Vehicle having at least a partial electric traction, said vehicle comprising a chassis (1) provided with a pair of side members (3, 4) extending along a longitudinal axis (A) of the vehicle and a plurality of heavy modules (2), the vehicle comprising a suspended support structure (5) for supporting the heavy modules (2), that is fixedly carried by the side members (3, 4) and comprises a plurality of transversal walls (7a, 7b) extending transversally with respect to the side members (3, 4) and fixedly carried by this latter the suspended support structure (5) supporting forces and loads acting between heavy modules (2) and said side members (3, 4).
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B62D 21/03 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members transverse members providing body support
B62D 21/09 - Means for mounting load bearing surfaces
B62D 21/12 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted assembled from readily-detachable parts
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IMPROVED IMPACT SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR A HEAVY VEHICLE
Impact support structure (10) for protecting electrical battery modules (2) of a heavy vehicle (100), and comprising a fixation element (11) configured to be fixedly carried by a chassis (1) of the vehicle (100), the fixation element (11) being placed in front of an electrical battery module (2) of the vehicle (100) and extending parallel to a longitudinal axis (A) of the vehicle (100), the fixation element (11) having a "M" cross-section, the cross-section being dimensioned to deform under the action of an impact force acting on the impact support structure (10) to avoid contact with the electrical battery module (2).
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B62D 21/03 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members transverse members providing body support
B62D 21/09 - Means for mounting load bearing surfaces
B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
B62D 21/12 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted assembled from readily-detachable parts
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IMPROVED BRAKET FOR A SUSPENSION SYSTEM OF A HEAVY VEHICLE
Suspension system (1) for a heavy vehicle configured to connect an axle (2) to a chassis (3) of the heavy vehicle, the axle (2) extending along a transversal axis (B) with respect to a longitudinal axis (A) of the vehicle, the suspension system comprising: - a metallic beam (7) comprising a front and a rear terminal portions (7b, 7a) along the longitudinal axis (A) and an intermediate portion (7c) comprised between these latter; - a pair of air bellows (8) operatively interposed between the front and rear terminal portions (7b, 7a) and the chassis (3); - a stabilizer bar (30) operatively interposed between the metallic beam (7) and the chassis (3), wherein the suspension system (1) comprises a multipurpose bracket (10) configured to be fixed to the chassis and configured to allow the connection of one of the air bellows (8) and the suspension bar (30) to the chassis (3).
B60G 9/02 - Resilient suspensions for a rigid axle or axle housing for two or more wheels the axle or housing being pivotally mounted on the vehicle
B60G 11/27 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs wherein the fluid is a gas
B60G 11/28 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs characterised by means specially adapted for attaching the spring to axle or sprung part of the vehicle
Chassis (1) for a heavy vehicle comprising a pair of side members (2, 3) extending along a longitudinal axis (A) of the vehicle, each side members (2, 3) comprising a main portion (2', 3') and a terminal portion (2'', 3''), these latter having a cross section that comprises a lateral wall (2a', 2a'', 3a', 3a'') an upper wall (2b', 2b'', 3b', 3b'') and a lower wall (2c', 2c'', 3c', 3c'') connected together to delimit a space (5) suitable for housing an electrical component (6), the upper and lower walls (2b', 2b'', 3b', 3b''; 2c', 2c'', 3c', 3c'') extends cantilevered from lateral wall (2a', 2a'', 3a', 3a''), the upper and lower walls (2b'', 3b''; 2c'', 3c'') of the terminal portions (2'', 3'') being parallel one with respect to the other.
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
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IMPROVED CROSS MEMBER ASSEMBLY FOR A HEAVY VEHICLE
Chassis (6) for a vehicle comprising a pair of side members (7, 8) extending along a longitudinal axis (A) and a cross member assembly (1) connected transversally within the pair of side members (7, 8), the cross member assembly (1) comprising a fixing plate (3) and an electrical group (2), the fixing plate (3) being configured to be fixed to the side members (7, 8) and comprising a central portion (3a) and a pair of lateral portions (3b), each comprising a longitudinal wall (3') and an upper wall (3''), while the lateral portions (3b) comprising a lateral wall (3'''), the upper walls (3''), the longitudinal wall (3') and the laterals (3''') defining a space (9) to house an electrical group (2), the electrical group (2) being fixedly carried by the fixing plate (3) and comprising at least partially covered by the longitudinal wall (3').
B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
B62D 21/03 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members transverse members providing body support
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COMPRESSED AIR FOAM SYSTEM PROVIDED WITH AN IMPROVED MIXING SYSTEM
Compressed air foam system, CAFS, (1) comprising a source (2) of water, an air management system (3) for providing a compressed air flow, a solution dosing module (4) for providing an additive solution and a mixing chamber module (5) configured to provide an air-solution mixture to an output device (6), the mixing module (5) comprising an outlet conduit (8) fluidly connected to said output device (6) and an inlet conduit (7) fluidly connected to said source (2), the mixing module (5) comprising a plurality of by-pass conduits (9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e) between the inlet conduit (7) and the outlet conduit (8) the by-pass conduits (9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e) having a hydraulic diameter one different with respect to the other and possible valves (10) with related different pressure openings.
Vehicle provided with a frame (1) comprising two side members (2, 3) connected together at least by a cross member (4), an alternative fuel module (6) and a support system (5) connected to said frame (1) for supporting the alternative fuel module (6), the support system (5) comprising at least a first support element (7) and a second support element (8), both the first and second support elements (7, 8) being configured to be fixedly connected to the alternative fuel module (6) via coupling portion (11, 9b'), the coupling portion (9b') of the second support element (8) being connected to both the side members (2, 3) and the coupling portion (11) of the first support element (7) being connected to the cross member (4) via a movable connection (12) provided with a ball joint (15).
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B62D 21/03 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members transverse members providing body support
B62D 21/08 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted built-up with interlaced cross members ("Fachwerkrahmen")
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SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR AN ALTERNATIVE FUEL HEAVY VEHICLE
Vehicle provided with a frame (1) comprising two side members (2, 3) connected together at least by a cross member (4), an alternative fuel module (6) and a support system (5) connected to the frame (1) for supporting the alternative fuel module (6), the support system (5) comprising at least a first support element (7) and a second support element (8), both being configured to be fixedly connected to the alternative fuel module (6) via coupling portion (11, 9b'), the coupling portion (9b') of the second support element (8) being fixedly connected to both the side members (2, 3) and the coupling portion (11) of the first support element (7) being connected to the cross member (4) via a movable connection.
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B62D 21/03 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members transverse members providing body support
B62D 21/08 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted built-up with interlaced cross members ("Fachwerkrahmen")
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SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR AN ALTERNATIVE FUEL HEAVY VEHICLE
Vehicle provided with a frame (1) comprising two side members (2, 3) connected together at least by a cross member (4), an alternative fuel module (6) and a support system (5) connected to said frame (1) for supporting the alternative fuel module (6), the support system (5) comprising at least a first support element (7) and a second support element (8), both the first and second support elements (7, 8) being configured to be fixedly connected to the alternative fuel module (6) via coupling portion (11, 9b'), the coupling portion (9b') of the second support element (8) being connected via an elastic connection to both the side members (2, 3) and the coupling portion (11) of the first support element (7) being connected to the cross member (4) via a movable connection.
