公开(公告)号：US20250003272A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-02

申请号：US18759209

申请日：2024-06-28

Applicant: South East Manufacturing Inc.

Inventor： Zachary Hall ,  Timothy Martin ,  Nicholas Martin

IPC: E05D5/06 ,  E05D7/04

Abstract: Apparatuses and systems for limiting the range of motion of an opened tailgate of a vehicle and related methods are provided herein. A tailgate limiter apparatus can be provided for securement to a tailgate for limiting the range of motion of a swingout tailgate on a vehicle. The tailgate limiter apparatus can include an elongated body having a first end and a second end. The elongated body can include a plurality of hinge connector acceptance apertures extends through the elongated body. Each of the hinge connector acceptance apertures is configured to selectively receive a hinge connector of a hydraulic hinge used on the tailgate of the vehicle to limit the radius of swing of the tailgate of the vehicle to different degrees of swing.

公开(公告)号：US20210284257A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-16

申请号：US17216441

申请日：2021-03-29

Applicant: EAST MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

Inventor： Howard D. Booher ,  Derek Davies

IPC: B62D53/06 ,  B62D21/20

Abstract: A trailer neck reinforcement structure includes a first beam reinforcement structure that includes: (i) a first beam inner insert connected to an inner side of the first beam; and, (ii) and a first beam outer insert connected to an outer side of the first beam. A second beam reinforcement structure includes: (i) a second beam inner insert connected to an inner side of the second beam; and, (ii) and a second beam outer insert connected to an outer side of the second beam. Internal cross members extend between the first beam inner insert and the second beam inner insert. A first group of external cross members are located between the first beam outer insert and the left side rail, and a second group of external cross members are located between the second beam outer insert and the right side rail. Each external cross member comprises an inner segment connected to an outer segment.

公开(公告)号：US11046366B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-29

申请号：US16222187

申请日：2018-12-17

Applicant: East Manufacturing Corporation

Inventor： Howard D. Booher ,  Derek Davies

IPC: B62D21/20 ,  B60P7/08

Abstract: A semi-trailer includes first and second main beams and left and right side rails. A cargo platform extends between the left and right side rails. Each of the side rails includes an aluminum extrusion including an upper portion including a platform engaging portion, and a lower portion including a winch track. The lower portion further includes a projecting hook engagement wall. The hook engagement wall includes an upper surface oriented toward the cargo supporting platform and an opposite lower surface. The hook engagement wall includes a tapered nose including first and second nose walls that define a nose angle X such that said tapered nose is adapted to be received in an open recess of an associated cargo strap hook that defines a hook recess angle X′.

公开(公告)号：US20190168828A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-06

申请号：US16269113

申请日：2019-02-06

Applicant: EAST MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

Inventor： Howard D. Booher ,  Derek Davies

IPC: B62D53/06 ,  B62D21/20

Abstract: A trailer neck reinforcement structure includes a first beam reinforcement structure that includes: (i) a first beam inner insert connected to an inner side of the first beam; and, (ii) and a first beam outer insert connected to an outer side of the first beam. A second beam reinforcement structure includes: (i) a second beam inner insert connected to an inner side of the second beam; and, (ii) and a second beam outer insert connected to an outer side of the second beam. Internal cross members extend between the first beam inner insert and the second beam inner insert. A first group of external cross members are located between the first beam outer insert and the left side rail, and a second group of external cross members are located between the second beam outer insert and the right side rail. Each external cross member comprises an inner segment connected to an outer segment.

公开(公告)号：US10202153B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-12

申请号：US15598926

申请日：2017-05-18

Applicant: EAST MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

Inventor： Howard D. Booher ,  Derek Davies

IPC: B62D53/06 ,  B62D21/20

Abstract: A trailer neck reinforcement structure includes a first beam reinforcement structure that includes: (i) a first beam inner insert connected to an inner side of the first beam; and, (ii) and a first beam outer insert connected to an outer side of the first beam. A second beam reinforcement structure includes: (i) a second beam inner insert connected to an inner side of the second beam; and, (ii) and a second beam outer insert connected to an outer side of the second beam. Internal cross members extend between the first beam inner insert and the second beam inner insert. A first group of external cross members are located between the first beam outer insert and the left side rail, and a second group of external cross members are located between the second beam outer insert and the right side rail. Each external cross member comprises an inner segment connected to an outer segment.

