公开(公告)号：US11751531B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-12

申请号：US17766196

申请日：2020-09-30

Applicant: Titan Trailers Inc.

Inventor： Michael Kloepfer ,  Dan Cohoe ,  Bryan Morris Bracewell ,  Andrew Joseph Maertens

IPC: A01K1/00 ,  B60P3/04 ,  B62D33/04

CPC classification number: A01K1/0035 ,  B60P3/04 ,  B62D33/042

Abstract: A livestock container has a plurality of levels and compartments formed by a plurality of convertible platforms and compartment gates. In some embodiments, the convertible platforms are bi-fold platforms hingedly mounted to sidewalls of the container and moveable between deployed and stored positions. When in the stored positions, the convertible platforms extend minimally from the sidewall, eliminating or reducing obstacles to movement of livestock or humans. The convertible platforms are configured to rest on upper edges of corresponding compartment gates below, and the container may be free of any central post, thereby eliminating obstacles caused thereby to movement of livestock or humans. The sidewalls and floor may be formed of hollow-core extruded aluminum panels, and longitudinal channels formed therein may house pipes or electrical wires for conducting water or electricity to ventilation fans, lights, or misters, or for storing water.

公开(公告)号：US10442280B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-15

申请号：US16207779

申请日：2018-12-03

Applicant: TITAN TRAILERS INC.

Inventor： Rick Lees ,  Andrew Joseph Maertens ,  Michael Kloepfer

IPC: B60J7/14 ,  B60J10/30 ,  B60J10/82 ,  B60P7/02 ,  B62D65/08 ,  B60J7/16 ,  B60J10/90 ,  B62D63/08

Abstract: A trailer has a container with top doors having a frame and weatherproof thermoplastic inserts. Sealing flaps are provided at edges of the top doors to make sealing contact with sidewall top rails or top edges of end walls and tailgate. The top doors have angled extensions with grooves for ball gaskets to overlap in hand-in-hand fashion to form a reliable seal where the top doors come together. The system provides a weatherproof means to enclose the container to prevent or deter entry of water.

公开(公告)号：US10427726B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-01

申请号：US15810180

申请日：2017-11-13

Applicant: Titan Trailers Inc.

Inventor： Andrew Joseph Maertens ,  Michael Kloepfer

IPC: B62D33/04 ,  B60P1/00 ,  B62D33/033 ,  B62D63/08 ,  B60P3/00 ,  B62D33/023

Abstract: A trailer for transporting bulk material has a container mounted on a chassis and wheeled suspension. The container has opposing sidewalls, a floor, a front wall, and a rear opening. The trailer further has an unloading system comprising a plow and a plow motor system. The plow is disposed in the container and shaped and sized to span substantially a transverse cross-section of the container. The plow motor system is operable to move the plow longitudinally in the container to urge or push the bulk material in the container toward and out of the rear opening of the container. At least one of the sidewalls comprises a removable panel installed longitudinally along a bottom of the sidewall, wherein an inward-facing surface of the removable panel and an inward-facing surface of the sidewall are substantially co-planar.

公开(公告)号：US10086884B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-02

申请号：US15551166

申请日：2015-05-13

Applicant: TITAN TRAILERS INC.

Inventor： Andrew Joseph Maertens ,  Michael Kloepfer

IPC: B62D33/037 ,  B62D33/027 ,  B62D63/08 ,  E05F7/04 ,  B60P1/26

Abstract: A trailer may include a tailgate stabilizing mechanism to reduce movement of the tailgate during transport in order to reduce wear and tear. A knob is mounted at or near an edge of the tailgate. A cup which may be mounted at or formed in a mating gusset, bracket, or flange, is sized and shaped fittingly to receive the knob. The mating gusset, bracket, or flange is mounted to the container and positioned to receive the knob in the cup when the tailgate is closed. A locking mechanism may be configured to press on the tailgate when closed so as to compress the knob in the cup to reduce further movement of the tailgate. The knob may be removable and replaceable, and thus may be replaced following wear and tear of the knob.

公开(公告)号：US20180050739A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-22

申请号：US15550247

申请日：2015-05-14

Applicant: Titan Trailers Inc.

Inventor： Andrew Joseph Maertens ,  Michael Kloepfer

IPC: B62D33/04 ,  B62D53/06 ,  B62D63/08 ,  E05D3/12 ,  E05F1/12 ,  E05F15/63

CPC classification number: B62D33/04 ,  B60J7/1621 ,  B62D53/06 ,  B62D63/08 ,  E05D3/125 ,  E05D7/00 ,  E05F1/1215 ,  E05F15/63 ,  E05Y2201/492 ,  E05Y2600/634 ,  E05Y2900/516

Abstract: A top-loadable cargo trailer has one or more top doors mounted to a container using hinge assemblies which are located entirely within a perimeter of the container when the top door is closed. In this way, no part of the full width, length, or height of the container is taken up by overhanding hinges, and in jurisdictions limiting container width, length, and height no amount of container volume is sacrificed due to hinge overhang. The hinge assemblies have a compound, or dual hinge biased by a resistance mechanism such as a coil spring to provide an orderly opening and closing sequence of the top door. When fully open, the top door hangs vertically flush against the container wall, thus minimize hazard to works and equipment moving about the container.

公开(公告)号：US09849921B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-26

申请号：US15472902

申请日：2017-03-29

Applicant: Titan Trailers Inc.

Inventor： Andrew Joseph Maertens ,  Michael Kloepfer

IPC: B62D33/00 ,  B62D33/04 ,  B62D33/033 ,  B62D63/08 ,  B60P3/00 ,  B60P1/00

CPC classification number: B62D33/046 ,  B60P1/006 ,  B60P3/00 ,  B62D33/023 ,  B62D33/033 ,  B62D63/08

Abstract: A trailer for transporting bulk material has a container mounted on a chassis and wheeled suspension. The container has opposing sidewalls, a floor, a front wall, and a rear opening. The trailer further has an unloading system comprising a plow and a plow motor system. The plow is disposed in the container and shaped and sized to span substantially a transverse cross-section of the container. The plow motor system is operable to move the plow longitudinally in the container to urge or push the bulk material in the container toward and out of the rear opening of the container. At least one of the sidewalls comprises a removable panel installed longitudinally along a bottom of the sidewall, wherein an inward-facing surface of the removable panel and an inward-facing surface of the sidewall are substantially co-planar.