GB2317595A - Rigid cover for goods vehicle - Google Patents
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- GB2317595A GB2317595A GB9627054A GB9627054A GB2317595A GB 2317595 A GB2317595 A GB 2317595A GB 9627054 A GB9627054 A GB 9627054A GB 9627054 A GB9627054 A GB 9627054A GB 2317595 A GB2317595 A GB 2317595A
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
- B60J7/00—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs
- B60J7/08—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position
- B60J7/16—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position non-foldable and rigid, e.g. a one-piece hard-top or a single rigid roof panel
- B60J7/1607—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position non-foldable and rigid, e.g. a one-piece hard-top or a single rigid roof panel for covering load areas, e.g. rigid panels for pick-up truck beds
- B60J7/1621—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position non-foldable and rigid, e.g. a one-piece hard-top or a single rigid roof panel for covering load areas, e.g. rigid panels for pick-up truck beds hinged on one side
Abstract
A goods vehicle such as a truck or trailer 1 having a base 5 and side walls 6, 7, 8, 9 forming an open topped load area 4 has a rigid cover 10 mounted on the side walls and movable between open and closed positions, there being sealing means (36 figure 4) between the side walls and the cover in its closed position. The cover may be hingedly mounted and may be movable by rams 12. The load area may be tippable and have a discharge door pivotable 9 about its upper edge and clamped shut by a locking beam 28 at its lower end. The sealing means may be a flap (51 figure 7) along the free edge of the cover. Cover locking means may be provided in the form of at least one bolt 15 and receiver.
Description
"A Wagon"
The invention relates to trailers, wagons and the like for the transport of goods and materials.
The invention particularly relates to the transport of bulk materials such as mineral concentrates. Open topped trailers are commonly used for the transport of such material. However, in the event of a collision, such materials can be spread over a wide area causing environmental hazards. Also, during transport, rain or spray from the road can adversely affect the goods being carried in the trailer.
Also dust rising from the material being carried may undesirably pollute the atmosphere during transport.
The present invention is directed towards overcoming these problems.
According to the invention there is provided a wagon comprising a body having a base and upstanding side walls around the base forming with the base an open-topped container for reception of material to be carried in the wagon, a material filling opening being defined by upper ends of the side walls a rigid cover mounted on the side walls, the cover being movable between a closed position across the filling opening and an open position for filling the container body, and sealing means engagable between the cover and the side walls when the cover is in a closed position to seal an interior of the body.
In one embodiment of the invention the body is pivotally mounted on a support chassis, means is provided for tipping the body on the support chassis, a discharge door is provided in the side walls of the body for discharging material from the body when the body is tipped on the chassis, the discharge door being pivotally mounted at its upper end on the body such that a lower end of the discharge door is movable outwardly of the body for discharging material from the body, and a door locking clamp which is releasably engagable with an outer face of the discharge door to releasably secure the discharge door in a closed position.
In another embodiment the door locking clamp comprises a ram-operated beam mounted on the wagon adjacent the discharge door, the beam being movable between an engaged position extending across a lower end of the discharge door and a released position away from the discharge door allowing opening of the discharge door.
Preferably, a discharge door seal is provided for sealing engagement between the discharge door and a door-receiving ope in the body when the discharge door is in the closed position.
In another embodiment the cover is hindgedly mounted on a side wall of the body and a sealing flap is provided along a free edge of the cover, the sealing flap, sealingly engageable with an outer face of the opposite side wall when the cover is a closed position.
In a further embodiment the cover locking means is provided for releasably locking the cover in the closed position, the locking means being of two part construction comprising a locking bolt and a complementary receiver, one part being mounted on the cover and the other part being mounted on a side wall of the body.
Preferably the bolt is ram-operated for movement between an extended receiver-engaging locking position and a retracted released position.
In another embodiment the cover is operable by ram means for movement between the closed position and the open position.
