Support structure for a canopy of a trailer
First Claim
1. A support structure for supporting a canopy on a trailer, comprising:
- a first support arm having first and second opposite ends, the first end pivotably connectable to the canopy;
an intermediate support arm having first and second opposite ends, the first end of the intermediate support arm pivotably connected to the second end of the first support arm; and
a third support arm having first and second opposite ends, the first end of the third support arm pivotably connected to the second end of the intermediate support arm and the second end of the third support arm pivotably connectable to the trailer.
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Abstract
A support structure is provided for supporting a canopy on a trailer. The support structure includes a first support arm having a first end pivotably connected to the canopy and a second pivotably connected to the first end of an intermediate support arm. The second end of the intermediate support arm is pivotably connected to the first end of a third support arm. The second end of the third support arm is pivotably connected to the trailer. First and second pneumatic springs are also provided. First pneumatic spring interconnects the first support arm and intermediate arm and the second pneumatic spring interconnects the intermediate support arm and the third support arm. The pneumatic springs assist an operator in lifting the canopy and provides sufficient force to maintain the canopy in an open position.
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20 Claims
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1. A support structure for supporting a canopy on a trailer, comprising:
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a first support arm having first and second opposite ends, the first end pivotably connectable to the canopy;
an intermediate support arm having first and second opposite ends, the first end of the intermediate support arm pivotably connected to the second end of the first support arm; and
a third support arm having first and second opposite ends, the first end of the third support arm pivotably connected to the second end of the intermediate support arm and the second end of the third support arm pivotably connectable to the trailer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. support assembly for supporting a canopy on a trailer, comprising:
- first and second support structures, each support structure including;
a first support arm having a first and second opposite ends, the first end pivotably connectable to the canopy;
an intermediate support arm having first and second opposite ends, the first end of the intermediate support arm pivotably connected to the second end of the first support arm; and
a third support arm having first and second opposite ends, the first end of the third support arm pivotably connected to the second end of the intermediate support arm and the second end of the third support arm pivotably connectable to the trailer. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
- first and second support structures, each support structure including;
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15. A trailer assembly for transporting a load, comprising:
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a frame structure extending along a longitudinal axis, the frame structure support above a supporting surface by a wheel and axle assembly;
a bed mounted on the frame structure, the bed having forward and rearward ends and being defined first and second opposite sides;
a canopy positioned on the bed, the canopy having forward and rearward ends; and
a support structure interconnecting the canopy and the bed, the support structure including;
a first support arm having a first and second opposite ends, the first end pivotably connected to the canopy;
an intermediate support arm having first and second opposite ends, the first end of the intermediate support arm pivotably connected to the second end of the first support arm; and
a third support arm having first and second opposite ends, the first end of the third support arm pivotably connected to the second end of the intermediate support arm and the second end of the third support arm pivotably connected to the bed. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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