GB2148206A

GB2148206A - Load-carrying vehicle

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Publication number: GB2148206A
Application number: GB08324645A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Grahame Eric Hawkyard
Original assignee: WELFORD TRUCK BODIES Ltd
Current assignee: WELFORD TRUCK BODIES Ltd
Priority date: 1983-09-14
Filing date: 1983-09-14
Publication date: 1985-05-30
Also published as: GB2148206B; GB8324645D0

Abstract

A vehicle has a load-carrying body 16 and a receptacle 20 pivotally mounted on the vehicle chassis 18, below the body 16, for angular movement about a vertical axis adjacent to one end of the receptacle 20 between a first position in which access to an opening in the other end of the receptacle 20 is obstructed by a rear wheel 22 of the vehicle and a second position in which the opening is clear of the vehicle. The receptacle is suitable for the carriage and easy loading and unloading of a portable power supply unit of the type comprising a prime mover (e.g. an internal combustion engine) and a generator (e.g. an electrical generator or a pneumatic or hydraulic compressor). <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Load-carrying vehicle This invention relates to a vehicle equipped for the carriage and easy loading and unloading of a compact heavy item such as a portable power supply unit of the type comprising a prime mover (e.g. an internal combustion engine) and a generator (e.g.

an electrical generator or a pneumatic or hydraulic compressor).

According to the invention, a vehicle has a chassis member extending longitudinally between the front and rear wheels, a bracket mounted on the chassis member so as to project laterally therefrom, and a receptacle pivotally mounted on the bracket for angular movement about a verticle axis acjacent to one end of the receptacle between a first position in which access to an opening in the receptacle is obstructed by the vehicle and a second position in which the opening is clear of the vehicle.

An embodiment of the invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a side view of a tipper lorry in accordance with the invention with its tipper body horizontal; Figure 2 is a side view, similar to Figure 1, but with the tipper body raised; Figure 3 is a fragmentary view of part of the chassis of the lorry shown in Figures 1 and 2 having a receptacle in accordance with the invention mounted thereon; Figure 4 is a fragmentary transverse cross-sectional view of the receptacle shown in Figure 3 illustrating the co-operation of the receptacle with the tipper body when the latter is in its horizontal position; and Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view, similar to Figure 4 but with the tipper body raised and the receptacle pivoted away from the vehicle.

The vehicle illustrated in the drawings is of the type commonly used for minor maintenance of roads. It has a tool locker 10 closed by a rollershutter door 12 mounted immediately behind the cab 14 and a relatively small tipper body 16 mounted on the chassis 18 behind the tool locker 10.

In accordance with the invention, a box 20 is mounted on the side of the chassis 18 in the space below the tipper body 16 and between the tool locker 10 and one of the rear wheels 22. As can best be seen from Figure 3, the mounting for the box 20 consists of a bracket having a base portion 24 welded on to the chassis 18 and upper and lower horizontal limbs 26 and 28 projecting laterally from the chassis 18 as far as the longitudinal centre-line of the box 20. The box 20 has corresponding upper and lower limbs 30 and 32 which extend above the limb 26 and below the limb 28 respectively and are coupled thereto by a hinge pin 34.

The rear end of the outwardly facing side 36 of the box 20 comprises a door 38 which is hinged along its front edge. As can be seen from Figure 4, the height of the door 38 is such that it can open under the sill 40 of the tipper body 16 when the latter is in its horizontal position although the top of the box 20 is then above the level of the sill 40 with the result that the box 20 cannot pivot about the hinge pin 34 unless the body is raised.

The opposite end wall 42 to the hinge pin 34 is hinged along its bottom edge so that, when the tipper body 16 has been raised and the box 20 pivoted clear of the back wheel 22 to the position shown in Figure 5, the end wall 42 can be lowered to form a ramp to facilitate insertion and removal of the box 20. As can be seen most clearly from Figure 3, the box 20 does not have a corner post at the corner where the door 38 abuts against the end panel 42 with the result that, when both are in their open position illustrated in Figure 45, there is no obstruction between the two openings.

