Transport trailer
AssigneeSnoBear USA, Inc.
InventorMario J. Nozzarella
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Abstract
A trailer system for transporting multiple adult passengers and/or supplies over harsh terrain (e.g., snow, ice, wetland, etc.) when towed behind a vehicle. The trailer system includes a cabin, first and second skis, and first and second suspension assemblies. The suspension assemblies connect the skis, respectively, with the cabin. The suspension assemblies incorporate multiple pivot points that effectively isolate the skis from cabin, and promote true “tracking” of the trailer system relative to the towing vehicle. In some embodiments, the cabin has a highly buoyant construction, allowing the trailer system to float in water.
Claims14
A trailer system comprising:
- a cabin forming an enclosed area sized and shaped for occupancy by at least two adult passengers;
- a frame supporting the cabin;
- first and second ski assemblies;
- first and second suspension assemblies connecting the ski assemblies, respectively, with the frame, wherein the first suspension assembly is connected to the frame at first and second coupling points, the first and second coupling points being located at opposite sides of a center of gravity of the cabin;
- wherein the first suspension assembly includes a front suspension sub-assembly including a front shock absorber comprising a piston, cylinder and spring;
- and further wherein a first end of the front shock absorber is pivotably coupled to the first ski assembly;
- and even further wherein the front suspension sub-assembly is configured to provide a plurality of pivot points between a second end of the front shock absorber and the frame.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.