Patent ID: 8342785
Filing Date: 2013-01-01
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
1. A universal trailer designed for transporting a container of a family of containers, comprising: a substantially horizontal frame bed configured substantially to the size of the container; a dual axle wheel assembly on which the frame bed is mounted, the wheel assembly having a substantially low profile and comprising trailer wheels; a hitch attached to the frame bed and having an adjustable height to allow for connecting the trailer to tow vehicles having tow hitch posts at different heights; and a lock down mechanism attached to the frame bed for securing the container to the frame bed; wherein the container comprises a plurality of spaced tabs extending outwards from the bottom of opposed lateral sides, and the lock down mechanism comprises a pair of rods, one on each lateral side of the container, engaging the tabs, and releasably fastened at the front and rear of the trailer; wherein the trailer and the container loaded and secured thereon form an integrated unit that is easily transported to a destination without unloading the container from the trailer.