US4616726A
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Device for turning an articulated motor vehicle
Assignee: Volvo Construction Equipment AB
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Filing: 1985-10-31
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Granted: 1986-10-14
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Expires: 2005-10-31
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a device for an articulated vehicle, for turning the vehicle about within a very limited space. According to the invention, the rear vehicle portion is provided with at least one supporting wheel mounted sideways, the axis of which lies in a vertical plane intersecting the vertical axis of articulation between the front and rear portions of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Sixten Johansson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:38
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D53/00; B62D53/04; B62D53/08; B62D53/0857; B62D53/0864; B62D15/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S280/00; Y10S280/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
Articulated motor vehicle, especially a dumper, comprising a front drive unit supporting vehicle portion and a rear load carrying vehicle portion, said vehicle portions being articulated about a vertical axis and swingable in relation to each other about said axis by power means, characterized in that the rear vehicle portion is mounted on at least one supporting wheel, which can be lowered to the road surface to raise the rear vehicle portion and which, in the lowered position, has its axis of rotation lying in a vertical plane substantially intersecting the vertical axis of articulation between the vehicle portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
Articulated motor vehicle, especially a dumper, comprising a front drive unit supporting vehicle portion and a rear load carrying vehicle portion, said vehicle portions being articulated about a vertical axis and swingable in relation to each other about said axis by power means, characterized in that the rear vehicle portion is mounted on at least one supporting wheel, which can be lowered to the road surface to raise the rear vehicle portion and which, in the lowered position, has its axis of rotation lying in a vertical plane substantially intersecting the vertical axis of articulation between the vehicle portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
Articulated motor vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the supporting wheel can be maneuvered between a retracted position and a lowered position by means of a hydraulic power cylinder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
Articulated motor vehicle according to claims 1, characterized in that two supporting wheels are arranged, one on either side of the frame of the rear vehicle portion and substantially opposite each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
Articulated motor vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that the supporting wheels are carried by the frame in front of the wheels of the rear vehicle portion.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-10-13 | 1990-04-14 | 1990-10-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-10-13 | 1994-04-14 | 1994-10-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-10-13 | 1998-04-14 | 1998-10-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |