Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• B60P 1/28 - Structures à carrosserie basculante

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• B60P 1/28 - Structures à carrosserie basculante

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• B60P 1/28 - Structures à carrosserie basculante
• B60P 1/04 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement avec un mouvement de basculement de l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge
• B62D 33/02 - Plates-formesCompartiments de chargement ouverts

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• B60P 1/273 - Moyens pour commander le mouvement des panneaux arrière ou latéraux produisant une interdépendance entre le basculement et le verrouillage ou le déverrouillage d'un panneau arrière ou latéral librement articulé
• E05B 83/02 - Serrures pour wagons ferroviaires de marchandises, conteneurs à marchandises ou similairesSerrures pour le compartiment marchandises des camions ou camionnettes à usage commercial
• B60J 5/10 - Portes disposées à l'arrière du véhicule
• B62D 33/037 - Moyens de verrouillage correspondants

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• B60J 5/10 - Portes disposées à l'arrière du véhicule
• B62D 33/03 - Structure des panneaux latéraux ou des portes arrière mobiles par basculement vers le bas
• B62D 33/037 - Moyens de verrouillage correspondants
• B60P 1/273 - Moyens pour commander le mouvement des panneaux arrière ou latéraux produisant une interdépendance entre le basculement et le verrouillage ou le déverrouillage d'un panneau arrière ou latéral librement articulé

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• B60P 1/04 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement avec un mouvement de basculement de l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge
• B60P 1/34 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement avec un mouvement de basculement de l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge en combinaison avec un autre mouvement de l'élément transportant la charge l'autre mouvement étant une élévation ou un abaissement
• B62D 21/18 - Châssis, c.-à-d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée caractérisés par le type de véhicule et non couverts par les groupes
• B62D 33/027 - Structure des panneaux latéraux ou des portes arrière mobiles
• B62D 33/08 - Carrosseries pour véhicules à marchandises caractérisées par l'assemblage entre la carrosserie et le châssis de véhicule comportant des moyens de réglage
• B65F 3/26 - Véhicules particulièrement adaptés pour le ramassage des ordures avec des dispositifs pour le déchargement de la benne d'un camion-benne pour ordures par basculement

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• B62D 33/023 - Structure des panneaux latéraux ou des portes arrière
• B60J 5/10 - Portes disposées à l'arrière du véhicule

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• B60J 5/10 - Portes disposées à l'arrière du véhicule
• B62D 33/023 - Structure des panneaux latéraux ou des portes arrière

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• B60J 5/10 - Portes disposées à l'arrière du véhicule
• B62D 33/037 - Moyens de verrouillage correspondants

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• B60P 1/04 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement avec un mouvement de basculement de l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge
• B60P 1/34 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement avec un mouvement de basculement de l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge en combinaison avec un autre mouvement de l'élément transportant la charge l'autre mouvement étant une élévation ou un abaissement
• B62D 33/027 - Structure des panneaux latéraux ou des portes arrière mobiles
• B62D 33/08 - Carrosseries pour véhicules à marchandises caractérisées par l'assemblage entre la carrosserie et le châssis de véhicule comportant des moyens de réglage
• B65F 3/26 - Véhicules particulièrement adaptés pour le ramassage des ordures avec des dispositifs pour le déchargement de la benne d'un camion-benne pour ordures par basculement

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• B60P 1/28 - Structures à carrosserie basculante

Abrégé

A dump body for a truck has rear left and right pillars, a tailgate pivotally connected to the pillars, left and right upper rails connected to the rear left and right pillars at their rear ends, a front wall connected to the front ends of the upper rails, a left side wall connected to the front wall, the left upper rail and the rear left pillar, a right side wall connected to the front wall, the right upper rail and the rear right pillar, a floor connected to the front wall, the rear pillars, and the lower ends of the side walls, and front and rear support assemblies connected to an underside of front and rear portions of the floor. A majority of an underside portion of the floor located longitudinally between the support assemblies is free of structural support members. A truck having the dump body is also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60P 1/04 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement avec un mouvement de basculement de l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge
• B60P 1/28 - Structures à carrosserie basculante