Patent ID: 6050578
Filing Date: 2000-04-18
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
A log trailer load booster for a log trailer having a wheeled trailer frame, a payload receiving bunk pivoted on the trailer frame about a substantially upright bunk axis, and an elongated trailer beam for connection to a log truck, the booster comprising:an elongated booster frame having a forward end and a rearward end;a pivot connection on the booster frame configured to pivotably connect the booster frame to the trailer frame for up and down pivotal movement thereon about a horizontal axis;a stop on the booster frame positioned thereon to engage the trailer frame and limit down pivotal motion of the booster frame;a booster axle on the booster framea suspension between the booster axle and booster frame;an elongated link configured at a forward end to be pivotably connected to the bunk and at a rearward end to be connected to the booster frame;wherein the link is extendible and retractable;a lock device on the link selectively operable to limit retraction of the link beyond a locked position; anda load transfer device mounted to the booster frame and selectively operable to axially force the link in the locked position against the bunk and transfer payload to the booster axle.