Dump bed connection apparatus and vehicles including same
US7770981B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 17, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32631
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus connects a dump bed to a frame structure of a vehicle and facilitates tipping of the dump bed in a selected one of a plurality of directions from a load carrying position. The apparatus includes a ball joint assembly. The ball joint assembly is configured to selectively facilitate tipping of the dump bed as directed by an actuator. Vehicles including a ball joint assembly are also provided.
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