Vehicle transport apparatus

Details Vehicle transport apparatus Vehicle transport apparatus

2005-07-29

2009-06-16

Keenan, James (Department: 3652)

Material or article handling

Traversing hoist type

Tow truck type

C414S475000, C414S481000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07547179

ABSTRACT:
A vehicle transport apparatus and method for attaching vehicles to the transport apparatus are provided. The vehicle transport apparatus preferably includes: a beam providing a kingpin on each a proximal and distal end; and an axle in vertical and horizontal sliding support of the beam, the axle providing selectable vertical and horizontal positioning of the beam relative to the axle. The method includes: collapsing a rear suspension of a first vehicle; lashing a rear axle of the first vehicle to a frame of the first vehicle; coupling a first kingpin of a vehicle transport apparatus to a fifth wheel of the first vehicle; lashing the first vehicle to a frame of the vehicle transport apparatus; elevating the vehicle transport apparatus with an axle of the vehicle transport apparatus; and coupling a second kingpin of the vehicle transport apparatus to a fifth wheel of a second vehicle.

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