Ladder assembly for a fire apparatus
US9579530B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06C5/32
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A quint configuration fire apparatus includes a chassis, a pump and a water tank coupled to the chassis, a body assembly coupled to the chassis, a single rear axle coupled to a rear end of the chassis, and a ladder assembly having an end that is coupled to the chassis. The ladder assembly includes a first section, a second section, a third section, and a fourth section, a pad slidably coupling the first section to the second section, the pad defining a first engagement surface and a second engagement surface, and a resilient member coupling the pad to a bracket. The first engagement surface is spaced an offset distance from the second engagement surface. The bracket is positioned to support the pad such that the first engagement surface and the second engagement surface contact the second section and transfer loading along the ladder assembly.
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