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B62D 21/03 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members transverse members providing body support
B62D 21/08 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted built-up with interlaced cross members ("Fachwerkrahmen")
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IMPROVED CROSS-MEMBER FOR A HEAVY VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Suspension system comprising a cross-member (10) for a heavy vehicle, such cross-member (10) comprising a pair of lateral elements (11) each connected to a respective side members (2, 3) of a chassis (1), each lateral element (11) comprises a fixation portion (11') configured to fix the lateral element (11) to the side members (2, 3) and a bracket (13) extending from the fixation portion (11') and configured to define a terminal portion (13') opposite to the fixation portion (11'), each lateral element (11) defining at least a fixation point (20) configured to secure a battery module (6) of the heavy vehicle to the chassis (1).
Suspension system (1) for a heavy vehicle configured to connect an axle (2) to a chassis (3) of the heavy vehicle, the axle (2) extending along a transversal axis (B) with respect to a longitudinal axis (A) of the vehicle, the suspension system comprising among other elements a stabilizer bar (35) operatively interposed between an metallic beam (7) and a chassis (3) wherein the stabilizer bar (35) is placed underneath the axle (2) and the metallic beam (7), a straight portion (35') of the bar (35) is supported by the metallic beam (7) via bearing means (36) and wherein terminal portions (35'') of the stabilizer bar (35) are supported in a swiveling free manner by the front hanger (32) via a connection assembly (38).
B60G 5/00 - Resilient suspensions for a set of tandem wheels or axles having interrelated movements
B60G 11/27 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs wherein the fluid is a gas
Suspension system for a heavy vehicle comprising a front hanger (10) for a heavy vehicle, such front hanger (10) comprising an upper portion (11'), a lower portion (11'') and an intermediate portion (11''') connecting together the upper and lower portions (11', 11''). The upper portion (11') being configured to be fix the front hanger (10) to a chassis of said vehicle, at least one between the upper portion (11'), the lower portion (11'') and the intermediate portion (11''') being configured to allow the connection of an element (7', 7'') of a suspension system (5) of vehicle, the upper portion (11') and the lower portion (11'') comprising at least a fixation point (16, 17, 23) configured to allow the fixation of a battery module (6) of the vehicle.
Superstructure (1) for a rescue vehicle comprising: - a central portion (2) provided with a longitudinal portion (5) extending along a longitudinal axis (X) and having a U-shaped cross section in a transversal plane and a terminal plate (6) extending in the transversal plane beyond the cross-section defined by the longitudinal portion (5) and coupled to an extremity of the latter; - a roof (3) configured to be connected to the central portion (2) and having a length equal to the longitudinal extension of the central portion (2) and a width equal to the transversal extension of the terminal plate (6); and - a plurality of lateral compartment (4) configured to be connected to the central portion (2) and/or the roof (3).
Compressed air foam system, CAFS, (1) comprising compressor means (2), a mixing chamber module (4) and an air regulation system (3) fluidly interposed in series between the compressor means (2) and the mixing chamber module (4),such air regulation system (3) comprising a plurality of dosing module (10) fluidly interposed in parallel among each other between the compressor means (2) and the mixing chamber module (4), each dosing module (10) being dimensioned to allow the passage of a predefined flow of compressed air to the mixing chamber module, the predefined flow of one dosing module (10) being different from the predefined flows of the other dosing module (10).
a mobile terminal comprising a receiver interface configured to receive distance data transmitted from the distance metering device, a memory configured to store dimension data related to physical dimensions of an aerial device, processing means configured for calculating a position and/or a position range of the aerial device within a virtual space from the distance data and the dimension data, and a display configured to display the virtual space comprising a representation of the position and/or the position range of the aerial device within the virtual space.
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G01C 3/20 - Measuring distances in line of sightOptical rangefinders using a parallactic triangle with variable angles and a base of fixed length in the observation station, e.g. in the instrument with adaptation to the measurement of the height of an object
A tank filling device (10) comprises a housing (12) with a liquid inlet (20), a liquid outlet (22) at the bottom of the housing (12), an overflow (44) disposed at the housing (12) and a one-way valve for opening and closing the liquid outlet (22), wherein the one-way valve comprises a valve body and a tension element configured to bias the valve body into a closed state. The one-way valve is a pot valve (24) with a valve body (26) comprising a chamber (38) open towards the liquid outlet (22) and a one-way drain valve (36) arranged at the chamber (38) with its downstream side directed towards the exterior of the chamber (38).
Control center for an aerial device, said aerial device comprising a main boom part mounted on a turret, the main boom part being inclinable around a horizontal axis in a first inclination movement, rotatable around a vertical axis in a rotation movement, and extendable and retractable in a first telescopic movement, wherein the control center comprises a first control device configured for controlling the first inclination movement and the rotation movement of the main boom part, and a second control device comprising at least a first control lever for controlling the first telescopic movement.
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B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
G05G 9/047 - Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
G05G 1/01 - Arrangements of two or more controlling members with respect to one another
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Control center for an aerial device comprising a rotatable joystick
Control center for an aerial device, said aerial device comprising a main boom part mounted with a first end on a turret, the main boom part being inclinable around a horizontal axis in a first inclination movement, rotatable around a vertical axis in a rotation movement, and extendable and retractable along its longitudinal extension direction in a first telescopic movement, wherein the control center comprises a first joystick configured for controlling the first inclination movement by tilting the first joystick around a first control axis, controlling the rotation movement by tilting the first joystick around a second control axis perpendicular to the first control axis, and for controlling the first telescopic movement by rotating the first joystick around its stick axis.
G05G 9/047 - Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
E06C 5/04 - Ladders characterised by being mounted on undercarriages or vehiclesSecuring ladders on vehicles with rigid longitudinal members capable of being elevated or extended
G05G 1/01 - Arrangements of two or more controlling members with respect to one another
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POSITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN OPERATING POSITION OF AN AERIAL DEVICE
Positioning system for determining an operating position of an aerial device (20), comprising a mobile distance metering device (28) configured to determine a distance between the distance metering device (28) and a remote environmental surface point (24) and to record the determined distance as distance data, wherein the distance metering device comprises a transmission interface (34) configured to transmit recorded distance data; a mobile terminal (30) comprising a receiver inter¬ face (36) configured to receive distance data transmitted from the distance metering device, a memory configured to store dimension data related to physical dimensions of an aerial device, processing means configured for calculating a position and/or a position range of the aerial device within a virtual space from the distance data and the dimension data, and a display (40) configured to display the virtual space (38) comprising a representation of the position and/or the position range of the aerial device (20) within the virtual space.
Control center (30) for an aerial device (12), said aerial device (12) comprising a main boom part (14) mounted on a turret (16), the main boom part (14) being inclinable around a horizontal axis in a first inclination movement (X1), rotatable around a vertical axis in a rotation movement (Y1), and extendable and retractable in a first telescopic movement (L1), wherein the control center (30) comprises a first control device configured for controlling the first inclination movement (X1) and the rotation movement (Y1) of the main boom part (14), and a second control device (46) comprising at least a first control lever (48) for controlling the first telescopic movement (L1).
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G05G 9/047 - Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
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CONTROL CENTER FOR AN AERIAL DEVICE COMPRISING A ROTATABLE JOYSTICK
Control center (30) for an aerial device (12), said aerial device (12) comprising a main boom part (14) mounted with a first end (20) on a turret (16), the main boom part (14) being inclinable around a horizontal axis in a first inclination movement (X1), rotatable around a vertical axis in a rotation movement (Y1), and extendable and retractable along its longitudinal extension direction in a first telescopic movement (L1), wherein the control center (30) comprises a first joystick (44) configured for controlling the first inclination movement (X1) by tilting the first joystick (44) around a first control axis, controlling the rotation movement (Y1) by tilting the first joystick (44) around a second control axis perpendicular to the first control axis, and for controlling the first telescopic movement (L1) by rotating the first joystick (44) around its stick axis (50).
