Patent · US Expired

High traction vehicle

US4529225A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 2, 1983
Grant dateJul 16, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S180/904
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A heavy duty vehicle characterized by its high traction wherein the vehicle includes a frame consisting of a heavy metal plate of a length substantially equal to the vehicle length. The frame includes laterally extending portions substantially equal to the vehicle width, and the frame may be used to define vehicle fender supports and front and rear bumpers. The frame comprises a significant portion of the vehicle net weight, and in many instances may constitute substantially one half of the vehicle weight.

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