Patent ID: 6371505
Filing Date: 2002-04-16
Classification: B60P,B62D

Abstract:
A trailer for hauling large, heavy loads comprising:a jeep including: a first connector for connecting said jeep to a hitch on a tractor; a first hitch for releasably receiving a connector; a dolly, said dolly including a second hitch for releasably receiving a connector; a load unit including: a front gooseneck and a rear gooseneck, each of said front and rear goosenecks including: a gooseneck connector for releasable connection to a hitch; substantially vertical member; a beam attached between said vertical member and said gooseneck connector; and a hydraulic cylinder operably connected between said beam and said gooseneck connector wherein the relative height between said beam and said gooseneck connector varies in response to extension or retraction of said hydraulic cylinder; and a plurality of wheel assemblies wherein each of said wheel assemblies includes a suspension cylinder in fluid communication with said hydraulic cylinder such that a load applied to said load unit will apply a force to said suspension cylinder and a portion of said force will be communicated to said hydraulic cylinder.