US3715141A
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Convertible trailer construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-05
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Granted: 1973-02-06
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Expires: 1991-01-05
Abstract
Abstract A trailer body construction for disposition upon a trailer chassis. The body construction includes a center elongated longitudinally extending horizontal flooring section secured to the associated chassis in generally transverse centered position thereon as well as a pair of elongated longitudinally extending opposite side sections pivotally secured along one pair of longitudinal edge portions to the corresponding side edge portions of the center section for swinging between horizontal positions forming side extensions of said center section and upwardly convergent positions with their free edge portions disposed at least closely adjacent each other. The body construction includes both triangular opposite end wall sections for closing the opposite ends of the body construction when the side sections are swung to upwardly convergent positions and generally rectangular end wall sections for securement between corresponding ends of the side wall sections when the latter are disposed in generally parallel upstanding relation. Also, the center section is provided with structure for supporting the bows of a camping tent and the side sections include outer corner jack assemblies for supporting the side sections in substantially coplanar relation with the center section when the trailer body construction is being utilized as the base of a camping trailer.
Inventors
- 👤 J Cary
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 05:56
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; B60P3/34; B60P3/341
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A trailer construction including a center elongated longitudinally extending generally horizontal flooring section, a pair of opposite side sections, means supporting said side sections from the opposite sides of said center section for selective disposition in first generally horizontal positions forming side continuations of the opposite sides of said center section and second upstanding upwardly convergent positions with their upper marginal edge portions at least closely adjacent each other with said flooring and side sections defining a hollow load body generally triangular in cross-sectional shape, a pair of generally triangular end wall sections removably attachable to the opposite ends of said generally triangular load body for closing the opposite ends thereof, said end wall section including peripheral flange portions removably telescopingly engageable with the end edge portions of said center and side sections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A trailer construction including a center elongated longitudinally extending generally horizontal flooring section, a pair of opposite side sections, means supporting said side sections from the opposite sides of said center section for selective disposition in first generally horizontal positions forming side continuations of the opposite sides of said center section and second upstanding upwardly convergent positions with their upper marginal edge portions at least closely adjacent each other with said flooring and side sections defining a hollow load body generally triangular in cross-sectional shape, a pair of generally triangular end wall sections removably attachable to the opposite ends of said generally triangular load body for closing the opposite ends thereof, said end wall section including peripheral flange portions removably telescopingly engageable with the end edge portions of said center and side sections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
133 words
A trailer construction including a center elongated longitudinally extending generally horizontal flooring section, a pair of opposite side sections, means supporting said side sections from the opposite sides of said center section for selective disposition in first generally horizontal positions forming side continuations of the opposite sides of said center section and second upstanding upwardly convergent positions with their upper marginal edge portions at least closely adjacent each other with said flooring and side sections defining a hollow load body generally triangular in cross-sectional shape, a pair of generally triangular end wall sections removably attachable to the opposite ends of said generally triangular load body for closing the opposite ends thereof, said end wall section including peripheral flange portions removably telescopingly engageable with the end edge portions of said center and side sections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
133 words
A trailer construction including a center elongated longitudinally extending generally horizontal flooring section, a pair of opposite side sections, means supporting said side sections from the opposite sides of said center section for selective disposition in first generally horizontal positions forming side continuations of the opposite sides of said center section and second upstanding upwardly convergent positions with their upper marginal edge portions at least closely adjacent each other with said flooring and side sections defining a hollow load body generally triangular in cross-sectional shape, a pair of generally triangular end wall sections removably attachable to the opposite ends of said generally triangular load body for closing the opposite ends thereof, said end wall section including peripheral flange portions removably telescopingly engageable with the end edge portions of said center and side sections.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
THe combination of claim 1 wherein said means supporting said side sections from said center section includes means for selective disposition of said side sections in generally parallel upstanding positions, and a pair of generally rectangular end wall sections removably attachable to the ends of said trailer construction in lieu of said triangular end wall sections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
169 words
A trailer construction including a center elongated longitudinally extending generally horizontal flooring section, a pair of opposite side sections, means supporting said side sections from the opposite sides of said center section for selective disposition in first generally horizontal positions forming side continuations of the opposite sides of said center section and second upstanding upwardly convergent positions with their upper marginal edge portions at least closely adjacent each other with said flooring and side sections defining a hollow load body generally triangular in cross-sectional shape, said means supporting said side sections from said center section including means for selective disposition of said side sections in generally parallel upstanding positions, and a pair of generally rectangular end wall sections removably positioned between said side sections for closing the ends of said trailer constructions, said rectangular end wall sections being snugly received between said side sections, and means connected between said side sections for urging the free swinging end portions together to clamp said end wall sections between said side sections.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
169 words
A trailer construction including a center elongated longitudinally extending generally horizontal flooring section, a pair of opposite side sections, means supporting said side sections from the opposite sides of said center section for selective disposition in first generally horizontal positions forming side continuations of the opposite sides of said center section and second upstanding upwardly convergent positions with their upper marginal edge portions at least closely adjacent each other with said flooring and side sections defining a hollow load body generally triangular in cross-sectional shape, said means supporting said side sections from said center section including means for selective disposition of said side sections in generally parallel upstanding positions, and a pair of generally rectangular end wall sections removably positioned between said side sections for closing the ends of said trailer constructions, said rectangular end wall sections being snugly received between said side sections, and means connected between said side sections for urging the free swinging end portions together to clamp said end wall sections between said side sections.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the opposite ends of said center section include means for attaching the lower ends of one set of corresponding tent supporting bow legs to said trailer construction.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein the free marginal edge portions of said side sections include longitudinally spaced tent flap anchors.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
59 words
The combination of claim 1 including a pair of standard jacks removably associated with the opposite ends of said center section for leveling the latter, and a pair of adjustable length standards removably associated with the opposite end portions of each free edge portion of said side sections for support thereof in generally coplanar relation with said center section.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-02-06 | 1976-08-07 | 1977-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-06 | 1980-08-07 | 1981-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-06 | 1984-08-07 | 1985-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |