US 12,304,564 B2
Bolt-on front bolster for intermodal chassis
Brent W. Matthews, London (CA); and John S. Taylor, Memphis, TN (US)
Assigned to IPA PATENTS LLC, East Hampton, NY (US)
Filed by IPA Patents, LLC, East Hampton, NY (US)
Filed on Jun. 3, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/831,514.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/196,296, filed on Jun. 3, 2021.
Prior Publication US 2022/0388575 A1, Dec. 8, 2022
Int. Cl. B62D 21/20 (2006.01); B62D 27/02 (2006.01); B62D 27/06 (2006.01)
CPC B62D 21/20 (2013.01) [B62D 27/02 (2013.01); B62D 27/065 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A front bolster and frame connection system for an intermodal chassis comprising:
a front bolster;
a front gooseneck frame extending from the intermodal chassis having beams;
at least one bolster mounting tab attached to the front bolster;
at least one frame mounting tab attached to the front gooseneck frame;
a front gooseneck frame mounting plate welded into the front gooseneck frame;
a backing plate located inside the front bolster, wherein the mounting plate and the backing plate are fastened together; and
at least one angle brace attached to the at least one bolster mounting tab and the at least one frame mounting tab, wherein the at least one angle brace connects the front bolster and the front gooseneck frame.