Pedestal and torque box assembly for a fire apparatus

US9492695B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• OSHKOSH CORPORATION · US

Inventors

• Eric D. Betz · Clintonville, US
• David W. Archer · Hortonville, US
• Jon J. Morrow · Neenah, US
• Don Parshall · Oshkosh, US
• Peter K. Kramer · Mexico City, MX
• Troy D. Lind · Oshkosh, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 24, 2014
• Grant date: Nov 15, 2016
• Expiry date: Mar 10, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E06C5/04
• WIPO field: Environmental technology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A quint configuration fire apparatus includes a chassis defining a longitudinal direction, a body assembly coupled to the chassis and having a storage area configured to receive a ground ladder and a fire hose, a pump coupled to the chassis, a water tank coupled to the chassis, a ladder assembly including a plurality of extensible ladder sections, the ladder assembly coupled to the chassis with a pedestal and a torque box, a single front axle coupled to a front end of the chassis, and a single rear axle coupled to a rear end of the chassis. The ladder assembly is extensible to provide a horizontal reach of at least 100 feet and a vertical height of at least 105 feet. The torque box extends along the longitudinal direction and spans the single rear axle thereby transferring loading along the chassis.