Self-propelled dump trailer with separator gate
AssigneeAxis AB
InventorsMatthew C. Oldiges, Thomas N. Oldiges
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Abstract
A self-propelled dump trailer comprises a frame, a first wheel driven by an engine, a second wheel, a steering mechanism, and a dump bed that may have its front end elevated by a lifting mechanism. The frame includes a coupler so the dump trailer can be selectively coupled to a vehicle and uncoupled from the vehicle. Further, the dump bed includes a rear gate and a separator gate that divides the dump bed into two sections, wherein the separator gate is operable to place the dump bed into a first dumping position and a second dumping position. As such, the forward section of the dump bed acts as a counterbalance during a dumping operation.
Claims17
A self-propelled dump trailer comprising:
- a frame including a coupler such that the dump trailer may be selectively coupled to a vehicle and uncoupled from the vehicle;
- a first wheel coupled to the frame;
- a second wheel coupled to the frame;
- an engine coupled to the frame and mechanically coupled to the first wheel such that the engine drives the first wheel;
- a steering mechanism coupled to the frame;
- a dump bed coupled to the frame, the dump bed comprising:
- a rear gate;
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- a separator gate that divides the dump bed into two sections, wherein the separator gate is operable to place the dump bed into a first dumping position and a second dumping position;
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- a lifting mechanism for elevating a front portion of the dump bed.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.