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US 2023/0406189 A1Published application
Trailer
AssigneeEscapod Trailers LLC
InventorsChristopher Hudak, Christopher Eckel
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Abstract
Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for a trailer. An apparatus includes a trailer frame and a body coupled to the trailer frame. The body includes a monocoque structure that is molded from a plurality of material layers. The molded body includes at least one access and a storage compartment located towards a tongue of the trailer frame.
Claims20
A trailer comprising:
- a trailer frame;
- and
- a body coupled to the trailer frame, the body comprising a monocoque structure that is molded from a plurality of material layers, the molded body comprising at least one access and a storage compartment located towards a tongue of the trailer frame.
A system, comprising:
- a trailer frame;
- a body coupled to the trailer frame, the body comprising a monocoque structure that is molded from a plurality of material layers, the molded body comprising:
- at least one access and a storage compartment located towards a tongue of the trailer frame;
- and
- a plurality of return flange mechanical gutters for each of the at least one accesses configured to capture moisture and direct it away from the trailer without additional sealing materials around the at least one access;
- and
- a trailing arm style suspension system coupled to the trailer frame and each wheel, the trailing arm style suspension system comprising independent suspension for each wheel of the trailer.
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A method for forming a monocoque structure, comprising:
- creating a master body mold by layering a plurality of fiberglass matting layers and a polyethylene terephthalate (“PET”) core;
- injecting the master body mold with resin;
- vacuum sealing the master body mold;
- and
- curing the master body mold for a predetermined period of time.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.