LOW-BED SEMITRAILER FOR CARRYING BROAD-SIZED PANELS Russian patent published in 1995 - IPC

FIELD: transport vehicles. SUBSTANCE: semitrailer has a cargo-carrying platform with lateral sides tiltable in cross plane and positioned between front and back plates of semitrailer. Corresponding mechanisms tilt and fix the platform in inclined position. Lateral side of the upper part of tilted platform is hinged to broaden the platform. The other lateral side forms a stop for transportable panels. The platform is provided with face and end sides which can be drop or removable. The other lateral side is hinged on the platform to transform it into a dumper. Both the platform and the sides are constructed uniform. In horizontal position the platform is located on the level of front and back plates forming a common loading platform. EFFECT: improved design. 2 cl, 4 dwg