Patent · US Expired

Off-highway dump truck

US4531781A · kind A · utility

34Cited by
8References
13Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 14, 1983
Grant dateJul 30, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 14, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60P1/16
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A large two axle rear dump off-highway vehicle comprising a main frame section, a tilting dump body, a cab section, a radiator section, front wheels providing steering for the vehicle, and rear wheels providing a driving power for the vehicle. The main frame section includes a pair of spaced deep "V" box sections secured in spaced relation by spaced tubular cross members for added strength, the radiator section is vertically adjustable for facilitating adjusting of the belt tension in the radiator fan drive assembly, the rear wheels are secured to the opposite ends of a common axle which is secured to the main frame section by means of upper A-frames and cooperating drag links whereby the overall length of the main frame section may be maintained at a minimum, front and rear suspension assemblies are secured between the front and rear wheels and the vehicle for absorbing substantially all of shock of the wheels during movement of the vehicle over rough terrain, and independent hand brake assembly for added safety for the vehicle and operator.

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