Fire apparatus

US12234135B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• OSHKOSH CORPORATION · US

Inventors

• David W. Archer · Hortonville, US
• Don Parshall · Oshkosh, US
• Eric D. Betz · Clintonville, US
• Eric R. Linsmeier · Larsen, US
• Jennifer L. Bloemer · Menasha, US
• Jeffrey D. Aiken · Neenah, US
• Jon J. Morrow · Neenah, US
• Michael R. Moore · Redmond, US
• Peter K. Kramer · Mexico City, MX
• Troy D. Lind · Oshkosh, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 22, 2021
• Grant date: Feb 25, 2025
• Expiry date: Sep 22, 2043

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60Y2200/49
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A fire apparatus includes a chassis, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a rear axle coupled to the chassis, a torque box coupled to the chassis, a pedestal coupled to the torque box, a ladder assembly coupled to the pedestal, and a stability assembly. The torque box has a front end and a rear end. The pedestal is positioned between the front end and the rear end of the torque box. The stability assembly includes a housing coupled to the chassis and the front end of the torque box, a pair of outriggers received within the housing, and a downrigger coupled to the rear end of the torque box. The pair of outriggers is selectively extendable laterally outward in opposing directions. The downrigger is selectively extendable downward.