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
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G05G 9/047 - Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
Communication system of a rescue vehicle, comprising a plurality of speech input channels and a plurality of speech output channels, and an interface router connecting the plurality of speech input channels and the plurality of speech output channels in a way that each of the plurality of speech input channels can be linked to communicate with a plurality of the speech output channels at the same time.
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
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HEATING SYSTEM FOR A FLOOR OF A CABIN OF AN INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE
Heating system for a floor of a cabin of an industrial vehicle, wherein a control valve (11) interposed along a return conduct (9) of a cabin heating system (4) is movable between a first position establishing a direct return of the fluid and a second position where at least part of the fluid flowing thought the control valve (11) is diverted to an input (13-a) of a serpentine (13) placed over a floor of the cabin and integrated with a cabin floor mat (16) and containing a plurality of energy-storing elements (17) made in a material that changes its aggregation state from solid to liquid and vice versa by receiving/delivering heating energy. The control valve (11) is set in the second position when a detected mat temperature Tmat falls below a first limit Tlow so that a first energy storing phase is realized and the thermal energy of the fluid flowing in the serpentine (13) is transferred to said energy-storing elements (17) changing their aggregation state from solid to liquid. The control valve (11) is set in the first position when the detected mat temperature Tmat overcomes a second upper limit Thigh so that a second energy delivery phase is realized and the thermal energy previously stored in the energy-storing elements (17) is supplied to the exterior of the mat (16) when the energy-storing elements (17) change their aggregation state from liquid to solid.
Pneumatic tandem axle suspension for a pair of rear axles of a vehicle, in particular a heavy goods vehicle, comprising a front suspension portion and a rear suspension portion, each comprising spring beams arranged beneath a frame, two pairs of air bellows arranged at the vehicle frame, a pair of hydraulic shock absorbers and a triangular rod being pivotable linked to an upper center portion of the axle and the frame, and front hangers extending downward from the frame, each of the front and rear suspension portions comprising a pair of longitudinal rods extending between the front hangers and the spring beams, characterized in that each of the front and rear suspension portions comprises a stabilizer bar which is generally U-shaped and disposed above the axle, with a traverse beam and two legs extending from the ends of the traverse beam in a direction perpendicular to the axle, wherein the traverse beam is rotatable supported within a pair of pivot bearings mounted between the frame and an air bellow, such that the legs can perform a swiveling movement, and the ends of the legs being pivotable linked to the axle suspended by the respective suspension portion via generally perpendicular thrust rods and axle brackets on top of the axle, with each thrust rod being hinged to one leg end and to one axle bracket.
B60G 5/00 - Resilient suspensions for a set of tandem wheels or axles having interrelated movements
B60G 9/02 - Resilient suspensions for a rigid axle or axle housing for two or more wheels the axle or housing being pivotally mounted on the vehicle
B60G 11/27 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs wherein the fluid is a gas
B60G 11/28 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs characterised by means specially adapted for attaching the spring to axle or sprung part of the vehicle
Pneumatic axle suspension (10) for a rear axle (12) of a vehicle, in particular a heavy goods vehicle, comprising spring beams (14) for supporting the axle (12), air bellows (18,20) arranged at the vehicle frame (16) to support the spring beams (14), a pair of hydraulic shock absorbers (22), a pair of front hangers (26) extending downwardly from the frame in front of the axle (12), longitudinal rods (28) extending between one front hanger (26) and one spring beam (14) and linked with its ends to the front hanger (26) and one spring beam (14), and a triangular rod (32) being pivotable linked to an upper center portion of the axle (12) and the frame (16), respectively, characterized by a stabilizer bar (44) which is generally U-shaped and disposed above the axle (12), the stabilizer bar (44) is laterally comprised between the two pairs of air bellows (18,20) and comprises a traverse beam (46) and two legs (48,50) extending from the ends of the traverse beam (46) in a direction perpendicular to the axle (12), wherein the traverse beam (46) is rotatable supported within pivot bearings (52) mounted at the bottom of the frame (16) such that the legs (48,50) can perform a swiveling movement, and the ends (54) of the legs (48,50) being pivotable linked to the axle (12) via generally perpendicular thrust rods (56) and axle brackets (58), with each thrust rod (56) being pivotable hinged to one leg end (54) and to one axle bracket (58).
Fall protection device for a rescue cage of an aerial ladder, in particular for firefighting vehicles, comprising a retractable fall protection device having a body with a first and a second end, opposite to said first side, wherein said first side is individuated by an opening through which a relative self retractable safety belt slides, deflecting means arranged in front of said first side and spaced apart from said first side, supporting means comprising a joint connected to said second side of the body and supporting said deflecting means so as to be in front of said first side and spaced apart from said first side.
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A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
Fall protection device for a rescue cage of an aerial ladder, in particular for firefighting vehicles, comprising a retractable fall protection device having a body with a first and a second end, opposite to said first side, wherein said first side is individuated by an opening through which a relative self retractable safety belt slides, deflecting means arranged in front of said first side and spaced apart from said first side, supporting means comprising a joint connected to said second side of the body and supporting said deflecting means so as to be in front of said first side and spaced apart from said first side.
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Rescue elevator system, comprising a rescue ladder and an elevator running on rails on a top side of the rescue ladder up to an end position at one end of the rescue ladder, and an elevator drive comprising a rope, a rope winch for pulling the rope and a deflection roller over which the rope is guided from the rope winch to a suspension point at the elevator, wherein the deflection roller is disposed below the rails at or near the one end of the rescue ladder, characterized in that the suspension point is displaced towards a trailing end of the elevator averted from the one end of the rescue ladder such that in the end position of the elevator, the suspension point is located in a distance from the deflection roller in the extension direction of the rails, and the elevator comprises a passage ladder to bridge the distance between the suspension point and the deflection roller in the end position of the elevator, said passage ladder lying on top of the rope and being mounted between the rails at a hinge axis perpendicular to the extension direction of the rails and extending generally towards the one end of the rescue ladder such as to be pivotable between a flat position in which it lies generally parallel to the plane of the rails and an inclined position in which it is inclined downwardly towards the bottom side of the rescue ladder.
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A62B 1/02 - Devices for lowering persons from buildings or the like by making use of rescue cages, bags, or the like
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Rescue elevator system, comprising a rescue ladder and an elevator running on rails on a top side of the rescue ladder up to an end position at one end of the rescue ladder, and an elevator drive comprising a rope, a rope winch for pulling the rope and a deflection roller over which the rope is guided from the rope winch to a suspension point at the elevator, wherein the deflection roller is disposed below the rails at or near the one end of the rescue ladder, characterized in that the suspension point is displaced towards a trailing end of the elevator averted from the one end of the rescue ladder such that in the end position of the elevator, the suspension point is located in a distance from the deflection roller in the extension direction of the rails, and the elevator comprises a passage ladder to bridge the distance between the suspension point and the deflection roller in the end position of the elevator, said passage ladder lying on top of the rope and being mounted between the rails at a hinge axis perpendicular to the extension direction of the rails and extending generally towards the one end of the rescue ladder such as to be pivotable between a flat position in which it lies generally parallel to the plane of the rails and an inclined position in which it is inclined downwardly towards the bottom side of the rescue ladder.
