Self-propelled tandem axle trailer
A trailer for towing a power vehicle is provided and generally includes a frame and a self propelled tandem wheel assembly. The frame includes an undercarriage chassis, and the self propelled tandem wheel assembly is positioned under the undercarriage chassis. The self propelled tandem wheel assembly includes a rear wheel assembly and a front wheel assembly, and the rear wheel assembly and the front wheel assembly are equally positioned to support the undercarriage chassis.
1. A trailer for towing behind a power vehicle, comprising:
a frame forming an undercarriage chassis, the frame includes a support rail, a plurality of support beams, connection beams, front support, and rear support to form the undercarriage chassis; and
a self-propelled tandem wheel assembly driven by an onboard source of motor power positioned under the undercarriage chassis and having a rear wheel assembly and a front wheel assembly, the rear wheel assembly includes a pair of rear wheels, a rear wheel frame, a rear steering assembly, and a rear drive assembly and the rear wheel assembly and the front wheel assembly are equally positioned to support the undercarriage chassis.
2. The trailer for towing behind the power vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the front wheel assembly includes a pair of front wheels, a front wheel frame, a front steering assembly, and a front drive assembly.
3. The trailer for towing behind the power vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the self-propelled tandem wheel assembly further includes an extension assembly.
4. The trailer for towing behind the power vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the extension assembly includes a rear end connector, a moveable axle connector, and a moving component.
5. The trailer for towing behind the power vehicle of claim 4 , wherein the front wheel assembly is positioned apart from the rear wheel assembly using the extension assembly.
6. The trailer for towing behind the power vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the trailer further comprises a control system.
7. The trailer for towing behind the power vehicle of claim 6 , wherein the control system expands and retract the front wheel assembly.
8. The trailer for towing behind the power vehicle of claim 7 , wherein the rear wheel assembly and the front wheel assembly are positioned to fully support the undercarriage chassis.
9. The trailer for towing behind the power vehicle of claim 8 , wherein the extension assembly moving the front wheel assembly along a longitudinal axis of the chassis.
10. The trailer for towing behind the power vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the frame disengaging from the power vehicle and operating self-propelled.
11. A trailer for towing behind a power vehicle, comprising:
a towable frame forming an undercarriage chassis having a support rail positioned on a lower end and running along a length, the towable frame is further secured by a front support and a rear support, the towable frame has a plurality of support beams positioned and secured apart by a plurality of connecting beams; and
a control system; and
a storage bin; and
an extension device; and
a self-driven tandem wheel assembly driven by an onboard source of motor power positioned under the undercarriage chassis and having a rear wheel assembly, the rear wheel assembly includes a steering capability using a rear steering assembly, a front wheel assembly, and an extension assembly moving the front wheel assembly.
12. The trailer for towing behind the power vehicle of claim 11 , wherein the front wheel assembly includes a steering capability using a front steering assembly.
13. The trailer for towing behind the power vehicle of claim 12 , wherein the extension assembly includes a rear end connector, a moveable axle connector, and a moving component.
14. The trailer for towing behind the power vehicle of claim 13 , wherein the rear end connector is connected to the rear wheel assembly, while the moveable axle connector is connected to the front wheel assembly.