Patent ID: 7246986
Filing Date: 2007-07-24
Classification: B60G,B62B

Abstract:
1. A slat carrier for facilitating transporting a slat used in an animal pen, the slat carrier comprising: a support assembly being adapted tar selectively receiving the slat to be transported; a mounting assembly being rotatably coupled to said support assembly, said support assembly being rotated with respect to said mounting assembly such that said support assembly is adapted for rotating the slat from a horizontal position to a vertical position said mounting assembly being adapted for being selectively coupled to a vehicle such that said mounting assembly permits the vehicle to transport the slat supported by said support assembly; and a wheel assembly being coupled to said mounting assembly, said wheel assembly being adapted for engaging a support surface such that said wheel assembly facilitates transportation of said support assembly across the support surface; wherein said wheel assembly comprises an arm member and at least one wheel, said wheel being rotatably coupled to said arm member such that said wheel is adapted for rolling across the support surface, said arm member being pivotally coupled to said mounting assembly such that said arm member changes angle with respect to said mounting assembly to maintain contact between said wheel and the support surface when the vehicle raises and lowers said mounting assembly.