Patent ID: 6409192
Filing Date: 2002-06-25
Classification: B60G,B62D

Abstract:
A slider pin release mechanism for a slider suspension system of a semi-trailer having a trailer body, said slider pin release mechanism including:a slider suspension movable longitudinally forwardly and rearwardly relative to said trailer body, a plurality of locking pins carried by said slider suspension and movable laterally into and out of locking engagement with said slider suspension and said trailer body, a rod connecting each locking pin to a plate, said plate attached to a longitudinally extending pivot rod carried on said slider suspension, said longitudinally extending pivot rod including a forward end, a ratchet gear affixed to said forward end of said pivot rod, a handle mounted on said pivot rod for rotation relative to said ratchet gear, a drive pawl mounted on said handle and engageable with said ratchet gear to drive said ratchet gear upon rotation of said handle, a holding pawl engageable with said ratchet gear, and a drive pawl release rod connected to said drive pawl.