Abstract

A trailer (10) for transporting an item of plant machinery comprises a frame (12) including a hitch (16) for connecting the trailer to a vehicle; a platform (20) for supporting said item of plant machinery, the platform including a front edge; and a storage apparatus (130) for retaining an item of equipment for attachment to said item of plant machinery. The storage apparatus comprises a support tray(132) including a base panel (134) and a retaining end wall (144) extending from a first end edge of the base, the retaining end wall including a notch (148) for receiving a part of said item of equipment therethrough; and a mounting member (160) arranged to secure the support tray to the trailer such that the support tray is disposed between the front edge of the platform and the hitch, and an angle between a plane of the base panel and a plane of the platform is between 2° and 10°.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 3/06 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying vehicles

Abstract

This invention relates to a support structure for a trailer, and in particular to a support structure for a trailer for transporting an item of plant equipment such as an excavator. The support structure may be in the form of a bucket rest. A support structure for an excavator attachment on a trailer comprises a platform having an upper surface on which a load may be supported in use; means for securing the platform to a part of a trailer adjacent a bed of the trailer; and a projection extending over the platform and being spaced from the platform such that a part of a load being supported by the platform may be disposed between the platform and the projection to limit movement of the load in a direction substantially perpendicular to a plane of the platform.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 3/06 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying vehicles

Abstract

This invention relates to a securing system for a trailer, and in particular to a retainer for securing an item of plant machinery, such as an excavator, to a trailer. This invention further relates to a method of securing an item of plant machinery to a trailer. A securing system for securing an item of plant machinery to a trailer comprises a retainer disposed in a forward region of the trailer, the retainer comprising a recess for receiving a part of a dozer blade of said plant machinery, and the retainer being configured such that movement of a dozer blade engaged with the recess is restricted in forwards, rearwards and upwards directions relative to a floor of the trailer.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 3/06 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying vehicles

Abstract

The present invention relates to a container for transport and storage of excavator attachments. In particular, but not exclusively, the present invention relates to a container for securing excavator attachments on a trailer. A container for retaining an excavator attachment on a trailer comprises a lower portion including a base, a pair of opposing end walls, and a front wall; a lid connected to the lower portion and arranged to pivot between a first position, in which the container may receive an excavator attachment, and a second position, in which the excavator attachment is retained by the container; and a coupling configured to secure the container to a trailer such that the end walls of the lower portion are adjacent side walls of the trailer and the front wall of the lower portion is adjacent a front wall of the trailer, wherein a depth of the lid, in a direction perpendicular to the base of the container, is greater than a depth of the lower portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25H 5/00 - Tool, instrument or work supports or storage means used in association with vehiclesWorkers' supports, e.g. mechanics' creepers
• B60P 3/06 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying vehicles

Abstract

This invention relates to a securing system for a trailer, and in particular to a retainer for securing an item of plant machinery, such as an excavator, to a trailer. This invention further relates to a method of securing an item of plant machinery to a trailer. A securing system for securing an item of plant machinery to a trailer comprises a retainer disposed in a forward region of the trailer, the retainer comprising a recess for receiving a part of a dozer blade of said plant machinery, and the retainer being configured such that movement of a dozer blade engaged with the recess is restricted in forwards, rearwards and upwards directions relative to a floor of the trailer.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 3/06 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying vehicles

Abstract

This invention relates to a support structure for a trailer, and in particular to a support structure for a trailer for transporting an item of plant equipment such as an excavator. The support structure may be in the form of a bucket rest. A support structure for an excavator attachment on a trailer comprises a platform having an upper surface on which a load may be supported in use; means for securing the platform to a part of a trailer adjacent a bed of the trailer; and a projection extending over the platform and being spaced from the platform such that a part of a load being supported by the platform may be disposed between the platform and the projection to limit movement of the load in a direction substantially perpendicular to a plane of the platform.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 3/06 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying vehicles

Abstract

The present invention relates to a container for transport and storage of excavator attachments. In particular, but not exclusively, the present invention relates to a container for securing excavator attachments on a trailer. A container for retaining an excavator attachment on a trailer comprises a lower portion including a base, a pair of opposing end walls, and a front wall; a lid connected to the lower portion and arranged to pivot between a first position, in which the container may receive an excavator attachment, and a second position, in which the excavator attachment is retained by the container; and a coupling configured to secure the container to a trailer such that the end walls of the lower portion are adjacent side walls of the trailer and the front wall of the lower portion is adjacent a front wall of the trailer, wherein a depth of the lid, in a direction perpendicular to the base of the container, is greater than a depth of the lower portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 3/06 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying vehicles
• B25H 5/00 - Tool, instrument or work supports or storage means used in association with vehiclesWorkers' supports, e.g. mechanics' creepers