Preferably, the ram means is mounted within the body on the side wall on which the cover is hindgedly mounted, the ram means extending between an underside of the cover and an inside face of the side wall.
Conveniently, the cover is pivotable through an angle of greater than 90 c when moving between the closed position and the open position.
In another embodiment the container has tapered sides which taper inwardly between a front end and a rear end of the body at which the discharge door is mounted.
In a preferred embodiment the locking means is of two part construction, comprising a bolt and an associated receiver, one part being on the cover and the other part being on the side wall.
Preferably, the bolt is ram operated for movement between an engaged and a released position.
Ideally, also mechanical locking means is provided for further securing the cover in the closed position. For example mechanical screw locks may be provided for engagement between the side walls and the cover.
In a particularly preferred embodiment a seal is engaged between the cover and the side walls when the cover is closed. Thus advantageously the ingress of moisture is prevented and also escape of materials from the container body is prevented. The seal may be mounted on one or both of the cover and side walls.
In another embodiment a rear side wall is formed by a rear discharge door pivotally mounted at a rear end of the container body, having associated locking means to retain the door in a closed position.
Preferably, the door is hinged at its upper end to facilitate tipping the container body on a chassis of the trailer to discharge material from the container body.
In a further embodiment the locking means is a ram operated beam mounted at a rear end of the trailer and being moveable between an engaged position across the rear lower end of the door and a released position.
In a particularly preferred embodiment a seal is provided for sealing between the door and a rear end of the container body when the door is closed.
Preferably the container has tapered sides which taper inwardly between a front end and a rear end of the container.
It will be noted that the term wagon as used in this patent specification includes trailers with a container body or vehicles with a container body fixed on the chassis of the vehicle.
The invention will be more clearly understood from the following description of an embodiment thereof, given by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings in which;
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a trailer according to the
invention shown attached to a tractor vehicle;
Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the trailer, with a cover of the
trailer shown in an open position;
Fig. 3 is a detail side elevational view showing portion of a
rear end of the trailer;
Fig. 4 is a detail view of a seal for a rear door of the trailer;
Fig. 5 is a perspective view showing the trailer in use;
Fig 6 is a detailed perspective view of a rear end of another
wagon;
Fig 7 is a schematic sectional elevational view of another wagon;
Fig 8 is a view similar to Fig 7 showing a cover of the wagon in
an open position;
Fig 9 is a sectional elevational view of another wagon;
Fig 10 is a view similar to Fig 8 of another wagon;
Fig 11 is a perspective view similar to Fig 2 of another wagon;
and
Fig 12 is a perspective view similar to Fig 2 of a further wagon.
Referring to the drawings, and initially to Figs 1 to 5 thereof, there is shown a wagon according to the invention indicated generally by the reference numeral 1. The wagon 1 has a chassis 2 mounted on wheels 3. A box-shaped material container body 4 is mounted on the chassis 2 and comprises a base 5 with upstanding side walls comprising sides 6,7, a front wall 8 and a rear discharge door 9 which is hingedly mounted at its upper ends between the sides 6,7. A cover 10 is hingedly mounted on one side 7 for movement between an open position as shown in Fig. 2 and a closed position as shown in Fig. 1.
The cover 10 is mounted on the side wall 7 by hinges 11. Rams 12 are mounted between the side wall 7 and the cover 10 and are operable to pivot the cover 10 on the side wall 7 for opening and closing the cover 10. Each ram 12 is connected to an hydraulic power supply for operation of the rams 12.
Locking means is provided for locking the cover 10 in the closed position. In this case the locking means comprises locking bolts 15, carried by rams 16 which are mounted on an underside of the cover 10.
The rams 16 are operable to extend the bolts 15 for engagement with associated receiver sockets (not shown) adjacent an upper end of the side wall 6 for securely locking the cover 10 in the closed position.
Additionally, further locking means is provided in the form of manually operated screw locks 18 which extend through hollow pillars 19 in the side wall 6 for engagement with associated receiver slots 20 in the cover 10.
