Patent ID: 11878659
Assignee: nan
Field: Transport (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B | IPC B

Claim 17:
18. A method of using a wheeled carrier, comprising:
providing a towing vehicle;
providing a carrier for transporting cargo, the carrier comprising:
a) a framework having an axle and at least two wheels;
b) a platform on the framework;
c) a body for attachment to the framework via the platform; and
d) a carrier coupler secured to the framework;
e) a passive steering assembly attached to the axle and at least two wheels;
f) the passive steering assembly having a pivot point; and
g) the passive steering assembly configured that the wheels passively turn in the direction of travel of the towing vehicle via the pivot point;

selecting a particular style of body depending on the type of cargo to be transported;
attaching the selected body to the framework via the platform;
coupling the carrier directly to a frame of the towing vehicle using the carrier coupler, wherein the carrier coupler does not comprise a ball mounted hitch, pivoting pin box, pivot point, or sliding hitch;
towing the carrier using the towing vehicle to a desired location;
unloading cargo from the carrier at the desired location;
uncoupling the carrier from the frame of the towing vehicle using the carrier coupler; and
storing the carrier until further use is required for transporting cargo.