Patent ID: 7237803
Filing Date: 2007-07-03
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
1. A drag wheel apparatus adapted for cooperative engagement with an angular skid bracket engaged upon the rear of a vehicle used for travel over a road surface, comprising: at least one roller having a circumferential surface; a mount, said mount having a first sidewall, said first sidewall having an attachment end, a mid portion, and a distal end opposite said attachment end; said mount having a second sidewall, said second sidewall having an attachment end, a mid portion, and a distal end opposite said attachment end; a topwall engaged to said first sidewall and second side wall at their respective attachment ends; said mount having a mounted position wherein lower portions of said distal ends of said first sidewall and said second sidewall extend below a bottom surface of said angular skid bracket; an axle, said axle cooperatively engageable through said roller between said lower portions of said first and second sidewall with said circumferential surface projecting beyond said distal ends of said sidewalls; a support pin in a removable engagement with said first and second sidewall of said mount in said mounted position, said removable engagement positioning said support pin between said axle and said bottom surface of said angular skid plate; and means to force said topwall away from said angular skid bracket thereby subjecting a compressive force of said support pin against said bottom surface of said angular skid bracket, to maintain said mount in said mounted position.