公开(公告)号：US20170253284A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-07

申请号：US15598926

申请日：2017-05-18

Applicant: EAST MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

Inventor： Howard D. Booher ,  Derek Davies

IPC: B62D53/06 ,  B62D21/20

CPC classification number: B62D53/061 ,  B62D21/20

Abstract: A trailer neck reinforcement structure includes a first beam reinforcement structure that includes: (i) a first beam inner insert connected to an inner side of the first beam; and, (ii) and a first beam outer insert connected to an outer side of the first beam. A second beam reinforcement structure includes: (i) a second beam inner insert connected to an inner side of the second beam; and, (ii) and a second beam outer insert connected to an outer side of the second beam. Internal cross members extend between the first beam inner insert and the second beam inner insert. A first group of external cross members are located between the first beam outer insert and the left side rail, and a second group of external cross members are located between the second beam outer insert and the right side rail. Each external cross member comprises an inner segment connected to an outer segment.

公开(公告)号：US20170101141A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-13

申请号：US15388710

申请日：2016-12-22

Applicant: East Manufacturing Corporation

Inventor： Howard D. Booher ,  Russell D. Pittman ,  Derek Davies

IPC: B62D53/06 ,  B62D33/02 ,  B62D29/00 ,  B62D53/08

Abstract: A platform trailer includes a neck reinforcement structure located in the neck region to provide for a reduced height in the neck region of the trailer to increase the cargo-carrying capacity of the trailer. The height in the neck region of the trailer is less than 30% of the height in the rest of the trailer. A fifth wheel plate includes a main portion secured to both the first and second beams of the trailer. The fifth wheel plate includes a bifurcated tail portion including a first tail portion connected to the first beam and a second tail portion connected to the second beam. A kingpin is connected to the fifth wheel plate and is adapted to be engaged by an associated tractor fifth wheel.

公开(公告)号：US20160325797A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-10

申请号：US15213579

申请日：2016-07-19

Applicant: East Manufacturing Corporation

Inventor： Howard D. Booher

IPC: B62D65/02 ,  B23K31/02 ,  B62D27/02 ,  B62D29/00 ,  B62D21/20 ,  B62D25/20

CPC classification number: B62D65/02 ,  B23K31/02 ,  B23K2101/006 ,  B23K2103/10 ,  B62D21/20 ,  B62D25/2054 ,  B62D27/023 ,  B62D29/008 ,  B62D33/02 ,  B62D65/00 ,  Y10T29/49622

Abstract: A platform of a trailer includes spaced-apart left and right side rails and a plurality of extruded aluminum panels that each extend from a left lateral end abutted with said left side rail to a right lateral end abutted with said right side rail. Each of the panels includes an upper wall, a lower wall spaced-apart from the upper wall, and first and second spaced-apart end walls that are connected to and extend between the upper and lower walls. The extruded aluminum panels are abutted in series with the first end wall of one panel abutted with the second end wall of an adjacent abutted panel such that the respective upper walls of adjacent abutted panels of the platform together define an upper, cargo supporting surface of the platform. The platform is arched to correspond with the arch of the first and second beams.

Abstract translation: 拖车的平台包括间隔开的左侧和右侧轨道以及多个挤压铝板，每个从所述左侧轨道的左侧端部延伸到与所述右侧轨道抵接的右侧端部。 每个面板包括上壁，与上壁间隔开的下壁，以及连接到上壁和下壁之间并且在上壁和下壁之间延伸的第一和第二间隔开的端壁。 挤出的铝板与一个板的第一端壁与相邻的邻接板的第二端壁邻接，使得平台的相邻的邻接的板的相应的上壁一起限定了上部的货物支撑表面 平台。 该平台被拱形以对应于第一和第二梁的拱形。

