Patent ID: 7004495
Filing Date: 2006-02-28
Classification: B60P,B62D

Abstract:
1. A trailer comprising: a forward support frame having a first upper supporting side and a rear interface side projecting downward from the first upper supporting side in a perpendicular orientation; a trailer neck connected to the forward support frame which is positioned in front of and above the first upper supporting side; a first planar deck plate attached to and covering a substantial portion of the first upper supporting side; a straight axle assembly with a pair of wheel and tire assemblies mounted on opposing hub ends thereof, the straight axle assembly mounted transversely across the forward support frame; a pair of caster wheels attached proximate left and right side ends of the rear interface side; a rear support frame having a second upper supporting side and a forward interface side projecting downward from the second upper supporting side in a perpendicular orientation; a second planar deck plate attached to and covering a substantial portion of the second upper supporting side; a third caster wheel attached to a center portion of the forward interface side; and a pair of hinge assemblies interconnecting the rear interface and forward interface sides; wherein the trailer is adapted to be configured in a deployed mode in which the rear and forward interface are positioned adjacent each other such that the forward and rear support frames form a generally oriented common flatbed platform for supporting a payload; wherein the trailer is further adapted to be configured in a vertically stowed mode in which the first and second planar deck plates are adapted to be positioned adjacent each other in an upright position.