Leaning control scheme for a fire apparatus
US11691599B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60S9/10
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A fire apparatus includes a chassis, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a rear axle coupled to the chassis, a ladder assembly coupled to the chassis, and a stability system. The stability system includes at least one of (i) a front downrigger coupled to the chassis, (ii) a rear downrigger coupled the chassis, or an outrigger coupled to the chassis. The stability system is controllable to facilitate leaning the fire apparatus at least two degrees relative to a ground surface while maintaining full operational capability of the ladder assembly.
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