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Front-end discharge concrete mixer truck

US6062716A · kind A · utility

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20References
9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 16, 1998
Grant dateMay 16, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60P3/16
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A front-end discharge concrete mixer truck which includes a truck chassis with frame rails wherein the frame rails are spaced apart a distance greater than 34 inches. The truck chassis having a front end and a rear end. An engine is mounted to the truck chassis midway between the front end and the rear end thereof. A mixer assembly is attached to the chassis. The mixer assembly has a rotatable barrel and an outlet chute. The mixer barrel is driven by the engine. The outlet chute is movable so as to discharge concrete at the front end of the chassis.

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