Outrigger assembly for a fire apparatus
US9580962B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06C5/04
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A quint configuration fire apparatus includes a chassis, a body assembly coupled to the chassis and configured to receive a ground ladder, a fire hose, a pump, and a water tank, a ladder assembly including a plurality of extensible ladder sections, the ladder assembly having a proximal end that is coupled to the chassis, a single front axle coupled to a front end of the chassis, a single rear axle coupled to a rear end of the chassis, a single set of outriggers coupled to the chassis and positioned forward of the single rear axle, and a stability foot coupled to the chassis and positioned rearward of the single rear axle. The ladder assembly is extensible to provide a horizontal reach of at least 100 feet.
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