A resilient seal is engageable between the cover 10 and the side walls 6,7,8,9. The seal may be mounted along an upper edge of the side walls 6,7,8,9 and/or around a peripheral edge of an inside face of the cover 10. Advantageously the seal prevents ingress of water and moisture which could adversely affect a cargo and also prevent the escape of dust from an interior of the container during transport of material in the container.
The rear discharge door 9 is hinged at its upper end to the sides 6,7 of the container body 4. A five point door locking clamp 24 is mounted at the bottom of the door 9 having an associated actuating lever 25. Also, a manual twist lock clamp 26 is mounted on each side of the door 9. For added security a locking beam 28 is engagable with a lower end of the door 9 to securely retain the door 9 in the closed position. The beam 28 is carried on a pair of pivoting support arms 29. Each support arm 29 is mounted by a pivot pin 30 on a mounting bracket 31 at a rear end of the container body 4. A ram 32 is mounted between a pivot link 34 on the arm 29 and the container body 4 or wagon chassis 2. The ram 32 is operable to engage and release the beam 28, the beam 28 being retracted for opening the door 9.
A twin ruberoid seal 36 (Fig. 4) engages between the door 9 and each side 6,7 and the base 5 of the container body 4 to prevent escape of material from the container body 4 and ingress of moisture into the body 4 during transport.
Each of the sides 6,7 tapers inwardly between a front end and a rear end of the container body 4, effectively forming a funnel to assist in the discharge of material when the container body 4 is tipped on the chassis 2.
In use, to load the wagon 1 the cover is opened as shown in Figs. 2 and 5 and material is dropped into the container body 4. The cover 10 is then closed and locked sealing the material within the container body 4. During transport, escape of dust from within the container body 4 and ingress of moisture into the container body 4 is prevented by the seals. In the event of accidents or collisions, the locking means for the cover 10 and rear discharge door 9 keep the materials securely sealed within the container body 4. To discharge material from the container body 4 the door locking clamp 24, manual twist lock clamps 26 and the locking beam 28 are released and upon tipping the container body 4 on the chassis 2 material is discharged through a rear end of the container body 4. It will be noted that the tapered sides 6,7 promote the full discharge of material once the material begins to flow from the container body 4.
It would be noted that a downwardly and outwardly sloping lip is provided at a rear end of the base 5 to ensure positive engagement of the seal at a lower end of the door. Sides of the ope in which the door is mounted may also be tapered for this purpose if desired.
Advantageously, the invention provides a wagon for the sealed transportation of material, in particular bulk particulate materials for example mineral concentrate materials, and granular materials and all milled and ground substances. The sealing arrangements ensure that in the event of collision or turn-over loss of material from the container body is prevented.
Advantageously also material is provided from being wind blown or being bounced out of the wagon and also water is prevented from collecting within the container which would increase the weight being carried by the wagon.
Referring now to Fig 6 there is shown a rear end of another wagon 40 in which parts similar to those described previously are assigned the same reference numerals. In this case the rear discharge door 9 is supported in an inclined position when closed, the door 9 engaging against an inclined rear post 41 of the side walls 6, 7.
Referring now to Fig 7 there is shown schematically a section through another wagon 50. Parts similar to those described previously are assigned the same reference numerals. In this case a sealing flap 51 is provided along a free edge 52 of the cover 10. The sealing flap 51 is sealingly engagable with an outer face 53 of the side wall 6 opposite the hinge mount 11 when the cover 10 is in the closed position as shown in Fig 7. The seal may be provided by making the flap 51 resilient for deflecting to engage the side wall 6 as the cover 10 is lowered. Alternatively, a resilient sealing strip may be provided on the flap 51 or the side wall 53.
Fig 8 shows the cover 10 of the wagon 50 in an open position. It will be noted that the cover 10 swings through greater than 900c, in this case approximately 1030c to fold the cover 10 out of the way for loading.
