Height Adjustable Vehicle Transport Trailer Deck
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional vehicle transport trailers often require steep ramps or tiltable decks, which can damage low-profile vehicles and necessitate the use of tow cables, making it difficult to load and unload vehicles safely and efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A height-adjustable vehicle transport trailer with a frame, draw bar, and lift mechanisms that allow the deck to be lowered to the ground, eliminating the need for steep ramps and tow cables, enabling easier loading and unloading without damaging vehicles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If built-in hinged foldable ramps are set at a steep angle to enable transitioning of the transport vehicle from the ground to the elevated position of the trailer, then the vehicle can be loaded onto the trailer, but the low profile vehicle's front end may be damaged or excessively long ramps are required to prevent damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the trailer deck height adjustable through hydraulic lift mechanisms. The deck can be lowered to ground level for loading, eliminating the need for steep ramps. During transport, the deck is raised to the elevated position. This dynamic height adjustment resolves the contradiction by allowing gentle loading (deck at ground level) while maintaining elevated transport position.
2Ease of operation
If a tiltable trailer bed is set at a steep angle to enable transitioning of the transport vehicle from the ground to the elevated position, then the vehicle can be loaded onto the trailer, but the tow cable may cause damage to the frame, alignment, and/or body of the vehicle when applying towing force
Solution Approach 1:
The patent eliminates the need for tilting the trailer bed by using a vertically adjustable deck height system. The deck lowers vertically to ground level rather than tilting at a steep angle, allowing vehicles to be driven on without tow cables. This resolves the contradiction by providing gentle loading access while maintaining structural integrity during transport.
3Ease of operation
If the trailer deck is lowered to the ground for easy loading, then vehicle loading is simplified, but the trailer occupies more storage space when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves this contradiction through vertical adjustment of the deck height. The deck can be lowered to ground level for easy loading, then raised to an elevated transport position that reduces the trailer's overall height and storage footprint. This dynamic height change allows the trailer to adapt between loading and storage configurations.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The trailer allows for safe and efficient loading and unloading of vehicles by eliminating the need for steep ramps and tow cables, reducing the risk of damage and simplifying the process, while also enabling maintenance and storage in a compact position.
Implementation Method 1
The trailer includes a pair of rimmed tires, a swing arm with a latch assembly, and a hydraulic lift that raises the trailer and locks in an up position
Implementation Method 2
The swing arm is configured having a first end and a second end, the first end rotationally affixed to one of the pair of sides of the frame and the second end removeably pinned therein one of the pair of retainer brackets
Implementation Method 3
a pivotable wheel axle assembly thereabout a pivot arm pin
Implementation Method 4
a draw bar slidably affixed to the front end of the frame
Implementation Method 5
a wheel rotationally affixed to an axle, the axle affixed to said swing arm
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AI summary
A height adjustable vehicle transport trailer includes a frame having a front end, a back end, and a pair of sides, a draw bar slidably affixed to the front end, a deck affixed to the frame, a pair of brackets each affixed to one pair of sides, each pair of brackets having a swing arm, configured with a first end rotationally hingedly affixed the frame and a second end removeably pinned therein said one of the brackets, a wheel rotationally affixed to an axle, the axle affixed to said swing arm, and a plurality of lift mechanisms affixed to the frame to provide a vertically adjustable trailer.