Patent ID: 6241438
Filing Date: 2001-06-05
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
A support for assisting in stacking multiple trailer chassis one atop the other, wherein each chassis has an elongate frame the rear end of which is supported by wheels connected to the frame, and the chassis are stacked with the wheels of a second chassis overlying the wheels of a first chassis which is the lowest chassis in the stack, whereby the wheels on the first chassis engage the ground and are free to rotate to permit moving of the stack by towing of the first chassis,the support comprising a support element mountable on the frame of the first chassis, encompassing only a minor portion of the length of the frame of the first chassis, and being operable to support the wheels of the second chassis above and out of engagement with the wheels of the first chassis, said support element comprising an elongate member having a web section and stop elements projecting outwardly therefrom, said member being mountable in a position extending laterally of the frame of the first chassis, with its web section substantially horizontal and said stop elements extending upwardly therefrom to engage a wheel of said second chassis, and further having downwardly extending projections positioned to engage the frame of the first chassis to maintain the member in a selected position relative to the first chassis frame.