Patent ID: 6902226
Filing Date: 2005-06-07
Classification: B60J,B60P,B62D

Abstract:
1. A semi-trailer for contained transport of salvageable materials, comprising: a platform supported by a wheeled undercarriage for towed transport, said platform having a first sidewall extended along a first side and having a second sidewall extended along a second side of said platform, each first and second sidewall having upper portions extended upwardly to bound an open top having a sufficient width to receive salvageable materials therein; front and rear end walls extended between said first and second sidewalls; a partition wall spaced apart between said front and rear end walls, said partition wall being upwardly oriented for separation of said platform into a forward compartment and a rearward compartment; said second sidewall is mounted for clamshell movement between a closed position aligned along said second side and a raised position above said platform, said second sidewall including front and rear upper support segments extending laterally adjacent of respective front and rear end walls, each upper support segment having front and rear connecting ends pivotably mounted proximal of respective front and rear upper portions of said first sidewall; and a lifting mechanism for movement of said second sidewall to said raised position above said platform; whereby side access to said platform is provided for loading and unloading of salvageable materials with said second sidewall in said raised position and said second sidewall is pivotable to said closed position for containment of salvageable materials during towed transport.