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Auxiliary axle system for concrete pump truck

US7398981B1 · kind B1 · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateNov 20, 2003
Grant dateJul 15, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 4, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D61/12
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A concrete pumping truck having a forward end and a rear end with a hopper attached at the rear end of the concrete pumping truck comprises an auxiliary axle system pivotally attached to the rear end of the truck adjacent the hopper, the auxiliary axle system comprising a pair of pivotable wheels movable between a first position in contact with a ground surface and a second position elevated above the ground surface.

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