公开(公告)号：US20040090059A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-13

申请号：US10699111

申请日：2003-11-01

Applicant: East Manufacturing

Inventor： James H. Adams

IPC: B62D063/06

CPC classification number: B60G7/02 ,  B60G3/145 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G2200/30 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/4302 ,  B62D29/008 ,  B62D63/08

Abstract: A hanger assembly comprises a pair of hangers; a pair of trailer attachment plates, each attachment plate attached to one of the pair of hangers; and a transverse support member having a first end attached to one of the pair of hangers and a second end attached to the remaining hanger of the pair of hangers. The hanger assembly is made of aluminum and provides a lightweight, high strength hanger assembly for a trailer that cuts down on the weight of the trailer without diminishing the strength as compared to conventional trailers, and that is compatible with a conventional air ride suspension system and retrofittable on existing aluminum trailers in a bolt-on configuration.

Abstract translation: 衣架组件包括一对衣架; 一对拖车附件板，每个附接板连接到一对吊架中的一个; 以及横向支撑构件，其具有连接到所述一对悬挂架中的一个悬挂器的第一端部，以及附接到所述一对悬挂器的其余悬架的第二端部。 衣架组件由铝制成，并且为拖车提供了一种重量轻，高强度的悬挂架组件，其与传统拖车相比减小了拖车的重量，而不会降低强度，并且与传统的空中悬挂系统兼容 可以在现有的铝拖车上以螺栓连接配置进行改装。

公开(公告)号：US20020025237A1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-28

申请号：US09815946

申请日：2001-03-23

Applicant: East Manufacturing Corp.

Inventor： James H. Adams

IPC: B61D045/00

CPC classification number: B60P7/0807 ,  B61D45/001 ,  B64D9/00

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable, locking tie down system for flat bed trailers. The tie down system comprises at least one groove within the floor of the truck trailer. Each groove has a flange extending inward on either side of the groove. One of the flanges has a plurality of notches formed in it. The system includes at least one tie down member comprising an anchor hook insertable into the groove wherein the hook registers against an anchor flange opposite the flange having the plurality of notches. Each tie down member further comprises at least one boss extending therefrom which is positioned and sized to engage at least one of the notches in the notched flange in a manner preventing the tie down member from sliding along the groove. A tie down chain or cable is attached to the tie down member in a manner to secure a load to the floor of the truck trailer. The tie down system further comprises at least one winch rail on either side of a truck trailer. A plurality of winches are slideably attached to at least one winch rail. The winches can be positioned at any location along the winch rail. Each of the plurality of winches comprises a tie down strap and a corresponding tie down strap spool slideably attached to at least one winch rail on the other side of the truck trailer. Each of the winches is used to tension a tie down strap for securing a load to the floor of a truck trailer. The slideability of the winches allows the tie down straps to be massed in one or more locations to enable more than one strap to be used on a heavy load which is not long enough to be secured using fixed tie down straps.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于平板拖车的可调整的锁紧系统。 捆扎系统包括在卡车拖车的地板内的至少一个凹槽。 每个凹槽具有在槽的任一侧向内延伸的凸缘。 其中一个凸缘中形成有多个凹口。 该系统包括至少一个系紧部件，其包括可插入凹槽中的锚钩，其中所述钩对准与具有多个凹口的凸缘相对的锚固凸缘。 每个系带部件还包括从其延伸的至少一个凸台，该凸台被定位和定尺寸成以防止系紧部件沿着凹槽滑动的方式与凹口法兰中的至少一个凹口接合。 捆扎链或电缆以固定载重车到卡车拖车的地板的方式附接到捆扎件上。 系紧系统还包括在卡车拖车的任一侧上的至少一个绞盘轨道。 多个绞盘可滑动地附接到至少一个绞盘轨道。 绞车可以位于沿着绞车轨道的任何位置。 多个绞车中的每一个都包括一个系带和一个可滑动地连接到卡车拖车另一侧上的至少一个绞盘导轨上的相应的捆扎带。 每个绞车用于张紧系带，用于将负载固定在卡车拖车的地板上。 绞车的可滑动性允许捆绑带在一个或多个位置组合，以使得不能长时间使用固定的绑扎带固定的重负载上的多个带。