The side 36, the front end and the top 46 of the box 20 are preferably formed of perforate material such as expanded metal so as to provide ventilation when the box 20 is used to contain a power unit including an internal combustion engine. in order to provide enhanced ventilation, it will usually be desirable to partially raise the tipper body 16 so as to expose the top 46 of the box 20, when the engine therein is running. The vehicle may be provided with an additional short prop (not shown) to hold the tipper body 16 at about 10 to the horizontal for this purpose.

When the vehicle is to be used with a road breaker driven by a hydraulic compressor, the compressor travels in the box 20 which is in the position shown in Figures 3 and 4. The breaker itself, together with its hoses,travel in the tool locker 10. On reaching the site of operations, the door 38 can be opened to enable the hoses to be connected to the compressor which is available for use as soon as the tipper body 16 has been raised sufficiently to provide adequate ventilation. If, during operation, it is necessary for the lorry to be moved, the box 20 can be swung out to the position shown in Figure 5 and its end 42 lowered to provide a ramp enabling the compressor to be removed without undue difficulty. Since there is no corner post obstructing communication between the opening provided by the door 38 and that provided by the end 42, it is not necessary to disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the compressor at this stage. When the compressor is to be returned to the vehicle it can be pushed up the ramp formed by the end 42.

1. A vehicle having a chassis member extending longitudinally between the front and rear wheels, a bracket mounted on the chassis member so as to project laterally therefrom, and a receptacle pivotally mounted on the bracket for angular movement about a verticle axis adjacent to one end of the receptacle between a first position in which access to an opening in the receptacle is obstructed by the vehicle and a second position in

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Claims

**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Load-carrying vehicle This invention relates to a vehicle equipped for the carriage and easy loading and unloading of a compact heavy item such as a portable power supply unit of the type comprising a prime mover (e.g. an internal combustion engine) and a generator (e.g. an electrical generator or a pneumatic or hydraulic compressor). According to the invention, a vehicle has a chassis member extending longitudinally between the front and rear wheels, a bracket mounted on the chassis member so as to project laterally therefrom, and a receptacle pivotally mounted on the bracket for angular movement about a verticle axis acjacent to one end of the receptacle between a first position in which access to an opening in the receptacle is obstructed by the vehicle and a second position in which the opening is clear of the vehicle. An embodiment of the invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a side view of a tipper lorry in accordance with the invention with its tipper body horizontal; Figure 2 is a side view, similar to Figure 1, but with the tipper body raised; Figure 3 is a fragmentary view of part of the chassis of the lorry shown in Figures 1 and 2 having a receptacle in accordance with the invention mounted thereon; Figure 4 is a fragmentary transverse cross-sectional view of the receptacle shown in Figure 3 illustrating the co-operation of the receptacle with the tipper body when the latter is in its horizontal position; and Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view, similar to Figure 4 but with the tipper body raised and the receptacle pivoted away from the vehicle. The vehicle illustrated in the drawings is of the type commonly used for minor maintenance of roads. It has a tool locker 10 closed by a rollershutter door 12 mounted immediately behind the cab 14 and a relatively small tipper body 16 mounted on the chassis 18 behind the tool locker 10. In accordance with the invention, a box 20 is mounted on the side of the chassis 18 in the space below the tipper body 16 and between the tool locker 10 and one of the rear wheels 22. As can best be seen from Figure 3, the mounting for the box 20 consists of a bracket having a base portion 24 welded on to the chassis 18 and upper and lower horizontal limbs 26 and 28 projecting laterally from the chassis 18 as far as the longitudinal centre-line of the box 20. The box 20 has corresponding upper and lower limbs 30 and 32 which extend above the limb 26 and below the limb 28 respectively and are coupled thereto by a hinge pin 34. The rear end of the outwardly facing side 36 of the box 20 comprises a door 38 which is hinged along its front edge. As can be seen from Figure 4, the height of the door 38 is such that it can open under the sill 40 of the tipper body 16 when the latter is in its horizontal position although the top of the box 20 is then above the level of the sill 40 with the result that the box 20 cannot pivot about the hinge pin 34 unless the body is raised. The opposite end wall 42 to the hinge pin 34 is hinged along its bottom edge so that, when the tipper body 16 has been raised and the box 20 pivoted clear of the back wheel 22 to the position shown in Figure 5, the end wall 42 can be lowered to form a ramp to facilitate insertion and removal of the box 20. As can be seen most clearly from Figure 3, the box 20 does not have a corner post at the corner where the door 38 abuts against the end panel 42 with the result that, when both are in their open position illustrated in Figure 45, there is no obstruction between the two openings. The side 36, the front end and the top 46 of the box 20 are preferably formed of perforate material such as expanded metal so as to provide ventilation when the box 20 is used to contain a power unit including an internal combustion engine. in order to provide enhanced ventilation, it will usually be desirable to partially raise the tipper body 16 so as to expose the top 46 of the box 20, when the engine therein is running. The vehicle may be provided with an additional short prop (not shown) to hold the tipper body 16 at about 10 to the horizontal for this purpose. When the vehicle is to be used with a road breaker driven by a hydraulic compressor, the compressor travels in the box 20 which is in the position shown in Figures 3 and 4. The breaker itself, together with its hoses,travel in the tool locker 10. On reaching the site of operations, the door 38 can be opened to enable the hoses to be connected to the compressor which is available for use as soon as the tipper body 16 has been raised sufficiently to provide adequate ventilation. If, during operation, it is necessary for the lorry to be moved, the box 20 can be swung out to the position shown in Figure 5 and its end 42 lowered to provide a ramp enabling the compressor to be removed without undue difficulty.Since there is no corner post obstructing communication between the opening provided by the door 38 and that provided by the end 42, it is not necessary to disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the compressor at this stage. When the compressor is to be returned to the vehicle it can be pushed up the ramp formed by the end 42. CLAIMS

