Robert F Pinto

US Patent:

41323262, Jan 2, 1979

Filed:

Apr 18, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/788182

Inventors:

Robert R. Pinto - Camden NJ

International Classification:

B60P 152
B60P 708
B62D 5308

US Classification:

214515

Abstract:

A novel cargo trailer for carrying containerized loads is disclosed, which can be pulled from either end and comprises a plurality of axles, each of which is movable with respect to the undercarriage of the cargo bed to facilitate multi-directional hauling, better weight distribution, and the storage of a fully loaded trailer without utilizing a landing gear.

US Patent:

41114507, Sep 5, 1978

Filed:

Jul 22, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/818194

Inventors:

Robert R. Pinto - Camden NJ

International Classification:

B60D 116

US Classification:

280405A

Abstract:

A novel multiple hook-up movable axle trailer is disclosed comprising the features of removable track extensions to allow the positioning of slidable axle assemblies at extreme ends of the trailer to thereby attain a maximum bridging distance between axles. A novel slidable kingpin assembly is also disclosed which may be used to facilitate the alternate end hook-up of an appropriately fitted trailer regardless of the absence of a permanent kingpin in that location. Alternatively, the slidable kingpin assembly may be used in combination with a novel pivotal axle assembly which may either be fixed or have a fork attached thereto and be released for steering.

US Patent:

41114515, Sep 5, 1978

Filed:

Jul 15, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/816047

Inventors:

Robert R. Pinto - Camden NJ

International Classification:

B62D 5306

US Classification:

280408

Abstract:

A novel system is disclosed for carrying containerized loads, which system basically comprises at least two trailers, at least one of which may be pulled from either end, such that a novel dolly may be utilized to interconnect said trailers for transport, while at the same time facilitating end loading cargo dock access to a plurality of containers mounted on each trailer. Additionally, a novel dolly is disclosed for coupling two trailers together for hauling, which dolly preferably comprises a plurality of axles, each of which is movable with respect to the frame of the dolly and with respect to each other to facilitate multi-directional trailer hauling, better weight distribution, easy hook-up, and convenient storage. The preferred embodiment dolly comprises means for limiting the pivotal action of the dolly with respect to its associated trailers, particularly during hook-up, loading or unloading operations. Finally, the tracking members of each of the trailers and dolly are provided with service blocks which facilitate the easy removal or addition of one or more axles from these units.