Systems, Devices, and/or Methods for Managing Truck Trailers

• US 20190315319A1
• Filed: 04/14/2019
• Published: 10/17/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 04/15/2018
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Craig Williams
• Original Assignee: Craig Williams
• Inventors: Williams, Craig
• Application Number:
  US16/383,639
• Publication Number:
  US 20190315319A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: B60Q 5/005 automatically actuated
• CPC Class Codes: B60S 9/04 mechanically
• CPC Class Codes: B60S 9/08 the screw axis being substantially vertical
• CPC Class Codes: B60S 9/12 of telescopic type
• CPC Class Codes: B62D 63/08 Component parts or accessories

Abstract

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system comprising a Trailer. The Trailer is coupleable to a tractor. The Trailer comprises a pair of dollies. Each of the pair of dollies can comprise a support shaft and a footpad. The system comprises a single shaft that is coupled to a jack of each of the pair of dollies.

Claims

1. A system comprising:

a trailer, the trailer coupleable to a tractor, the trailer comprising a pair of dollies, each of the pair of dollies comprising a support shaft and a footpad;

a single shaft that is coupled to a jack of each of the pair of dollies; and

a drive coupled to the single shaft, the drive comprising an electric motor, the electric motor constructed to raise or lower both of the pair of dollies.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein:

the electric motor is coupled to the single shaft via a chain and sprockets.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein:

the electric motor is coupled to the single shaft via a belt and sheaves.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein:

the electric motor is coupled to the single shaft via a socket.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein:

the electric motor is controlled via a switch comprised by the tractor.

6. The system of claim 1, wherein:

the tractor is coupled to the trailer.

7. The system of claim 1, further comprising:

a camera, the camera constructed to cause transmission of a signal that comprises an image in proximity to the trailer.

8. The system of claim 1, further comprising:

a position sensor, the position sensor constructed to cause transmission of a signal that indicates a degree of extension of at least one of the support shaft or the footpad.

9. The system of claim 1, further comprising:

a wireless transceiver, the wireless transceiver constructed to receive a signal that causes the electric motor to raise or lower both of the pair of dollies.

10. The system of claim 1, further comprising:

a wireless transceiver, the wireless transceiver constructed to receive a signal that causes an alarm if a human is detected in proximity to one of the pair of dollies.

11. The system of claim 1, further comprising:

a wireless transceiver, the wireless transceiver constructed to receive a first signal that causes the electric motor to raise or lower both of the pair of dollies, wherein the signal is automatically transmitted responsive to a second signal from the tractor, wherein the tractor is positioned relative to the trailer without a driver.

12. A system comprising:

a trailer, the trailer coupleable to a tractor, the Trailer comprising a pair of dollies, each of the pair of dollies comprising a support shaft and a footpad;

a single shaft that is coupled to a jack of each of the pair of dollies; and

a drive coupled to the single shaft, the drive comprising a socket, the socket constructed to raise or lower both of the pair of dollies when rotated.

13. The system of claim 12, further comprising:

a pneumatic actuator, the pneumatic actuator coupled to the socket to raise or lower both of the pair of dollies.

14. The system of claim 12, further comprising:

a hydraulic actuator, the hydraulic actuator coupled to the socket to raise or lower both of the pair of dollies.

15. The system of claim 12, further comprising:

an electric actuator, the electric actuator coupled to the socket to raise or lower both of the pair of dollies.