Patent ID: 6485237
Filing Date: 2002-11-26
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
A dual level trailer having a fixed position lower deck and a tiltable upper deck that comprises:the lower deck being of generally rectangular outline having forward and rearward ends, the forward end being adjacent a hitch; upright posts located at each corner of the lower deck to support the upper deck, the pair of posts located at the forward end of the lower deck being fixed in position, the pair of posts located at the rear end of the lower deck being pivotally attached to the lower deck so as to have limited forward and rearward freedom of movement; the forward end of the upper deck being pivotally attached to the upper ends of the forward posts to enable the upper deck to tilt down for cargo loading or be raised to travel position; post enclosing sleeves attached at rear corners of the upper deck, the sleeves being slidable up or down the rear posts, the sleeves having limited rotation relative to the upper deck sufficient to prevent binding when the upper deck is moved relative to the rear posts; and elevating means to raise and lower the upper deck.