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Fall protection device, characterized by a module with an adapter for detachably attaching the module at the tip of an aerial apparatus, said module comprising a plurality of ropes, each rope extending from an individual fall arresting device received within the module.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
A jacking system for a utility vehicle comprises a telescopic beam suspended under the vehicle body which is extractable in a generally horizontal direction and tiltable by a tilting mechanism to lower the extracted outer support end to the ground, said tilting mechanism comprising a pivot support supporting the telescopic beam at the vehicle body pivotable around a horizontal axis and a support drive comprising an telescopic drive element of variable length, with a first end of the drive element being pivotably attached to the vehicle body and its opposite second end being supported at the telescopic beam at a position between the pivot support and the support end of the telescopic beam. This jacking system is characterized in that the tilting mechanism further comprises a lever arrangement for load transmission between the support drive and the telescopic beam , said lever arrangement comprising a first lever with a first end pivotably attached to the vehicle body at a first hinge point below the attachment point of the first end of the drive element at the vehicle body, and a second lever with a first end pivotably attached to a second end of the first lever at a second hinge point and a second end pivotably attached to the telescopic beam.
B60S 9/02 - Ground-engaging vehicle fittings for supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring the vehicle, wholly or in part, e.g. built-in jacks for only lifting or supporting
B60S 9/10 - Ground-engaging vehicle fittings for supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring the vehicle, wholly or in part, e.g. built-in jacks for only lifting or supporting by fluid pressure
A jacking system for a utility vehicle comprises a telescopic beam suspended under the vehicle body which is extractable in a generally horizontal direction and tiltable by a tilting mechanism to lower the extracted outer support end to the ground, said tilting mechanism comprising a pivot support supporting the telescopic beam at the vehicle body pivotable around a horizontal axis and a support drive comprising an telescopic drive element of variable length, with a first end of the drive element being pivotably attached to the vehicle body and its opposite second end being supported at the telescopic beam at a position between the pivot support and the support end of the telescopic beam. This jacking system is characterized in that the tilting mechanism further comprises a lever arrangement for load transmission between the support drive and the telescopic beam, said lever arrangement comprising a first lever with a first end pivotably attached to the vehicle body at a first hinge point below the attachment point of the first end of the drive element at the vehicle body, and a second lever with a first end pivotably attached to a second end of the first lever at a second hinge point and a second end pivotably attached to the telescopic beam.
B66C 23/80 - Supports, e.g. outriggers, for mobile cranes hydraulically actuated
B60S 9/10 - Ground-engaging vehicle fittings for supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring the vehicle, wholly or in part, e.g. built-in jacks for only lifting or supporting by fluid pressure
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
Lanyard assembly for lifting a rescue stretcher, comprising a lifting gear with lower fastening means to be fixed at different fastening points of the stretcher, and a rope assembly to connect the lifting gear with a lifting device, characterized in that the rope assembly comprises a set of rope sections, each rope section having a fixed length and a first end being connectable to the lifting device and an opposite second end being connectable to the first end of any other rope section or to the lifting gear.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
34.
Method for controlling an aerial apparatus, and aerial apparatus with controller implementing this method
A method for controlling an aerial apparatus with a telescopic boom, strain gauge sensors for detecting the bending state of the telescopic boom in horizontal and vertical directions, a gyroscope attached to the top of the telescopic boom and a control arrangement for controlling movement of the aerial apparatus on the basis of signal values gained from the sensors and the gyroscope, the method including the following steps: obtaining raw signals from the sensors and the gyroscope, calculating reference signals from the raw signals, reconstructing a first oscillation mode and a second oscillation mode from the reference signals and additional model parameters related to construction of the aerial apparatus, calculating a compensation angular velocity value from the reconstructed oscillation modes, and adding the calculated compensation angular velocity value to a feedforward angular velocity value to result in a drive control signal.
B66C 13/06 - Auxiliary devices for controlling movements of suspended loads, or for preventing cable slack for minimising or preventing longitudinal or transverse swinging of loads
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
E06C 5/04 - Ladders characterised by being mounted on undercarriages or vehiclesSecuring ladders on vehicles with rigid longitudinal members capable of being elevated or extended
E06C 5/36 - Safety devices against slipping or falling of laddersSafety devices against overloading ladders
A lanyard assembly for lifting a rescue stretcher, includes a lifting gear with a lower fastening arrangement to be fixed at different fastening points of the stretcher, and a rope assembly to connect the lifting gear with a lifting device, wherein the rope assembly includes a set of rope sections, each rope section having a fixed length and a first end being connectable to the lifting device and an opposite second end being connectable to the first end of any other rope section or to the lifting gear.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
36.
METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN AERIAL APPARATUS, AND AERIAL APPARATUS WITH CONTROLLER IMPLEMENTING THIS METHOD
Method for controlling an aerial apparatus with a telescopic boom, strain gauge sensors for detecting the bending state of the telescopic boom in a horizontal and a vertical direc-tion, a gyroscope attached to the top of the telescopic boom and control means for control-ling a movement of the aerial apparatus on the basis of signal values gained from the strain gauge sensors and the gyroscope.
B66C 23/36 - Cranes comprising essentially a beam, boom or triangular structure acting as a cantilever and mounted for translatory or swinging movements in vertical or horizontal planes or a combination of such movements, e.g. jib cranes, derricks or tower cranes specially adapted for use in particular locations or for particular purposes mounted on road or rail vehiclesManually-movable jib cranes for use in workshopsFloating cranes
B66C 23/42 - Cranes comprising essentially a beam, boom or triangular structure acting as a cantilever and mounted for translatory or swinging movements in vertical or horizontal planes or a combination of such movements, e.g. jib cranes, derricks or tower cranes specially adapted for use in particular locations or for particular purposes mounted on road or rail vehiclesManually-movable jib cranes for use in workshopsFloating cranes with jibs of adjustable configuration, e.g. foldable
The present invention provides for a method and apparatus for preventing damaging of a gear box of a vehicle provided with a servo-actuated clutch system and a servo-actuated gear shift system, the servo-actuated clutch comprising a clutch-servo housing a pneumatic piston, movable between a first and a second positions corresponding to an open and a closed system of the clutch. The functioning of servo-actuated gear shift system is enabled when the pneumatic piston position exceeds, toward said disengagement state, a third predefined position.
B60W 30/184 - Preventing damage resulting from overload or excessive wear of the driveline
F16D 48/04 - Control by fluid pressure providing power assistance
F16H 59/56 - Inputs being a function of the status of the machine, e.g. position of doors or safety belts dependent on signals from the main clutch
F16H 61/16 - Inhibiting shift during unfavourable conditions
F16H 63/40 - Control outputs to change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion comprising signals other than signals for actuating the final output mechanisms
B60W 10/02 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of driveline clutches
The present invention is related to a control system for controlling the movement of an aerial apparatus, in particular for controlling a turnable ladder of a firefighting vehicle, comprising a manually operable input device that is deflectable in at least one spatial direction by a deflecting force, an processing unit for converting the amount of deflection of the input device into a corresponding speed signal and an actuating unit for moving the aerial apparatus with a speed corresponding to the speed signal. The invention is characterized by determining means for determining a possible maximum speed and restricting means for counteracting or limiting the deflection of the input device according to the determined possible maximum speed.
G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
E06C 5/04 - Ladders characterised by being mounted on undercarriages or vehiclesSecuring ladders on vehicles with rigid longitudinal members capable of being elevated or extended
G05G 9/047 - Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
39.
