Stackable trailer system and associated methods

1 . A stackable trailer system, comprising:

a platform structure sized in accordance with a dimension of a shipping container;

a corner module configured to be positioned at a corner of the platform structure, wherein the corner module is formed with an upper recess and a lower recess, wherein the upper recess is configured to receive an insert connector, and wherein the lower recess is configured to receive a post extending from the platform structure;

a wheel assembly coupled to the platform structure and configured to move the platform structure; and

a deflector module configured to improve aero-dynamic characteristics of the trailer system, wherein the deflector module includes a cover portion and a frame portion, and wherein the frame portion is configured to be attached to a panel module of the trailer system, and wherein the cover portion includes a first surface having a first curvature, a second surface having a second curvature, and a third surface having a third curvature.

2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the wheel assembly further comprises a wheel, a first linking member and a second linking member, and wherein the wheel is coupled the first linking member and a second linking member.

3 . The system of claim 2 , wherein the second linking member is connected to a hydraulic component.

4 . The system of claim 2 , wherein the wheel is configured to be driven by the second linking member so as to move relatively to the first linking member between a stored position and an operation position.

5 . The system of claim 4 , wherein when the wheel is in a stored position, the first linking member is generally perpendicular to the second linking member.

6 . The system of claim 4 , wherein when the wheel is in an operation position, the first linking member is generally parallel to the second linking member.

7 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a towing bar assembly coupled to the platform structure, wherein the towing bar assembly is adjustable between a towing position and a stored position.

8 . The system of claim 7 , wherein the towing bar assembly includes a security mechanism, and wherein the security mechanism includes sleeve component and an elongated member.

9 . The system of claim 8 , wherein when the towing bar assembly is in a towing position, the elongated member passes through the sleeve component and extends into the platform structure.

10 . The system of claim 8 , wherein when the towing bar assembly is in a stored position, the elongated member passes through the sleeve component and extends in a direction perpendicular to the platform structure.

11 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a panel module configured to provide enclosure and surrounding support to the stackable trailer system.

12 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the panel module is made of a whole, uncut aluminum panel.

13 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the panel module includes two aluminum surface layers with an insulation layer therebetween.

14 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a door assembly coupled to the platform structure, wherein the door assembly includes a door and a support connector.

15 . The system of claim 14 , wherein the support connector is configured to cover a gap formed between the door and the platform structure, when the door is in an open position.

16 . A method, comprising:

positioning a first corner module on a first post of a first trailer system;

aligning a first end of an insert connector with an upper recess of the first corner module;

positioning the first end of the insert connector in the upper recess of the first corner module;

positioning a second corner module on a second post of a second trailer system, wherein second trailer system includes a lower recess formed on a bottom surface of the second trailer system;

aligning a second end of the insert connector with the lower recess of the second trailer system;

positioning the second end of the insert connector in the lower recess of the second trailer system; and

a deflector module configured to improve aero-dynamic characteristics of the trailer system, wherein the deflector module includes a cover portion and a frame portion, and wherein the frame portion is configured to be attached to a panel module of the trailer system, and wherein the cover portion includes a first surface having a first curvature, a second surface having a second curvature, and a third surface having a third curvature.

17 . A method, comprising:

positioning a frame portion of a deflector module on a surface of a panel module of a trailer system;

aligning a cover portion of the deflector module with the frame portion; and

securing the cover portion of the deflector module with the frame portion in a first direction generally perpendicular to the surface or in a second direction generally parallel to the surface, wherein the deflector module is configured to improve aero-dynamic characteristics of the trailer system, wherein the deflector module includes a cover portion and a frame portion, and wherein the frame portion is configured to be attached to a panel module of the trailer system, and wherein the cover portion includes a first surface having a first curvature, a second surface having a second curvature, and a third surface having a third curvature.