Patent ID: 8051545
Filing Date: 2011-11-08
Classification: B60S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of assembling a trailer landing gear assembly comprising: providing a mounting assembly including a first aperture and a second aperture each extending therethrough; coupling a first bearing member within the first aperture of the mounting assembly; providing a first gear; inserting a first shaft into the first bearing and the first gear, wherein the first shaft is supported for rotation within the first bearing; providing a telescoping leg assembly adapted to support a trailer load thereon, wherein the telescoping leg assembly includes an upper leg section and a lower leg section in telescoping engagement with the upper leg section; and coupling the mounting assembly to the leg assembly subsequent to the steps of coupling the first bearing member and inserting the first shaft; coupling a second bearing member within the second aperture of the mounting assembly; providing a second gear; and inserting a second shaft into the second bearing and the second gear, wherein the second shaft is supported for rotation within the second bearing and is operably coupled to the first shaft, and wherein the step of coupling the mounting assembly to the leg assembly is subsequent to the steps of coupling the second bearing member and inserting the second shaft.