US 12,227,220 B1
Replacement spreader tailgate removal, storage, reinstallation apparatus
John Gary Luken, Cincinnati, OH (US); and Anthony Thomas Luken, Lockland, OH (US)
Filed by John Gary Luken, Cincinnati, OH (US); and Anthony Thomas Luken, Lockland, OH (US)
Filed on Sep. 25, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/474,180.
Int. Cl. B62B 5/04 (2006.01); B60P 1/267 (2006.01)
CPC B62B 5/04 (2013.01) [B60P 1/267 (2013.01)] 14 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A method for removing, storing, and installing a spreader tailgate, comprising:
removal comprising:
preparing a dump body, equipped with the spreader tailgate, such that the spreader tailgate is only attached to the dump body at a set of top pivot features;
holding the spreader tailgate such that it is away from a dump body but remains disposed pivotably to the dump body;
inserting a prop between the spreader tailgate and the dump body;
positioning a cart beneath the spreader tailgate;
removing any hydraulic, electrical, or other lines;
transferring weight of the spreader tailgate from the top pivot features of the spreader tailgate to the cart;
disconnecting the top pivot features of the spreader tailgate from mating pivot features on the dump body;
storing comprising:
transporting the cart to a desired location;
holding the spreader tailgate off the ground until its next use;
installing comprising:
positioning the spreader tailgate loaded on the cart behind the dump body;
aligning the top pivot features on the spreader tailgate and the mating pivot features on the dump body;
connecting the top pivot features of the spreader tailgate to their mating pivot features on the dump body;
transferring the weight of the spreader tailgate from the cart;
connecting any hydraulic, electrical, or other lines.