Automatic supports

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1978-05-08

1979-04-24

Peters, Jr., Joseph F.

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Articulated vehicle

B62D 5308

Patent

active

041508408

ABSTRACT:
A trailer having a front undercarriage assembly including lower members or "feet" that are adapted to automatically retract when the trailer is coupled to a tractor. Direct mechanical linkages are provided throughout the retracting mechanism to insure positive operation of the apparatus. In addition, a novel latching mechanism is disclosed that is adapted to automatically lock the vehicles in the coupled position and permit convenient disengagement of the trailer from the tractor.

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