System for reducing the brake wear of heavy vehicles, in particular for public transportation or for garbage collection
System for reducing the brake wear of heavy vehicles, in particular for public transportation or for garbage collection, the vehicle comprising a pneumatic braking system for the actuation of the brakes, the wear reducing system being characterized in comprising limiting means, suitable to be activated, for limiting the air pressure within the pneumatic braking system.
B60T 8/26 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force characterised by producing differential braking between front and rear wheels
B60T 13/66 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems
B60T 13/68 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems by electrically-controlled valves
B60T 8/17 - Using electrical or electronic regulation means to control braking
B60T 8/1766 - Proportioning of brake forces according to vehicle axle loads, e.g. front to rear of vehicle
40.
CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT OF AN AERIAL APPARATUS
The present invention is related to a control system for controlling the movement of an aerial apparatus, in particular for controlling a turnable ladder of a firefighting vehicle, comprising a manually operable input device that is deflectable in at least one spatial direction by a deflecting force, an processing unit for converting the amount of deflection of the input device into a corresponding speed signal and an actuating unit for moving the aerial apparatus with a speed corresponding to the speed signal. The invention is characterized by determining means for determining a possible maximum speed and restricting means for counteracting or limiting the deflection of the input device according to the determined possible maximum speed.
The present invention relates to a utility vehicle, in particular to a firefighting vehicle, including an aerial apparatus (i.e. a turnable ladder and/or an aerial rescue platform) and lateral ground supports movable between retracted positions and extracted operating positions in which the ends of the supports rest on the ground. The vehicle includes a monitoring system for monitoring the position of the vehicle. The system includes surveillance cameras at the sides of the vehicle, each camera being allocated to one support to monitor the ground area on which the end of this support rests in its operating position and to take a real-time image of the respective ground area. The system also includes a visual display presenting the images of all cameras at the same time in different screen areas, superposed by visual markings representing expected operating positions of the supports.
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
E06C 5/38 - Devices for blocking the springs of the vehicleDevices for supporting the undercarriage directly from the ground
B66C 23/78 - Supports, e.g. outriggers, for mobile cranes
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
E06C 5/04 - Ladders characterised by being mounted on undercarriages or vehiclesSecuring ladders on vehicles with rigid longitudinal members capable of being elevated or extended
E06C 5/02 - Ladders characterised by being mounted on undercarriages or vehiclesSecuring ladders on vehicles with rigid longitudinal members
42.
PENETRATION DEVICE FOR USE IN FIRE-FIGHTING OPERATIONS, IN PARTICULAR IN THE CONTEXT OF AIRPORT RESCUE
Penetration device (P) for use in fire-fighting operations, in particular in the context of airport rescue, comprising a fixed member (FP) suitable to be associated with a tip of a arm or of a boom (15), and a member partially tapered and slidingly movable (MC) with respect to said fixed member in order to penetrate a wall of a body, for injecting a fire-retardant and/or fire-extinguishing medium within said body, wherein the fixed member (FP) comprises a hollow tubular outer member (OC) and the movable member (MC) comprises also a hollow tubular portion, coaxially arranged within the outer member; the fixed member (FP) comprising an inner hollow tubular member (IM) fixed with the outer hollow tubular member (OC) and arranged so as the movable member is interposed between the inner and outer members (IC, OC), the inner and outer members (IC, OC) both defining a sliding guide for the movable portion (MC).
Penetration device (P) for use in fire-fighting operations, in particular in the context of airport rescue, comprising a fixed member (FP) suitable to be associated with a tip of a arm or of a boom (15), and a member partially tapered and slidingly movable (MC) with respect to said fixed member in order to penetrate a wall of a body, for injecting a fire-retardant and/or fire-extinguishing medium within said body, wherein the fixed member (FP) comprises a hollow tubular outer member (OC) and the movable member (MC) comprises also a hollow tubular portion, coaxially arranged within the outer member; the fixed member (FP) comprising an inner hollow tubular member (IM) fixed with the outer hollow tubular member (OC) and arranged so as the movable member is interposed between the inner and outer members (IC, OC), the inner and outer members (IC, OC) both defining a sliding guide for the movable portion (MC).
A utility vehicle, in particular a firefighting vehicle, comprises an extendable aerial apparatus like a turnable ladder and/or an aerial rescue platform and a jacking system, the jacking system comprising lateral ground supports for jacking the vehicle body and stabilization means for blocking tilting motions of the vehicle body in its jacked state, the stabilization means comprising a hydraulically operable rear axle blocking device for blocking the rear axle suspension of the vehicle. According to the present invention, the stabilization means further comprise at least one hydraulically lockable shock absorber integrated into the front axle suspension of the vehicle, wherein the rear axle blocking device and the hydraulically lockable shock absorber are controlled by common hydraulic control means to lock the hydraulically lockable shock absorber at the same time or with a delay after activating the rear axle blocking device.
B60S 9/10 - Ground-engaging vehicle fittings for supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring the vehicle, wholly or in part, e.g. built-in jacks for only lifting or supporting by fluid pressure
45.
Utility vehicle with jacking system and stabilization means
A utility vehicle, in particular a firefighting vehicle, comprising an extendable aerial apparatus like a turnable ladder and/or an aerial rescue platform, a jacking system with lateral ground supports for jacking the vehicle body, and a stabilization mechanism for preventing tilting of the vehicle body in its jacked state. The stabilization mechanism includes a hydraulically operable rear axle blocking device for blocking the rear axle suspension of the vehicle. The stabilization mechanism further includes at least one hydraulically lockable shock absorber integrated into the front axle suspension of the vehicle. The rear axle blocking device and the hydraulically lockable shock absorber are controlled by a common hydraulic control to lock the hydraulically lockable shock absorber at the same time or with a delay after activating the rear axle blocking device.
B60S 9/10 - Ground-engaging vehicle fittings for supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring the vehicle, wholly or in part, e.g. built-in jacks for only lifting or supporting by fluid pressure
B60G 17/017 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their use when the vehicle is stationary, e.g. during loading, engine start-up or switch-off
B60G 9/02 - Resilient suspensions for a rigid axle or axle housing for two or more wheels the axle or housing being pivotally mounted on the vehicle
B66C 23/80 - Supports, e.g. outriggers, for mobile cranes hydraulically actuated
B66C 23/90 - Devices for indicating or limiting lifting movement
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
E06C 5/36 - Safety devices against slipping or falling of laddersSafety devices against overloading ladders
E06C 5/38 - Devices for blocking the springs of the vehicleDevices for supporting the undercarriage directly from the ground
The present invention relates to a method for controlling an articulated turntable ladder (12) of a rescue vehicle (10) wherein the ladder (12) comprises a plurality of telescopically extendable ladder parts (14) by including a tip ladder part (18) pivotable around a horizontal first pivot axis (28) by means of a first pivoting drive. The ladder further comprises a cage (22) connected to the free end of the tip ladder part (18) to be pivoted around a second pivot axis (30) by means of a second pivoting drive. The ladder (12) is pivotably mounted to a base part (16) on top of the vehicle (10) by means of a third pivoting drive to be lifted or lowered around a third pivot axis (32). The method provides for the step of controlling the first pivoting drive such that the absolute inclination angle (α) of the tip ladder part (18) is maintained constant during a lifting or lowering movement of the ladder (12) around the third pivot axis (32).
