Patent classifications
E06C5/42
Repositionable console
A vehicle includes a chassis, tractive assemblies coupled to the chassis, a body assembly coupled to the chassis, a turntable rotatably coupled to the chassis, a platform coupled to the turntable and configured to support an operator, and a control console. The control console includes a base section coupled to the turntable and a movable section that is movably coupled to the base section. The movable section includes an operator interface configured to receive commands from the operator to control one or more systems of the vehicle. The movable section of the control console is selectively repositionable relative to the base section between a stowed position and an operating position. The operator interface is configured to be accessed by the operator when the operator is supported by the platform and the movable section is in the operating position.
LOAD TRANSFER STATIONS
A fire apparatus includes a chassis, axles coupled to the chassis, a turntable rotatably coupled to the chassis, and an aerial ladder assembly pivotably coupled the turntable. The aerial ladder assembly includes a first ladder section extending longitudinally, a second ladder section extending longitudinally, and a support slidably coupling the second ladder section to the first ladder section such that the first ladder section supports the second ladder section. The support facilitates longitudinal movement of the second ladder section relative to the first ladder section between an extended position and a retracted position. The support is pivotably coupled to the first ladder section.
AERIAL CONFIGURATION FOR A MID-MOUNT FIRE APPARATUS
A fire apparatus includes a chassis, a body assembly coupled to the chassis, a front cabin coupled to a front end of the chassis forward of the body assembly, a front axle coupled to the front end of the chassis, a rear axle coupled to a rear end of the chassis, and a ladder assembly having a proximal end coupled to the chassis. The body assembly includes one or more angled portions. The one or more angled portions at least partially facilitate the ladder assembly in traveling through at least one of a sweep angle range or a depression angle range.
Leaning control scheme for a fire apparatus
A fire apparatus includes a chassis, a body assembly, a front cabin, a front axle, at least one rear axle, a ladder assembly having a proximal end that is coupled to the chassis between the front axle and the at least one rear axle, a stability system, and a controller. The stability system includes a pair of front downriggers, a pair of rear downriggers, and an outrigger assembly coupled to the chassis between the front axle and the at least one rear axle. The front and rear downriggers are selectively extendable to engage a ground surface. The outrigger assembly includes a pair of outriggers that are selectively extendable from the body assembly to engage the ground surface. The controller is configured to facilitate controlling extension and retraction of the front downriggers, the rear downriggers, and the outriggers to lean the fire apparatus.
Modular ladder system
A modular ladder system includes a first ladder module comprising a first plurality of ladder steps; a second ladder module comprising a second plurality of ladder steps; and a ladder base, the modular ladder system is configurable in an unassembled configuration and an assembled configuration; wherein: in the unassembled configuration, the first ladder module is detached from the second ladder module and the first and second ladder modules are stacked on the ladder base; and in the assembled configuration, the first ladder module is coupled to the ladder base and the second ladder module is attached to the first ladder module opposite the ladder base to define a ladder extending upward from the ladder base.
Folding step for pop-up vehicle
A pop-up camper has a roof that is movable between a stored position where it is close to a perimeter wall and use position where it is raised away from the perimeter wall. The perimeter wall has a gap that receives a door that is attached to the pop-up camper at the floor level. The door pivots between a stored position where panel spans and seals a gap in the sidewall and use position where the panel folds down and a terminal edge is close to the ground. The door includes stringers with steps that extend between. Adjustable feet are received at the end of the stringers adjacent the terminal edge and telescopically slide between a stored position where the feet are locked from rotation and do not extend beyond the terminal edge and an extended position where the feet can pivot.
ADJUSTABLE STAIR ASSEMBLY
A stair assembly may include a plurality of steps, a main stringer pivotably connected to a corresponding lateral end of each of the plurality of steps, and a support stringer pivotably connected to a corresponding lateral end of each of the plurality of steps, wherein the main stringer and the support stringer are movably connected to the plurality of steps such that the rise and the run of the plurality of steps remains consistent when the main stringer and the support stringer are moved relative to each other.
ADJUSTABLE STAIR ASSEMBLY
A stair assembly may include a plurality of steps, a main stringer pivotably connected to a corresponding lateral end of each of the plurality of steps, and a support stringer pivotably connected to a corresponding lateral end of each of the plurality of steps, wherein the main stringer and the support stringer are movably connected to the plurality of steps such that the rise and the run of the plurality of steps remains consistent when the main stringer and the support stringer are moved relative to each other.
MULTI-STANCE AERIAL DEVICE CONTROL AND DISPLAY
A vehicle including an aerial device movable from a first position to a second position. A computer control system includes a sensor that detects an operational parameter of the aerial device when the aerial device is in the first and second positions. The sensor outputs first and second signals for the operational parameter when the aerial device is in the first and second positions. When the aerial device is in the first position, the computer control system generates a first graphical representation of the current operating ability of the aerial device in response to the first signal and displays the first graphical representation on the electronic display. When the aerial device is in the second position, the computer control system generates a second graphical representation of the current operating ability of the aerial device in response to the second signal and displays the second graphical representation on the electronic display.
METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A MODULAR LADDER SYSTEM
A method of assembling a modular ladder system includes providing the modular ladder system in an unassembled configuration, the modular ladder system comprising a plurality of ladder modules stacked on a ladder base and comprising first and second ladder modules each defining a first end and a second end; removing the second ladder module from the ladder base; coupling the first end of the first ladder module to the second end of the second ladder module to define a ladder, the ladder defining a first ladder end and a second ladder end, the second end of the first ladder module defining the second ladder end and coupled to the ladder base; elevating the first ladder end of the ladder to orient the ladder at an angle relative to the ladder base; and engaging the first ladder end with an elevated support surface of an elevated structure.