Patent ID: 8523286
Filing Date: 2013-09-03
Classification: B60P,B62D

Abstract:
1. A method for interchanging a trailer body with a dump body having a hydraulic cylinder on a truck, including the steps of: uncoupling the trailer body from a 5th wheel; detaching the 5th wheel from the truck; removing the 5th wheel from the truck; attaching a hoist system to the dump body; lifting the dump body with the hoist system; attaching the dump body to the truck whereby the dump body is capable of pivoting relative to the truck; attaching the hydraulic cylinder to the truck such that the hydraulic cylinder is capable of articulating the dump body between a load carrying position and a load dumping position; detaching the hoist system from the dump body; and attaching a boom arm system to the 5th wheel, wherein the boom arm system is used during the step of removing the 5th wheel from the truck.