E06C 5/18 - Ladders characterised by being mounted on undercarriages or vehiclesSecuring ladders on vehicles with rigid longitudinal members capable of being elevated or extended using mechanical transmission only, with or without fluid or other non-mechanical couplings or clutches using power from the motor of the vehicle or another motor
E06C 5/04 - Ladders characterised by being mounted on undercarriages or vehiclesSecuring ladders on vehicles with rigid longitudinal members capable of being elevated or extended
E06C 5/42 - Devices for altering inclinationLatching devices therefor
47.
METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ARTICULATED TURNTABLE LADDER OF A RESCUE VEHICLE
The present invention relates to a method for controlling an articulated turntable ladder (12) of a rescue vehicle (10) wherein the ladder (12) comprises a plurality of telescopically extendable ladder parts (14) by including a tip ladder part (18) pivotable around a horizontal first pivot axis (28) by means of a first pivoting drive. The ladder further comprises a cage (22) connected to the free end of the tip ladder part (18) to be pivoted around a second pivot axis (30) by means of a second pivoting drive. The ladder (12) is pivotably mounted to a base part (16) on top of the vehicle (10) by means of a third pivoting drive to be lifted or lowered around a third pivot axis (32). The method provides for the step of controlling the first pivoting drive such that the absolute inclination angle (a) of the tip ladder part (18) is maintained constant during a lifting or lowering movement of the ladder (12) around the third pivot axis (32).
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
E06C 5/04 - Ladders characterised by being mounted on undercarriages or vehiclesSecuring ladders on vehicles with rigid longitudinal members capable of being elevated or extended
48.
UTILITY VEHICLE WITH ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR POSITIONING LATERAL GROUND SUPPORTS
Utility vehicle, in particular a firefighting vehicle (10), comprising an aerial apparatus like a turnable ladder (12) and/or an aerial rescue platform and lateral ground supports (16) that are movable between retracted positions and extracted operating positions in which the ends of the supports (16) rest on the ground, characterized by an assistance system for positioning the lateral ground supports (16), comprising optical means for projecting visual markings (22) on the ground areas on which the ends (20) of the supports (16) rest in their operating position, each visual marking (22) representing an expected operating position of one support.
B60S 9/02 - Ground-engaging vehicle fittings for supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring the vehicle, wholly or in part, e.g. built-in jacks for only lifting or supporting
49.
Aerial system, in particular turntable ladder system
Disclosed is a turntable ladder system mounted on a rescue vehicle. The system includes a turntable ladder mounted on top of a rescue vehicle and comprising an arm that can be bent downwardly to the ground in front of the driver's cabin of the vehicle, and an operator stand located at the ladder for operating the ladder. The operator stand includes a control for controlling movement of the arm. This turntable ladder system also includes a manually operable confirmation button located on the driver's cabin. The confirmation button is operatively connected to the control such that the bending movement of the arm can be controlled by the control only if the confirmation button is operated.
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
E06C 5/04 - Ladders characterised by being mounted on undercarriages or vehiclesSecuring ladders on vehicles with rigid longitudinal members capable of being elevated or extended
The present invention refers to a turntable ladder system, comprising a turntable ladder mounted on top of a rescue vehicle and comprising an arm that can be bent downwardly to the ground in front of the driver's cabin of the vehicle, and an operator stand located at the ladder for operating the ladder, said operator stand comprising control means for controlling a movement of the arm. This turntable ladder system is characterized by manually operable confirmation means located at the front of or laterally at the driver's cabin, said confirmation means being operatively connected to the control means such that the bending movement of the arm can be controlled by the control means only in case the confirmation means are operated.
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
E06C 5/04 - Ladders characterised by being mounted on undercarriages or vehiclesSecuring ladders on vehicles with rigid longitudinal members capable of being elevated or extended
Step profile (100) for a rescue vehicle, in particular for a fire fighting vehicle, comprising an extruded profile body (10) with a mainly rectangular cross section and a mainly flat upper step surface (12), characterized in that the cross section of the profile body (10) comprises a first groove (20) opening towards the upper side of the profile body (10) in which a first band-shaped lighting device (32) is arranged, a second groove (42) opening towards the bottom side of the profile body (10) in which a second band-shaped lighting device (46) is arranged, and a cross section portion (50) for engaging with a fixing means for fixing the step profile (100) to a vehicle body.
B60Q 1/32 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating vehicle sides
F21S 4/00 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
52.
Edge profile for bordering a superstructure of a rescue vehicle, in particular a fire fighting vehicle
An edge profile for bordering the superstructure of a rescue vehicle is contemplated, specifically an edge profile for bordering the upper walking deck of a firefighting vehicle that provide a modular construction system with enhanced security features. The edge profile is an extruded hollow body having a cross section with a front wall portion and an upper and lower groove for simultaneously illuminating the border of the upper walking deck and the environment around the base of the vehicle. The edge profile modularly engages with the vehicle body via cross-sectional horizontal and vertical mounting grooves, which do not require welding. A lower flange portion is further provided to cover upper parts of storage compartments at the sides of the vehicle, especially roller shutters.
B60Q 3/04 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interior, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor for lighting passenger or driving compartment for dashboard
F21V 21/00 - Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devicesHand grips
F21V 29/00 - Protecting lighting devices from thermal damageCooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems
B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
B60Q 1/24 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments for lighting other areas than only the way ahead
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60Q 1/32 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating vehicle sides
Step profile for a rescue vehicle, in particular for a fire fighting vehicle, comprising an extruded profile body with a mainly rectangular cross section and a mainly flat upper step surface wherein the cross section of the profile body comprises a first groove opening towards the upper side of the profile body in which a first band-shaped lighting device is arranged, a second groove opening towards the bottom side of the profile body in which a second band-shaped lighting device is arranged, and a cross section portion for engaging with a fixing means for fixing the step profile to a vehicle body.
B62D 25/22 - Running-boards, steps, or the like, as superstructure sub-unit
F16S 3/00 - Elongated members, e.g. profiled membersAssemblies thereofGratings or grilles
F21V 17/00 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
54.
EDGE PROFILE FOR BORDERING A SUPERSTRUCTURE OF A RESCUE VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR A FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLE
An edge profile for bordering the superstructure of a rescue vehicle is contemplated, specifically an edge profile for bordering the upper walking deck of a firefighting vehicle that provide a modular construction system with enhanced security features. The edge profile is an extruded hollow body having a cross section with a front wall portion and an upper and lower groove for simultaneously illuminating the border of the upper walking deck and the environment around the base of the vehicle. The edge profile modularly engages with the vehicle body via cross-sectional horizontal and vertical mounting grooves, which do not require welding. A lower flange portion is further provided to cover upper parts of storage compartments at the sides of the vehicle, especially roller shutters.
5891PTWO – IM 2-13 12 SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING DAMAGING OF A GEAR BOX OF A VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH A CLUTCH-SERVO AND A SERVO-SHIFT ACTUATED GEAR BOX SYSTEM. ABSTACT The present invention provides for a method and apparatus for 5 preventing damaging of a gear box of a vehicle provided with a servo-actuated clutch system and a servo-actuated gear shift system, the servo-actuated clutch comprising a clutch- servo (CSM) housing a pneumatic piston (PP), movable between a first and a second positions corresponding to an open and a 10 closed system of the clutch. The functioning of servo- actuated gear shift system is enabled when the pneumatic piston (PP) position exceeds, toward said disengagement state, a third predefined position. (Fig. 1). 15
System for reducing the brake wear of heavy vehicles, in particular for public transportation or for garbage collection, the vehicle comprising a pneumatic braking system for the actuation of the brakes, the wear reducing system being characterized in comprising limiting means (28, 29, 20, 161, 200, 201, 202, 203), suitable to be activated, for limiting the air pressure within the pneumatic braking system.