Fig 9 is a sectional view through another wagon 60. This shows a mechanical screw 61 mounted within pillars 19 for manually locking the cover 10 in the closed position.
Fig 10 is a view similar to Fig 8. In this case the cover operating rams 12 and hinges 11 are mounted in a separate bulk head 70 at one side of the body of the wagon. This may be desirable if particular corrosive materials are being carried in the wagon.
Referring now to Fig 11 there is shown another wagon 70 which is largely similar to the wagons previously described and like parts are assigned the same reference numerals. In this case a pair of cover opening rams 71 are mounted at each end of the body 4 extending between a floor of the body 4 and a free edge of the cover 10.
Referring now to Fig 12 there is shown another wagon 80 which is largely similar to the wagon of Fig 11. In this case the rams 71 are each mounted in separate bulk heads 81 at a front and at a rear end of the body 4.
It will be appreciated that alarm means may be provided to prevent a driver driving away the wagon when the cover 10 is in an open position.
It will also be appreciated that the discharge door may in some cases be provided on the side of the wagon, the wagon being arranged for tipping to one side to discharge material from the wagon.
It will be appreciated that various other cover arrangements may be provided within the scope of the invention.
The invention is not limited to the embodiment hereinbefore described which may be varied in both construction and detail.
Claims (12)
1. A wagon comprising a body having a base and upstanding side
walls around the base forming with the base an open-topped
container for reception of material to be carried in the
wagon, a material filling opening being defined by upper
ends of the side walls a rigid cover mounted on the side
walls, the cover being movable between a closed position
across the filling opening and an open position for filling
the container body, and sealing means engagable between the
cover and the side walls when the cover is in a closed
position to seal an interior of the body.
2. A wagon as claimed in claim 1 wherein the body is pivotally
mounted on a support chassis, means is provided for tipping
the body on the support chassis, a discharge door is
provided in the side walls of the body for discharging
material from the body when the body is tipped on the
chassis, the discharge door being pivotally mounted at its
upper end on the body such that a lower end of the discharge
door is movable outwardly of the body for discharging
material from the body, and a door locking clamp which is
releasably engagable with an outer face of the discharge
door to releasably secure the discharge door in a closed
position.
3. A wagon as claimed in claim 2 wherein the door locking clamp
comprises a ram-operated beam mounted on the wagon adjacent
the discharge door, the beam being movable between an
engaged position extending across a lower end of the
discharge door and a released position away from the
discharge door allowing opening of the discharge door.
4. A wagon as claimed in claim 2 or 3 wherein a discharge door
seal is provided for sealing engagement between the
discharge door and a door-receiving ope in the body when the
discharge door is in the closed position.
5. A wagon as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the cover
is hindgedly mounted on a side wall of the body and a
sealing flap is provided along a free edge of the cover, the
sealing flap, sealingly engageable with an outer face of the
opposite side wall when the cover is a closed position.
6. A wagon as claimed in any preceding claim wherein cover
locking means is provided for releasably locking the cover
in the closed position, the locking means being of two part
construction comprising a locking bolt and a complementary
receiver, one part being mounted on the cover and the other
part being mounted on a side wall of the body.
7. A wagon as claimed in claim 6 wherein the bolt is ram
operated for movement between an extended receiver-engaging
locking position and a retracted released position.
8. A wagon as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the cover
is operable by ram means for movement between the closed
position and the open position.
9. A wagon as claimed in claim 8 wherein the ram means is
mounted within the body on the side wall on which the cover
is hindgedly mounted, the ram means extending between an
underside of the cover and an inside face of the side wall.
10. A wagon as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the cover
is pivotable through an angle of greater than 90 c when
moving between the closed position and the open position.
11. A wagon as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the body
has tapered sides which taper inwardly between a front end
and a rear end of the body.
12. A trailer substantially as hereinbefore described with
reference to the accompanying drawings.
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