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Transport trailer load balancing suspension and steering systems

  • US 10,350,954 B2
  • Filed: 10/27/2017
  • Issued: 07/16/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/02/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A steering system for at least one axle of a multi-axle transport trailer, the steering system comprising:

  • a hydraulic control valve that distributes fluid to one or more cylinders configured to turn wheels on either end of the at least one axle;

    a sensing device that monitors turning movement of the wheels, wherein when the trailer is moved in reverse the sensing device prompts a switch to send a signal to the hydraulic control valve to cause the cylinders to turn or straighten the wheels based on the turning movement.

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