B60T 8/26 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force characterised by producing differential braking between front and rear wheels
57.
UTILITY VEHICLE WITH MONITORING SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE POSITION OF THE VEHICLE
The present invention relates to a utility vehicle, in particular to a firefighting vehicle, comprising an aerial apparatus (i.e. a turnable ladder and/or an aerial rescue platform) and lateral ground supports (16) movable between retracted positions and extracted operating positions in which the ends of the supports (16) rest on the ground. The vehicle comprises a monitoring system (28) for monitoring the position of the vehicle (10). The system (28) comprises surveillance cameras (22) at the sides of the vehicle (10), each camera (22) being allocated to one support (16) to monitor the ground area (24) on which the end (20) of this support (16) rests in its operating position and to take a real-time image (32) of the respective ground area (24). The system (28) also comprises a visual display (30) presenting the images (32) of all cameras (22) at the same time in different screen areas, superposed by visual markings (34) representing expected operating positions of the supports (16).
B66C 23/78 - Supports, e.g. outriggers, for mobile cranes
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
E06C 5/04 - Ladders characterised by being mounted on undercarriages or vehiclesSecuring ladders on vehicles with rigid longitudinal members capable of being elevated or extended
58.
UTILITY VEHICLE WITH MONITORING SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE POSITION OF THE VEHICLE
A utility vehicle comprising an aerial apparatus and lateral ground supports movable between retracted positions and extracted operating positions. The utility vehicle comprises a monitoring system for monitoring the position of the utility vehicle. The monitoring system comprises a control unit and surveillance cameras at the sides of the vehicle, each surveillance camera being allocated to one lateral ground support to monitor a ground area on which an end of this lateral ground support rests in its operating position and to take a real-time image of the respective ground area. The monitoring system also comprises a visual display presenting the real-time images of all surveillance cameras at the same time in different screen areas, superposed by a set of visual markings representing expected operating positions of the lateral ground supports. The control unit is configured to recognize an object within a visual field of the plurality of surveillance cameras.
B66C 23/78 - Supports, e.g. outriggers, for mobile cranes
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
E06C 5/04 - Ladders characterised by being mounted on undercarriages or vehiclesSecuring ladders on vehicles with rigid longitudinal members capable of being elevated or extended
The present invention relates to a frame structure (11) of a tractor vehicle, comprising a pair of longitudinal profile members (12,14) delimiting the frame laterally and extending towards the rear end of the vehicle. The profile members (12, 14) each comprise a vertical web (16) and an upper flange (26) extending from the web (16) towards the inside of the frame (10), the upper sides of the longitudinal profile members each comprising a horizontal section ( 22), followed by a downwardly declined end section at the rear end of the vehicle. This frame structure (11) is characterized in that the upper flanges (26) are cut-out or cut-off at least at the transition from the horizontal section (22) to the end section, and the longitudinal profile members (12, 14) are reinforced laterally by reinforcement profiles (32, 34) that are flanged to the outer sides of the longitudinal profile members (12, 14) and extend along their upper rims towards the rear end of the vehicle.
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
B62D 21/09 - Means for mounting load bearing surfaces
60.
BATTERY FIXING SYSTEM FOR FIXING AT LEAST ONE VEHICLE BATTERY
The present invention relates to a battery fixing system for fixing at least one vehicle battery in a trough-shaped casing of a vehicle. In the battery fixing system according to the invention at least one belt is fixed at the casing at one side of the battery and extends over the top of the battery to the other side. A belt tensioning device is provided at the other side of the battery to tension the belt downwards. Said belt tensioning device comprises a horizontal bar extending over the belt in a traverse direction, and a spring for biasing the bar elastically downwards.
The invention concerns a fixing device for a cladding plate (12) on the undercarriage (14) of a vehicle, especially a heavy goods vehicle, with a top and bottom suspension for releasably attaching the cladding plate to the undercarriage. The cladding plate can be pivoted away from the vehicle at its bottom suspension (22) and removed in said pivoted—away position, whilst the top suspension comprises a manual-release lock (72). The top suspension comprise a receiving element (56) and an insert (54) with complementary angled surfaces for centering thereof.
The present invention relates to a chassis (10) of a forward control truck with a tiltable cab, comprising a frame (12) with two longitudinal members (14, 16), at least one traverse member (28) extending between the longitudinal members, a cooler suspension for supporting a cooler at the front end of the frame, and a cab suspension (34) for supporting a cab above the front end of the frame. This chassis is characterized by a pair of bearing plates (24, 26) disposed at the front end of the frame, each bearing plate being flanged to a front end of one of said longitudinal members so that the bearing plates are spaced apart in a lateral direction and a distance between the bearing plates widens towards the front end of the frame. Each end of the traverse member is flanged to a front end of a bearing plate and supports the lower end of one cab suspension member. The cooler suspension comprises two opposed cooler suspension members disposed laterally at the cooler and being flanged onto flat top bearing surfaces of the bearing plates.
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
B62D 33/067 - Drivers' cabs movable from one position into at least one other position, e.g. tiltable, pivotable about a vertical axis, displaceable from one side of the vehicle to the other tiltable
B60K 11/04 - Arrangement or mounting of radiators, radiator shutters, or radiator blinds
A ladder set for rescue vehicles, including a base mounted on a vehicle, an end part and connecting parts disposed therebetween. A traction device is mounted for an extension cable and a roller arrangement for guiding the cable. Roller pairs are mounted on connecting parts, of which each include a front roller and a rear roller. A deflecting roller is located on the end of base part pointing in the direction of extension, via which extension cable is guided in the direction of the traction device. Extension cable is secured to end part by its end opposite traction device and is guided from fixation point to deflecting roller then via roller pairs of connecting parts in their connecting order, in such a way that extension cable first passes the first and then the rear rollers of a roller pair.
E06C 5/04 - Ladders characterised by being mounted on undercarriages or vehiclesSecuring ladders on vehicles with rigid longitudinal members capable of being elevated or extended
E04H 12/18 - TowersMasts or polesChimney stacksWater-towersMethods of erecting such structures movable or with movable sections, e.g. rotatable or telescopic
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CENTRAL SPRING SUPPORT FOR A CANTILEVER SPRING SUSPENSION IN A VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY WITH TWO AXLES
It is described a central spring support for a cantilever spring suspension of a vehicle, for connection of the leaf springs of the cantilever spring suspension to pivoting extensions (6) of the supporting structure of the suspension, comprising two casting parts (31, 32), two half-bearings (33, 34), and two spring fastening brackets (35, 36) the latter to fasten the middle of said leaf springs over respectively said two casting parts, said two half-bearings, and said pivoting extensions.
B60G 5/053 - Resilient suspensions for a set of tandem wheels or axles having interrelated movements with two or more pivoted arms, the movements of which are resiliently interrelated a leafspring being used as equilibration unit between two axle-supporting units
B60G 11/04 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having leaf springs only arranged substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle
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CONTROL SYSTEM FOR PNEUMATIC SUSPENSIONS OF A VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST A DRIVING AXLE AND AT LEAST AN ADDITIONAL AXLE WITH SYMMETRICAL LOAD ON EACH AXLE
The present invention relates to a control system for pneumatic suspension of a vehicle with symmetrical load between right and left side on each axle comprising one single level sensor (12), one single pressure sensor (6, 9) for each axle, one single solenoid valve (4, 8) for each axle, and one solenoid valve for the charging and the discharging of air from a compressed air tank (13) by means of solenoid valves (8) and (4) toward the cells (10) and (14) of the bridge and the cells (2) and (5) of the additional axle. When required, the solenoid valve (15) discharges air from the cells in the atmosphere by means of an outlet (16).
