Fire truck torque box aerial frame
US4570973A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 1984 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62C27/00
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention pertains to a vehicle frame particularly suitable for use with fire truck aerial apparatus wherein the frame comprises a torque box highly resistant to twisting and deformation. The frame is of a box configuration, fully enclosed, wherein the bottom surface is inwardly recessed to provide clearance for the vehicle driveshaft, and to provide rigidity and resistance to twisting, internal K-bracing plates are welded to the lateral and bottom frame portions.
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