A loading platform for a wheeled vehicle. The loading platform comprises a frame extending along a longitudinal axis. The frame comprises an elongated central shell having two spaced-apart elongated beams with an upper end and an elongated central plate secured to and connecting the upper ends of the spaced-apart elongated beams. The frame also comprises cross bracing assemblies extending on opposed sides of the elongated central shell, each one of the cross bracing assemblies including a plurality of intersecting bracing plates secured at a proximal end to a respective one of the elongated beams of the central shell.

A method and an arrangement for optimizing load position in relation to a transportation vehicle, comprising a platform arranged to the transportation vehicle for receiving a load; an actuating device for moving the platform in relation to the transportation vehicle; a sensing device configured to generate a vehicle sensing signal and/or a non-vehicle sensing signal; a controlling device configured to receive at least one of the vehicle sensing signal and the non-vehicle sensing signal; generate controlling commands based on the received at least one of the vehicle sensing signal and the non-vehicle sensing signal; and transmit the controlling commands to the actuating device; wherein the actuating device is configured to receive the controlling commands and to move the platform in relation to the transportation vehicle based on the controlling commands.

A deflector attachment is adapted to surround an exhaust outlet provided in a dump body of the machine. The deflector attachment includes a plate member having a curved portion. Exhaust gases exiting the exhaust outlet are adapted to first impact the curved portion. The deflector attachment also includes a pair of side plates spaced apart by the plate member. The deflector attachment further includes an inclined deflecting plate extending between the pair of side plates. The plate member, the pair of side plates, and the inclined deflecting plate define a flow passage for smoothly diverting the exhaust gases exiting the exhaust outlet towards a central portion of the dump body.

A vehicle includes a body structure defining a passenger compartment and a cargo compartment. A first roof panel is disposed over at least part of the passenger compartment and a second roof panel is disposed over at least part of the cargo compartment. A plurality of side panels surround at least the cargo compartment. A plurality of extensions are fixed to the second roof panel and coupled to the side panels. The extensions and the second roof panel are movable relative to the first roof panel and the side panels between a pre-assembled position and a final-assembled position. The second roof panel is disposed closer to the side panels when in the pre-assembled position than when in the final-assembled position. A method of manufacturing the vehicle includes providing the body structure, fixing a plurality of extensions to the second roof panel and coupling the extensions to the side panels.

A commercial vehicle having various GVWR configurations with a vehicle body with two or more axles, and a cab that does not pivot relative to the vehicle body, and a battery-electric-powered or hydrogen-electric-powered propulsion system. The vehicle has a center of gravity that is substantially lower, and a track width which is substantially narrower, than an articulating tractor-trailer combination with a trailer size comparable to the vehicle body of the present invention, providing substantially increased stability, and with all axles steerable, substantially improving the turning and trailing of the vehicle. Additional attributes are improved safety, increased payload weight and cubic capacity, higher productivity and lower maintenance costs. Many other advantages flow from this vehicle design.

A commercial vehicle having various GVWR configurations with a vehicle body with two or more axles, and a cab that does not pivot relative to the vehicle body, and a battery-electric-powered or hydrogen-electric-powered propulsion system. The vehicle has a center of gravity that is substantially lower, and a track width which is substantially narrower, than an articulating tractor-trailer combination with a trailer size comparable to the vehicle body of the present invention, providing substantially increased stability, and with all axles steerable, substantially improving the turning and trailing of the vehicle. Additional attributes are improved safety, increased payload weight and cubic capacity, higher productivity and lower maintenance costs. Many other advantages flow from this vehicle design.

A truck having a towing accessory adapted to carry a second vehicle comprising a truck bed having a proximal end and a distal end and a towing accessory attached to the distal end of the truck bed, wherein the towing accessory is adapted to support a pair of wheels of a second vehicle by extending the length of the truck bed. The towing accessory includes a first frame member and a second frame member with lengths spanning a width of the truck bed and spaced substantially parallel to one another. The first frame member and the second frame member are connected by a support adapted to secure a pair of wheels of the second vehicle within the towing accessory.

The invention relates to an emergency vehicle (1) designed as a heavy truck, comprising a vehicle body (2) having an underbody assembly (9), a roof assembly (10) and at least one longitudinal wall (11, 12). Furthermore, a central longitudinal beam (8) is provided that is disposed in a manner extending in vehicle longitudinal direction. The central longitudinal beam (8) is joined directly and securely to the vehicle body (2), wherein it forms an integral constituent of the underbody assembly (9) of the vehicle body (2).

A method is provided for assembling a stack-up including a first workpiece with a clearance hole and a second workpiece. The method comprises adhering an adhesive to a first face of the first workpiece so as to completely cover and close the clearance hole and securing the second workpiece to a second face of the first workpiece with an adhesive. A stack-up and the method of capturing adhesive squeeze-out during a stack-up assembly process are also disclosed.

A working vehicle includes a cabin. the cabin, which covers a steering seat disposed on a travelling machine body, includes a cabin frame constituting a framework of the cabin, and a roof assembly disposed on the upper end side of the cabin frame. A tailpipe is disposed on one side among a left side and a right side of the travelling machine body. Exhaust gas from an engine, mounted on the travelling machine body, is discharged to the outside through the tailpipe. The roof assembly is partitioned into a front-side chamber and a rear-side chamber, and an air conditioner is contained in a rear-side chamber side. An external-air intake opening is formed on one side opposite the tailpipe among a left side and a right side of the roof assembly.