B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
B60G 21/073 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces permanently interconnected fluid between wheels on the same axle but on different sides of the vehicle, i.e. the left and right wheel suspensions being interconnected
Ladder set (10) for hoisting rescue vehicles with a plurality of telescopically extendable ladder parts, including a base part (12) mounted on a vehicle, an end part (18) and a number of connecting parts (14,16) disposed inbetween, an extension cable (22) for extending ladder parts (12,14,16,18), a traction device (28) mounted in the region of base part (12) for extension cable (22) and a roller arrangement for guiding the cable, with roller pairs (32,34) mounted on connecting parts (14,16), of which each front roller (36,38) of pairs (32,34) is disposed on the end of a connecting part (14,16) pointing in the direction of extension, and a rear roller (40, 42) of pairs (32,34) is disposed on the opposite end of this connecting part (14,16), and a deflecting roller (44) on the end of base part (12) pointing in the direction of extension, via which extension cable (22) is guided in the direction of the traction device (28), characterised in that extension cable (22) is secured to end part (18) by its end opposite traction device (28) and is guided from fixation point (30) to deflecting roller (44) then via roller pairs (32,34) of connecting parts (14,16) in their connecting order, in such a way that extension cable (22) first passes the first (36,38) and then the rear rollers (40,42) of a pair (32, 34).
E06C 5/04 - Ladders characterised by being mounted on undercarriages or vehiclesSecuring ladders on vehicles with rigid longitudinal members capable of being elevated or extended
Levelling device (10) for a turntable ladder, a boom or similar, with a multi-part rotating frame, one part of which is formed by a base (14), which is mounted on an understructure by means of a first turntable (20), which can be rotated around an upright axis by means of a rotary drive (26) attached to the understructure, and a further part formed by a superstructure (12) supporting the ladder or similar, which is connected with base (14) in such a manner that it can be pivoted around a connecting axis which is inclined relative to the upright axis, said superstructure (12) being pivotable relative to base (14) by means of a pivot drive, characterised in that base (14) has an approximately wedge-shaped cross-section, and in that superstructure (12) is mounted on base (14) by means of a second turntable (32), which lies in a plane (E1) that is inclined relative to the first turntable (20).
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
The invention relates to a pneumatic axle suspension for a vehicle with, disposed on the vehicle sides underneath the frame, guide elements which extend in the direction of travel and rest on an axle element of the vehicle, and whose ends are flexibly connected to the frame by means of articulated suspensions, said guide elements each having a section which faces forwards from the axle element and a section which faces backwards, of which at least one section is contrived to be elastically spring-loaded, and with air bags to support the guide elements with respect to the frame, each air bag being disposed between a guide element and an upper bearing attached rigidly to the frame. One of the two sections of a guide element is contrived as a rigid part, and the other section comprises a leaf spring, whilst the air bags are disposed at the side of the frame and the upper bearing of an air bag is formed by an upper bracket attached to the side of the frame.
B60G 9/00 - Resilient suspensions for a rigid axle or axle housing for two or more wheels
B60G 11/46 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having springs of different kinds including leaf springs and also fluid springs
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Autopompes à incendie, auto-échelles pivotantes de pompiers
et, particulièrement, superstructures destinées à ces
véhicules, en aluminium et en alliages d'aluminium ainsi
qu'éléments de ces superstructures et leurs accessoires, à
savoir tiroirs, casiers de stockage et supports d'équipement
installés. Véhicules industriels, à savoir camions et,
particulièrement, superstructures destinées à ces véhicules
industriels, en aluminium et en alliages d'aluminium ainsi
qu'éléments de ces superstructures et leurs accessoires, à
savoir tiroirs, casiers de stockage et supports d'équipement
installés.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Repair or maintenance of motor vehicles, especially of
trucks, omnibuses, fire engines, of motor vehicles with
special equipment, in particular ambulances and municipal
vehicles, special vehicles and parts thereof; repair or
maintenance of fire equipment, especially of extinguishing
pumps, ladders, extinguishing apparatus and utensils and
parts thereof.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
08 - Hand tools and implements
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Fonte pour machines. Moteurs à combustion et groupes de machines consistant
en moteurs à combustion et machines à travailler,
spécialement dynamos, compresseurs et pompes et leurs
parties; appareils gazogènes, installations de force
motrice à gaz consistant en l'appareil gazogène et le
moteur à gaz. Outils de pompiers. Voitures à incendie, matériel d'incendie, outils de
pompiers et appareils de sauvetage, spécialement
appareils et ustensiles d'extinction, pompes, échelles
et leurs parties; engrenages pour matériel d'incendie. Installations calorifiques à gaz consistant en
l'appareil gazogène et fours à réchauffer, ainsi que
leurs parties. Véhicules routiers, spécialement camions automobiles,
omnibus, voitures automobiles équipées, à savoir
voitures pour accidents et autres véhicules communaux,
véhicules spéciaux et leurs parties; tracteurs à
commande de roue et de chenille; spécialement pour
l'agriculture, locomotives à moteur et leurs parties;
moteurs à combustion; engrenages pour tracteurs,
véhicules routiers et pour véhicules pour voies
ferrées, ainsi que leurs parties.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
13 - Firearms; explosives
19 - Non-metallic building materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
Goods & Services
(1) Vehicles and apparatus for military requirements, namely, field kitchens, bake stoves, boilers; apparatus for these vehicles, namely, ammunition baskets, eating utensils, tools, ambulances and instruments, special vehicles and instruments for observation, measurement, illumination, telephony and telegraphy (including wireless), cable trucks, cable winding devices, machine trucks for said special vehicles, carrying trucks for signalling apparatus and masts, breathing devices, gas and smoke protection devices, equipment for aircraft personnel and fliers, namely, overcoats, overshoes, over-gloves, helmets, and protective goggles; vehicles for public service and industrial establishments and associations, namely, street-cleaning and water sprinkling trucks, water-tank trucks, lawn sprinklers, tower trucks, hauling trucks, omnibus apparatus for erection of overhead electrical wires and gas and water pipes, vehicles and apparatus for rendering first aid in cases of accident to human beings and animals; vehicles and apparatus for fire-fighting, namely mobile and portable fire-hoses and pumps for this purpose, bucket hoses, hand fire extinguishers, suction hoses, tubing, hose trucks, graters, boxes, couplings, valves, clips, clamps, hose cleaning and drying devices, hose brackets and runners, apparatus and materials for repair of hoses, hydrants and their parts, fire-hose fittings, jet pipes and nozzles, fire buckets, fire-fighting tools, portable and mobile mechanical ladders, hook ladders, pedestal ladders and fire-escape ladders, rope ladders, and collapsible ladders, trucks for crews, equipment and other purposes, rescue apparatus, namely, self-rescuing devices, jumping cloths, rescue hoses, clothing and equipment for fire-fighting, weapons, instruments for giving signals, namely, hooters, horns, sirens; vehicles and their parts, namely, vehicle chassis, axles, wheels, vehicle superstructures and installations of their parts such as automobile bodies, loading platforms, dumping mechanism, driver's cabs, steering gears and brakes; motors and their parts, bicycles and their parts.
