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Firefighting vehicle

US7784554B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2006
Grant dateAug 31, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA62C27/00
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved firefighting vehicle of a type supporting a pump system (e.g., a fire pump system) is provided. The firefighting vehicle generally includes a chassis and an operator cab. The operator cab is movable (e.g.; tiltable, etc.) relative to the chassis between a transit position and a service position. The firefighting vehicle also includes a fire pump system supported by the chassis at least partially under a rear portion of the operator cab. Positioning the fire pump system in such a location may advantageously allow for a vehicle with improved maneuverability or handling, reduced overall length, reduced overall height, additional capacity for storage, and/or with a fire pump system that is relatively convenient to service.

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