Freight accommodation on freight carrier – Particular article accommodation – Wheeled vehicle
Patent
1993-02-04
1994-03-29
Werner, Frank E.
Freight accommodation on freight carrier
Particular article accommodation
Wheeled vehicle
187 856, 187 841, 254 89R, 414228, E04H 606
Patent
active
052979083
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for converting a semi-trailer or intermodal shipping container from carrying general freight cargo to carrying automobiles. More specifically, the present invention provides for a lift mechanism which is powered by the drive wheels of the automobile being carried by the lift so that a plurality of automobiles may be carried in two levels in an enclosed semi-trailer or intermodal shipping container. The method of the present invention is also adaptable to being employed in piggy back transportation of semi-trailers or intermodal shipping containers on railroad cars. The apparatus of the present invention is designed for flexibility in use and ease of assembly and disassembly which comprises lift assemblies based on the use of ball screws powered from flexible cable drives.
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Cox, Jr. Ray F.
Eller James
J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
Werner Frank E.
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