Support structure for concrete mixer vehicle
US11186010B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P3/16
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A concrete mixer vehicle comprises a chassis, an engine, a cab, a drum assembly, a front roller pedestal, a transmission mounting bracket assembly, and a rear pedestal. The chassis has a frame. The drum assembly includes a mixing drum, a drum driver, and a hopper assembly. The front roller pedestal is configured to support a front end of the mixing drum. The front roller pedestal includes a support member configured to provide support to the front roller pedestal in a longitudinal direction with respect to a longitudinal axis of the frame. The rear pedestal is configured to support a rear end of the mixing drum. The rear pedestal includes a first bar-pin member and a second bar-pin member configured to couple the rear pedestal in a first installation position or a second installation position based on a length of the mixing drum.
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