Body for a truck and a truck
US11440454B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2200/142
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is in the form of a body (111) adapted to be fitted to a truck having at least two axles. The body is capable of tipping once fitted to the truck. The body comprises two side surfaces (13) interconnected by a longitudinal surface (21) to keep the side surfaces in spaced apart relation. The longitudinal surface and the side surface define a cavity (30) for receiving a payload. The longitudinal surface is configured such that the payload is self-centering as the body is loaded, such that in operation the distribution of load on each of the at least two axles remain substantially the same between a first payload having a first volume and a second payload having a second volume, neither payload resulting in the gross vehicle weight limit being exceeded.
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