Pivot lip dump gate
US5823630A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P1/26
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pivot lip dump gate for the dump body of a dump truck, trailer or the like comprises a split gate including a large upper hinged gate portion and a hinged lower gate or lip which serves the double function of guiding contents rearwardly from the dump body in its lowered dumping position and for closing the rearward end of the dump body in its raised transport position while also serving to lock the swinging upper gate in its closed transport position.
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