Abstract

A system for connecting an actuator between a dump body and a chassis of a truck includes a cradle assembly for connecting the actuator to the chassis, and a hoist bracket assembly for connecting the actuator to the dump body. At least one of the cradle assembly and the hoist bracket assembly includes a set of bushings for receiving the actuator therebetween and for connecting the actuator to the at least one of the cradle assembly and the hoist bracket assembly. The set of bushings is selected based on the actuator to be connected to the at least one of the cradle assembly and the hoist bracket assembly. Methods for connecting an actuator between a dump body and a chassis of a truck are also provided. A hinge assembly for pivotally connecting a dump body to a chassis of a truck is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 1/28 - Tipping-body constructions

Abstract

A dump body pivotally connected to a subframe mounted on a chassis of a truck. The dump body has a floor and at least one mount connected to an underside of the floor, and the at least one mount defines a channel having an open end. The truck further has a dump body lifting assembly operatively connected between the subframe and the dump body for pivoting the dump body relative to the subframe, the dump body lifting assembly having a connecting member received in the open end of the channel. A method of assembling the dump body to the subframe is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 1/28 - Tipping-body constructions

Abstract

A dump body pivotally connected to a subframe mounted on a chassis of a truck. The dump body has a floor and at least one mount connected to an underside of the floor, and the at least one mount defines a channel having an open end. The truck further has a dump body lifting assembly operatively connected between the subframe and the dump body for pivoting the dump body relative to the subframe, the dump body lifting assembly having a connecting member received in the open end of the channel. A method of assembling the dump body to the subframe is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 1/28 - Tipping-body constructions
• B60P 1/04 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with a tipping movement of load supporting or containing element
• B62D 33/02 - PlatformsOpen load compartments

Abstract

A vehicle container has a vehicle container body, a door pivotally connected to the vehicle container body, the door defining at least one recess, and a door latch system for locking the door in a closed position. The door latch system has an extendible and retractable actuator pivotally connected to the vehicle container body, a linkage assembly operatively connected to the actuator, a rod operatively connected to the linkage assembly, the rod being pivotable about an axis upon extension and retraction of the actuator, at least one hook connected to the rod, the at least one hook being received and withdrawn from the at least one recess of the door by pivoting the rod about the axis, and at least one pin removably fastened to the door and extending in the at least one recess, the at least one pin being selectively movable relative to the door.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 1/273 - Providing interdependence between tipping movement and the latching or unlatching of a freely-swingable tailboard or sideboard
• E05B 83/02 - Locks for railway freight-cars, freight containers or the likeLocks for the cargo compartments of commercial lorries, trucks or vans
• B60J 5/10 - Doors arranged at the vehicle rear
• B62D 33/037 - Latching means therefor

Abstract

A system for assembling a door to a vehicle container having first and second pillars includes a first base adapted for connection to a top portion of the first pillar, a second base adapted for connection to a top portion of the second pillar, and a hinge assembly adapted for pivotally connecting the door to the vehicle container. The hinge assembly is adapted to be removably connected to the first and second bases and to the door. The hinge assembly is selected from first and second hinge assemblies. When the first hinge assembly pivotally connects the door to the vehicle container, the door has a first pivoting configuration. When the second hinge assembly pivotally connects the door to the vehicle container, the door has a second pivoting configuration being different from the first pivoting configuration. A vehicle container and a door for a vehicle container are also encompassed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 5/10 - Doors arranged at the vehicle rear
• B62D 33/03 - Sideboard or tailgate structures movable by swinging down
• B62D 33/037 - Latching means therefor
• B60P 1/273 - Providing interdependence between tipping movement and the latching or unlatching of a freely-swingable tailboard or sideboard

Abstract

A system for connecting an actuator between a dump body and a chassis of a truck includes a cradle assembly for connecting the actuator to the chassis, and a hoist bracket assembly for connecting the actuator to the dump body. At least one of the cradle assembly and the hoist bracket assembly includes a set of bushings for receiving the actuator therebetween and for connecting the actuator to the at least one of the cradle assembly and the hoist bracket assembly. The set of bushings is selected based on the actuator to be connected to the at least one of the cradle assembly and the hoist bracket assembly. Methods for connecting an actuator between a dump body and a chassis of a truck are also provided. A hinge assembly for pivotally connecting a dump body to a chassis of a truck is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 1/04 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with a tipping movement of load supporting or containing element
• B60P 1/34 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with a tipping movement of load supporting or containing element in combination with another movement of the element the other movement being raising or lowering
• B62D 21/18 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted characterised by the vehicle type and not provided for in groups
• B62D 33/027 - Sideboard or tailgate structures movable
• B62D 33/08 - Superstructures for load-carrying vehicles characterised by the connection of the superstructure to the vehicle frame comprising adjustable means
• B65F 3/26 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with devices for unloading the tank of a refuse vehicle by tipping the tank

Abstract

A system for assembling a door to a vehicle container having first and second pillars includes a first base adapted for connection to a top portion of the first pillar, a second base adapted for connection to a top portion of the second pillar, and a hinge assembly adapted for pivotally connecting the door to the vehicle container. The hinge assembly is adapted to be removably connected to the first and second bases and to the door. The hinge assembly is selected from first and second hinge assemblies. When the first hinge assembly pivotally connects the door to the vehicle container, the door has a first pivoting configuration. When the second hinge assembly pivotally connects the door to the vehicle container, the door has a second pivoting configuration being different from the first pivoting configuration. A vehicle container and a door for a vehicle container are also encompassed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 33/023 - Sideboard or tailgate structures
• B60J 5/10 - Doors arranged at the vehicle rear