Patent ID: 8142135
Filing Date: 2012-03-27
Classification: B60P,B62D

Abstract:
1. A method for moving a semi-trailer with rear wheels and a fifth wheel connection with structural damage between the rear wheels and the fifth wheel connection defining a damaged portion along the width of the trailer, comprising the steps of: (a) sliding a saddle underneath the trailer between the rear wheels and the fifth wheel connection and under the damaged portion of said semi-trailer; (b) lifting the saddle to a height that provides support across the width of the trailer and returns the damaged portion of the trailer to its original height and enables a wheeled cart to be placed under the damaged portion; (c) placing a wheeled cart under the damaged portion of the semi-trailer; (d) lowering the saddle onto the wheeled cart to enable the wheeled cart to support the damaged portion of the trailer across the width of the trailer; and (e) moving the damaged semi-trailer while the damaged semi-trailer is supported by the rear wheels and the fifth wheel connection as well as the wheeled cart.