Semi-truck trailer gooseneck and curtain side improvements

Details Semi-truck trailer gooseneck and curtain side improvements Semi-truck trailer gooseneck and curtain side improvements

1988-06-27

1990-07-03

Pedder, Dennis H.

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Body shell

296182, 296 29, 296204, 2804231, 280789, 280799, B62D 2102, B62D 2110, B62D 3300

Patent

active

049385240

ABSTRACT:
A semi-truck trailer gooseneck assembly comprises a single curved plate extending transversely between and beyond the twin parallel longitudinal girders to form a single lower flange. The curved plate extends from the assembly supporting the floor over the fifth wheel and connecting the king pin to the trailer. The rear portion of the curved plate extends to the horizontal flat lower flanges of the twin girders extending substantially the length of the trailer. The result is a structure of increased strength and moment of inertia permitting the web depth of the gooseneck to be substantially decreased.
The rear corner post comprises a two piece welded assembly wherein the major section is substantially an elongated "S" and the minor section "L" shaped. The shapes are welded together to form a hollow center portion and a pocket portion. The "L" section forms a contact for the rear door and the pocket engages the curtain to enable the curtain to be fully tightened when closed. The configuration permits the post to retain sufficient column strength with an overall thickness of only one inch.

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