Patent ID: 6164679
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: B60P,B62D

Abstract:
An auxiliary wheel assembly adapted to be mounted to one of a pair of spaced frame members of a trailer, the auxiliary wheel assembly comprising:a support member having upper and lower end portions and an elongated axis;clamping means adapted to secure said support member to one of the pair of spaced frame members without adversely affecting the structural integrity of the frame member, said clamping means including a frame member support portion mounted to said upper end portion of said support member;a wheel;spindle means for connecting said wheel to said support member, andthe auxiliary wheel assembly including a flexible reinforcing member connected thereto, and said flexible reinforcing member being of a length and having a free end adapted to be extended laterally with respect to said support member and looped about another of the pair of spaced frame members to thereby provide frame reinforcement when the auxiliary wheel assembly is in use.