1. A vehicle having a chassis member extending longitudinally between the front and rear wheels, a bracket mounted on the chassis member so as to project laterally therefrom, and a receptacle pivotally mounted on the bracket for angular movement about a verticle axis adjacent to one end of the receptacle between a first position in which access to an opening in the receptacle is obstructed by the vehicle and a second position in which the opening is clear of the vehicle.

2. A vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising a door to close the opening.

3. A vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the door is hinged along its bottom edge so as to form a ramp when opened.

4. A vehicle according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the opening is formed in the opposite end of the receptacle to the pivotal mounting.

5. A vehicle according to claim 4, wherein a second door is provided on the side of the receptacle facing outwardly of the vehicle when the receptacle is in its first position, at the end of said side adjacent to the bottom hinged door.

6. A vehicle according to any preceding claim, having a tipper body under which the receptacle is mounted, mutually engaging formations on the receptacle and the tipper body retaining the former in its first position when the tipper body is in its fully lowered position.

6. A motor vehicle according to any preceding claim, having a tipper body under which the receptacle is mounted, mutually engaging formations on the receptacle and the tipper body retaining the former in its first position when the tipper body is in its fully lowered position.

7. A vehicle according to claims 5 and 6, wherein the height of the second door is such that it can be opened when the tipper body is in its fully lowered position.

8. A vehicle having a pivotally mounted receptacle substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Amendments to the claims have been filed, and have the following effect: *(a) Claims 1,6 above have been deleted ortex- tually amended.

(b) New or textually amended claims have been filed as follows: CLAIMS

1. A vehicle having a chassis member extending longitudinally between its front and rear wheels, a load-carrying body mounted on the chassis member, a bracket mounted on the chassis member so as to project laterally therefrom, and a receptacle pivotally mounted on the bracket for angular movement about a vertical axis adjacent to one end of the receptacle between a first position, below the body, in which access to an opening in the receptacle is obstructed by the vehicle and a second position in which the opening is clear of the vehicle.