Patent ID: 7083184
Filing Date: 2006-08-01
Classification: B62B,B62D

Abstract:
1. A collapsible trailer adapted to prevent selective disassembly of the device by user, the collapsible trailer comprising: a) a pair of longitudinal bed sections having inner and outer edges, b) central bed section, c) said pair of longitudinal bed sections and said central bed section forming a platform for supporting for supporting objects thereon, wherein each said inner edge of said longitudinal bed sections form a longitudinal pivot axis, and wherein each said longitudinal bed sections and said central bed section are pivotally interconnected by a hinge member co-located with said longitudinal pivot axis; and whereby said platform has an open position and a closed position; (1) wherein when said pair of longitudinal bed sections and said central bed section are in said open position all said sections are substantially co-planar and, (2) wherein when said pair of longitudinal bed sections and said central bed section are in said closed position all said bed sections form a box-like enclosure, said box-like enclosure being generally trapezoidal, d) wherein the improvement comprises at least one concurrent combination of (1) a suspension means interconnected to said outer edges, and (2) at least one axle assembly enabling selective movement of said outer edges of said longitudinal bed sections between said open and closed positions; said suspension means further comprising: (1) at least one suspension joint axially aligned and disposed around each said outer edge for enabling vertical rotation of said longitudinal sections; and (2) a leaf spring attached below said outer edges said leaf spring having a top and a base, and (3) a plurality of spring hangers securing each said top disposed underneath said suspension joint, said leaf spring secured to said axle at said base.