A chain connector for use with a tailgate chain linkage of a machine. The chain connector comprises a first flange, a second flange and a web. The chain connector provided with a first pair of apertures for coupling the chain connector to the machine, and a plurality of second pairs of apertures for coupling the chain connector to a chain. An effective length of the tailgate chain linkage may be adjusted by coupling the chain with a selected second pair of apertures since the plurality of second pairs of apertures are disposed at a plurality of distances from the first pair of apertures.

A spreader tailgate removal, storage, and reinstallation cart is disclosed for safety and efficiency of changing and storing a replacement spreader tailgate. The invention includes a cart with a base, wheel axes, support arms, and a tie down member to receive, hold, or stage the spreader tailgate for removal, storage, or reinstallation respectively.

A spreader tailgate removal, storage, and reinstallation cart is disclosed for safety and efficiency of changing and storing a replacement spreader tailgate. The invention includes a cart with a base, wheel axes, support arms, and a tie down member to receive, hold, or stage the spreader tailgate for removal, storage, or reinstallation respectively.

A replacement spreader tailgate removal prop is disclosed for safety and efficiency of changing and storing replacement spreader tailgates. The invention includes a prop for holding the spreader tailgate away from a dump body. The prop is a member with two ends with a means to join the member to the dump body and a means to join the member to the spreader tailgate.

A replacement spreader tailgate removal prop is disclosed for safety and efficiency of changing and storing replacement spreader tailgates. The invention includes a prop for holding the spreader tailgate away from a dump body. The prop is a member with two ends with a means to join the member to the dump body and a means to join the member to the spreader tailgate.

The present disclosure relates to a method for controlling a lifting and lowering sequence of a load carrying body (20) of a vehicle (1) and to a vehicle comprising a chassis structure (10) and the load carrying body (20) pivotally mounted on the chassis structure (10) with respect to a pivot axis being substantially parallel to either a pitch axis (Y) or a roll axis (X) of the vehicle, wherein the vehicle (1) comprises sensing means (11) provided on the chassis structure for measuring roll angle and pitch angle of the chassis structure and sensing means (21) provided on the load carrying body for measuring roll angle and pitch angle of the load carrying body. The method comprises the steps of: (S1) measuring roll angle and pitch angle of the chassis structure and of the load carrying body during the lifting and lowering sequence, by means of the sensing means, (S2) determining absolute roll angle and pitch angle of the chassis structure and the load carrying body, respectively, with respect to a reference, (S3) determining a relative roll angle between the chassis structure and the load carrying body by comparing the measured roll angles of the chassis structure and the load carrying body when the load carrying body is pivotally mounted with respect to the pivot axis being substantially parallel to the pitch axis, or determining a relative pitch angle between the chassis structure and the load carrying body by comparing the measured pitch angles of the chassis structure and the load carrying body when the load carrying body is pivotally mounted with respect to the pivot axis being substantially parallel to the roll axis, (S4) controlling the lifting and lowering sequence at least based on the determined absolute and relative angles.

The present disclosure relates to a method for controlling a lifting and lowering sequence of a load carrying body (20) of a vehicle (1) and to a vehicle comprising a chassis structure (10) and the load carrying body (20) pivotally mounted on the chassis structure (10) with respect to a pivot axis being substantially parallel to either a pitch axis (Y) or a roll axis (X) of the vehicle, wherein the vehicle (1) comprises sensing means (11) provided on the chassis structure for measuring roll angle and pitch angle of the chassis structure and sensing means (21) provided on the load carrying body for measuring roll angle and pitch angle of the load carrying body. The method comprises the steps of: (S1) measuring roll angle and pitch angle of the chassis structure and of the load carrying body during the lifting and lowering sequence, by means of the sensing means, (S2) determining absolute roll angle and pitch angle of the chassis structure and the load carrying body, respectively, with respect to a reference, (S3) determining a relative roll angle between the chassis structure and the load carrying body by comparing the measured roll angles of the chassis structure and the load carrying body when the load carrying body is pivotally mounted with respect to the pivot axis being substantially parallel to the pitch axis, or determining a relative pitch angle between the chassis structure and the load carrying body by comparing the measured pitch angles of the chassis structure and the load carrying body when the load carrying body is pivotally mounted with respect to the pivot axis being substantially parallel to the roll axis, (S4) controlling the lifting and lowering sequence at least based on the determined absolute and relative angles.

A side tipper system for a vehicle includes a container for carrying material and selectively discharging carried material. The container includes a container body defining an upper portion of a first side wall, a second side wall opposing the first side wall, and a pair of opposing end walls; a floor pivotally coupled to the second side wall; and a side door pivotally coupled to the floor and defining a lower portion of the first side wall in a closed position and forming a discharge opening in an open position. The system further includes end assemblies configured to be mounted to a vehicle chassis at respective ends of the container, each end assembly operatively coupled to the container for supporting the container and for controlling discharge of material by: moving the side door from the closed position to the open position; and lifting the container body relative to the chassis.

A side tipper system for a vehicle includes a container for carrying material and selectively discharging carried material. The container includes a container body defining an upper portion of a first side wall, a second side wall opposing the first side wall, and a pair of opposing end walls; a floor pivotally coupled to the second side wall; and a side door pivotally coupled to the floor and defining a lower portion of the first side wall in a closed position and forming a discharge opening in an open position. The system further includes end assemblies configured to be mounted to a vehicle chassis at respective ends of the container, each end assembly operatively coupled to the container for supporting the container and for controlling discharge of material by: moving the side door from the closed position to the open position; and lifting the container body relative to the chassis.

A tipper assembly comprises a chassis having a first chassis linkage point; a body pivotally attached to the chassis about a body pivot axis, the body being pivotable between a lowered position and a raised position; a tailgate moveable between a closed position in which the tailgate is arranged across an end opening of the body and an open position in which the tailgate is pivoted away from the end opening; and a first tailgate lift assembly configured to lift the tailgate from the closed position to the open position on movement of the body from the lowered position to the raised position. The first tailgate lift assembly comprises: a first arm having a tailgate end fixedly attached to the tailgate and a first arm linkage point, the first arm being pivotally attached to the body about an arm pivot axis, the arm pivot axis being arranged between the tailgate end and the first arm linkage point; and a first linkage assembly connecting the first arm linkage point to the first chassis linkage point, the first linkage assembly comprising an arm link and a rapid opening assembly, the rapid opening assembly having a first end attached to the body or the chassis and a second end attached to an intermediate portion of the arm link. The rapid opening assembly is configured to create a v-shape in the arm link, drawing the first arm linkage point closer to the first chassis linkage point on rotation of the body about the body pivot axis from the lowered to the raised position.