Cargo trailers: Difference between revisions

From
No edit summary
 
(12 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Projects infobox
{{Projects infobox
|image       = Cargo-trailer.png
|image           = Cargo-trailer.png
|designer    = [[User:Tim|Timothy Schmidt]]
|designers      = [[User:Tim|Timothy Schmidt]]
|date         = 2021
|date           = 2021
|tools       = [[Wrenches]]
|vitamins        =
|parts       = [[Frames]], [[Nuts]], [[Bolts]], [[End caps]], [[Plates]], [[Wheels]], [[Axial bearings]], [[Keyed shafts]], [[Wheel adapters]], [[Shaft collars]]
|materials      =
|techniques   = [[Tri joints]], [[Shelf joints]]
|transformations =
|git         =  
|lifecycles      =
|stl          =  
|tools           = [[Wrenches]]
|parts           = [[Frames]], [[Nuts]], [[Bolts]], [[End caps]], [[Plates]], [[Wheels]], [[Axial bearings]], [[Keyed shafts]], [[Wheel hubs]], [[Shaft collars]]
|techniques     = [[Tri joints]], [[Shelf joints]], [[Wheels and axles]]
|git             =
|files          =  
|suppliers      =  
}}
}}


Line 14: Line 19:


=Introduction=
=Introduction=
A trailer is an unpowered vehicle towed by a powered vehicle. It is commonly used for the transport of goods and [[:Category:materials|materials]].  
A bicycle trailer is a motorless wheeled frame with a hitch system for transporting cargo by bicycle. It can greatly increase a bike's cargo capacity, allowing point-to-point haulage of objects up to 4 cubic yards (3 cubic metres) in volume that weigh as much as half a ton.  


=Challenges=
=Challenges=


=Approaches=
=Approaches=
==Cycle trailer==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Cycle cargo trailer.jpg|Cycle cargo trailer
Wheel adapters.jpg|Wheel adapters
Wheel adapters.jpg|Wheel adapters
Rear wheel assembly.jpg|Rear wheel mockup
Rear wheel assembly.jpg|Rear wheel mockup
Front spindle.jpg|Front spindles
</gallery>
</gallery>
==flat bed trailer==
* side bike attachment w/ [https://www.amazon.com/Sydien-Bearing-M8X1-25-Economy-Lubricating/dp/B07YXM56MM/ Right Hand Rod End Bearing M8X1.25 Female Thread]
* side bike attachment w/ [https://www.amazon.com/Sydien-Bearing-M8X1-25-Economy-Lubricating/dp/B07YXM56MM/ Right Hand Rod End Bearing M8X1.25 Female Thread]
* bolt-on pneumatic utility tires @ below deck level for true flat bed loading
* bolt-on pneumatic utility tires @ below deck level for true flat bed loading
Line 32: Line 37:
* modular totes
* modular totes


==Truck trailer==
<gallery>
Truck cargo trailer.jpg|
Front spindle.jpg|Front spindles
</gallery>
==Tractor trailer==


=References=
=References=
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trailer_(vehicle) Wikipedia: Trailer]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trailer_(vehicle) Wikipedia: Trailer]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_trailer Wikipedia: Bicycle trailer]
* [https://www.donkeytrailers.com/ Donkey Trailers]

Latest revision as of 01:15, 12 July 2022

Introduction

A bicycle trailer is a motorless wheeled frame with a hitch system for transporting cargo by bicycle. It can greatly increase a bike's cargo capacity, allowing point-to-point haulage of objects up to 4 cubic yards (3 cubic metres) in volume that weigh as much as half a ton.

Challenges

Approaches

Cycle trailer

  • side bike attachment w/ Right Hand Rod End Bearing M8X1.25 Female Thread
  • bolt-on pneumatic utility tires @ below deck level for true flat bed loading
  • expanded mesh bottom w/ tiled coroplast for all weather drainage and easy strapping
  • plastic fencing + coroplast sides
  • central beam, braces at front, rear, wheels. corner posts w/ pvc flag pole
  • modular totes

Truck trailer

Tractor trailer

References