IP Library Granted Patent US 8,429,801
Granted Patent B2
US 8,429,801 · App. 13/160,965 · Granted Apr 30, 2013

Mobile extendable boom refurbishment trailer

View Patent ↗
Loading inventors, assignments & file history…
Monitor This Case
Get email alerts when status or documents change.
Order Certified Copies
Most orders are placed with the USPTO same day — all within 24 business hours.
Order via The Patent Place →
Pre-filled with this patent's details
Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 8,429,801
App. No.
13/160,965
Granted
Apr 30, 2013
Kind
B2
Abstract

A trailer and method for servicing an extendable boom loading apparatus. The trailer includes an end, a support structure, and a plurality of tools. The end opens and receives the extendable boom loading apparatus when extended. The support structure is coupled to the trailer and supports at least a part of the extendable boom loading apparatus at a convenient working height for a technician in the trailer. The tools are coupled to the trailer and are operable to service the extendable boom loading apparatus.

Claims (29)

1. A trailer configured to service an extendable boom loading apparatus, the trailer comprising:

an end, configured to open and to receive the extendable boom loading apparatus when extended;

a support structure coupled to the trailer, including a beam extending along a length of the trailer and a hoist movably coupled to the beam, the support structure configured to support at least a part of the extendable boom loading apparatus with the hoist; and

a plurality of tools coupled to the trailer, the plurality of tools operable to service the extendable boom loading apparatus.

2. The trailer of claim 1 , wherein the trailer further comprises an extension configured to be retracted for transport and extended from a side of the trailer to provide additional working area within the trailer.

3. The trailer of claim 2 , wherein one or more of the plurality of tools are mounted to the extension.

4. The trailer of claim 1 , further comprising storage facilities for one or more of parts and supplies for servicing the extendable boom loading apparatus.

5. The trailer of claim 1 , wherein the hoist includes a chain configured to operate the hoist.

6. The trailer of claim 1 , further comprising an isolation apparatus, configured to be placed across the end of the trailer and reduce or prevent byproducts of activities in the trailer from leaving the trailer.

7. The trailer of claim 1 , further comprising an exhaust fan configured to expel fumes from the trailer.

8. The trailer of claim 1 , wherein the support structure is coupled to a floor of the trailer.

9. A method of servicing an extendable boom loading apparatus mounted adjacent to a loading dock, the method comprising:

positioning an open end of a trailer adjacent to the loading dock, wherein the open end of the trailer is configured to receive the extendable boom loading apparatus;

supporting at least a part of the extendable boom loading apparatus using a support structure coupled to the trailer, the part of the extendable boom loading apparatus supported at a convenient working height for a technician in the trailer; and

servicing the extendable boom loading apparatus using a plurality of tools coupled to the trailer.

10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the trailer includes an extension, the method further comprising:

extending the extension from a side of the trailer to provide additional working area within the trailer.

11. The method of claim 10 , wherein one or more of the plurality of tools are mounted to the extension.

12. The method of claim 9 , wherein the trailer includes an storage facilities, the method further comprising storing one or more of parts and supplies for servicing the extendable boom loading apparatus in the storage facilities.

13. The method of claim 9 , wherein

the support structure includes a beam extending along a length of the trailer, and

supporting at least a part of the extendable boom loading apparatus using a support structure includes supporting the part of the extendable boom loading apparatus using the beam.

14. The method of claim 13 , wherein

the support structure includes a hoist movably coupled to the beam and

supporting at least a part of the extendable boom loading apparatus using a support structure includes supporting the part of the extendable boom loading apparatus using the hoist.

15. The method of claim 14 , further comprising using a chain to operate the hoist.

16. The method of claim 9 , further comprising placing an isolation apparatus across the end of the trailer, the isolation apparatus configured to reduce or prevent byproducts of activities in the trailer from leaving the trailer.

17. The method of claim 9 , further comprising expelling fumes from the trailer using an exhaust fan.

18. The method of claim 9 , wherein the support structure is coupled to a floor of the trailer.

Assignments (3)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 23, 2022
From: SIEMENS LOGISTICS LLC
To: KÖRBER SUPPLY CHAIN LLC
Reel/Frame 061509/0808 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Jan 14, 2020
From: SIEMENS POSTAL, PARCEL & AIRPORT LOGISTICS LLC
To: SIEMENS LOGISTICS LLC
Reel/Frame 051588/0282 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 3, 2019
From: SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC.
To: SIEMENS POSTAL, PARCEL & AIRPORT LOGISTICS LLC
Reel/Frame 049081/0626 →