Patent ID: 6821066
Filing Date: 2004-11-23
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
A combination trailer and storage rack assembly for storing and transporting an object having two oppositely facing outwardly projecting major planar surfaces, the trailer rack assembly comprising:(a) a bottom frame for supporting the panel in a vertical position, the bottom frame having a pair of longitudinally extending side portions; (b) a top frame for containing the panel while being supported on the bottom frame, the top frame having a pair of longitudinally extending side portions; (c) a plurality of struts interconnecting the bottom and top frames, the struts capable of absorbing and distributing lateral forces imposed upon at least one of the top frame, the bottom frame, and the supported panel; (d) at least one rearwardly disposed attachment projection extending from a rearward portion of at least one of the top frame, the bottom frame and an interconnecting strut, the at least one rearward attachment projection attachable to a rear tandem assembly having at least one transverse axle extending therefrom and a pair of wheels rotatably mounted on the at least one axle, the rear tandem assembly supporting the attached trailer rack assembly above a ground surface wherein the top rearward attachment projection has a downwardly oriented notch formed therein and the top portion of the rear tandem assembly has a transverse attachment bar extending therefrom, the notch capable of capturing and engaging the attachment bar upon seating the notched top rearward attachment projection on the attachment bar; and (e) at least one forwardly disposed attachment projection extending from a forward portion of at least one of the top frame, the bottom frame and an interconnecting strut, the forward attachment projection attachable to a movable front assembly, the movable front assembly supporting the attached trailer rack assembly above the ground surface; whereby imparting a longitudinal force to at least one of the front and rear assemblies correspondingly urges the trailer rack assembly in the longitudinal direction.