towing the trailer. 17. A trailer for towing a vehicle having a plurality of wheels, the trailer comprising: a tongue assembly, a ramp assembly, and a front wheel set securing assembly spanning substantially along a longitudinal axis between the tongue assembly and the ramp assembly;the front wheel set securing assembly further comprising one or more front wheel receivers corresponding to each wheel in a front wheel set, wherein the one or more front wheel receivers are pivotable about one or more front wheel receiver pivot axes;the ramp assembly further comprising a ramp and a ramp pivot axis disposed substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, wherein the ramp pivot axis divides the ramp into a forward ramp portion disposed proximate the front wheel set securing assembly and a rear ramp portion opposite thereto, wherein the ramp pivots about the ramp pivot axis; and further wherein the forward ramp portion comprises one or more rear wheel set rest plates corresponding to each wheel in a rear wheel set;wherein the front wheel receiver and the ramp pivot from a first position to a second position upon receipt of the front wheel set at the one or more front wheel receivers and the rear wheel set at the one or more rear wheel rest plates. 18. The trailer of claim 17 wherein a downward force provided by the rear wheel set pivots the ramp from the first position to the second position. 19. A method of loading a vehicle onto a trailer, the method comprising the steps of: a. providing a trailer comprising: a tongue assembly, a ramp assembly, and a front wheel set securing assembly spanning substantially along a longitudinal axis between the tongue assembly and the ramp assembly;the front wheel set securing assembly further comprising one or more front wheel receivers corresponding to each wheel in a front wheel set, wherein the one or more front wheel receivers are pivotable about one or more front wheel receiver pivot axes;the ramp assembly further comprising a ramp and a ramp pivot axis disposed substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, wherein the ramp pivot axis divides the ramp into a forward ramp portion disposed proximate the front wheel set securing assembly and a rear ramp portion opposite thereto, wherein the ramp pivots about the ramp pivot axis; and further wherein the forward ramp portion comprises one or more rear wheel set rest plates corresponding to each wheel in a rear wheel set;b. driving the vehicle from a starting position away from the trailer towards and up the ramp assembly;c. continuing to advance the vehicle up the ramp assembly and onto the trailer, guiding the front wheel set to the one or more front wheel receivers and the rear wheel set to the one or more rear wheel set rest plates;d. engaging the front wheel set with the one or more front wheel receivers and the rear wheel set to the one or more rear wheel set rest plates, thereby transitioning the ramp assembly from a first position to a second position;e. securing the vehicle to the trailer using a strap assembly. 20. The method of claim 19 further comprising the step of securing the trailer to a second vehicle capable of towing the trailer and the vehicle thereon.
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Warnock Rudolph M. (Rte. 10 ; Box 336 Vicksburg MS 39180) Alford ; Sr. Thomas G. (106 Kings Rowe Vicksburg MS 39180) Alford ; Jr. Thomas G. (316 Sky View La. Vicksburg MS 39180), ATV/ATC tow bar.
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