GB2241205A - Vehicle having height adjustable cover - Google Patents
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Abstract
A freight-carrying vehicle has a load platform (11) and a flexible cover (13, 16, 17) over the load platform which can be raised and lowered relative to the platform by adjustment of extensible uprights (22, 23) at corners of the cover. Adjustment may be made manually or by use of screw jack or piston and cylinder arrangements with electric, pneumatic or hydraulic drive. In an alternative embodiment the cover 112 may be rigid and the side wail of the cover overlaps with a rigid lower wall (134). In this case height adjustment is by a driven cable/pulley system (136, 137). An indicator (140) mounted in the drivers cab provides the driver with an indication of the position of the cover (112) relative to the load platform (111). <IMAGE>
Description
Title: Vehicle having adjustable cover
Description of Invention
The present invention relates to a vehicle having a load platform and a cover over the load platform. In many vehicles which carry loads of freight, the space over the load platform is enclosed by a cover. In some cases, the cover is formed of one or more pieces of foldable sheet material, the pieces being supported on a relatively rigid frame which is mounted on the load platform of the vehicle. In other cases, the cover is a relatively rigid box-like structure including fixed panels. Typically, the cover extends upwardly from the load platform a distance which is within the range 2 to 3 metre.
In cases where the sides of the cover have a large area, strong cross winds are a hazard for the vehicle. Furthermore, the covers contribute considerably to the air-resistance to travel of the vehicle. It is an object of the invention to reduce the significance of these disadvantages.
According to the present invention, there is provided a vehicle having a load platform, a cover over the load platform and adjustable supporting means for supporting the cover at a selected one of alternative heights above the platform.
On occasions when the vehicle is required to transport the maximum volume of freight, the cover will be supported in its highest position relative to the load platform so that the space between the cover and the load platform will have a maximum volume. However, on occasions when the vehicle is required to transport a load having a smaller volume or is to be driven without carrying any load, the cover can be adjusted to a lower position relative to the load platform. In this position, the cover will contribute less to the air-resistance to travel of the vehicle and will present a smaller surface which will be subject to wind-pressure so that cross-winds will be less hazardous.Furthermore, when the cover occupies a lower position relative to the load platform, the vehicle can be driven under obstructions which would prevent passage of the vehicle or would present a hazard, if the cover occupied its highest position relative to the load platform.
The supporting means may include driving means for raising the cover relative to the load platform, the driving means being provided with a handle for operation by an operator of the vehicle or incorporating one or more motors.
Provision may be made for driving the motor or motors from a power supply on the vehicle. The or each motor may be powered electrically, hydraulically or pneumatically.
The cover is preferably polygonal, as viewed in plan, and the supporting means preferably includes respective uprights at corners of the cover.
The uprights are preferably at the inside of the cover. Each upright may be telescopic and may be adjustable independently of the other uprights.
Alternatively, two or more uprights may be so associated by driving means that the uprights are always adjusted upwardly and downwardly together. Provision may be made for raising and lowering one end portion of the cover relative to an opposite end portion of the cover.
Examples of vehicles embodying the present invention will now be described, with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
FIGURE 1 shows a diagrammatic representation of a load-carrying vehicle having a cover in a fully raised position,
FIGURE 2 shows diagrammatically a cross section of the cover on the line II of Figure 1,
FIGURES 3, 4 and 5 are diagrammatic representations of alternative forms of upright which may be substituted for one of the uprights shown in
Figure 2 and
FIGURE 6 is a partial cross section similar to Figure 2 illustrating an alternative vehicle and cover.
The vehicle illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawings comprises a wheeled chassis on which are mounted a cab 10 for a driver and a load platform 11 which extends from the cab to a rear end of the vehicle.
The platform typically has a substantially flat upper surface, extends across the full width of the vehicle and may have at its periphery a fixed, relatively shallow rim or wall. At a front end of the load platform, there may be a somewhat taller, fixed wall, for example a wall having a height above the platform 11 which is nearly as great as that of the cab 10.
The vehicle of Figure 1 further comprises a cover 12 which, as viewed in plan, is rectangular. The cover includes a top 13, a front 14, a back 15, a first side 16 and an opposite side 17. Each of these parts of the cover may be rectangular, the latter four parts being attached to the top 13 along respective margins thereof. At corners of the cover, adjacent parts may be secured together by straps or other releasable fastenings. Thus, a side or back of the cover can be released from adjacent parts of the cover and thrown up over the top 13 or otherwise moved to permit access to the load space of the vehicle. In the example illustrated in Figure 1, each part of the cover is formed of sheet material which is flexible and which can be folded repeatedly.
Along a lower margin of the side 16 of the cover 12, there is provided attachment means 18 for attaching the side of the cover to the load platform 11.
For this purpose, a row of hooks is provided at the underside of the load platform and adjacent to the lateral margin thereof. The attachment means 18 may be in the form of an elastomeric band which is secured at intervals along its length to the side of the cover, leaving bights to be engaged with respective hooks. Alternatively, the attachment means may comprise a relatively inextensible rope which can be engaged with the hooks or respective straps or ties, one for each hook. As shown in Figure 1, attachment means 19 and 20 constructed in the same manner as is the attachment means 18 are provided on the side 16 of the cover at different heights. The purpose of these further attachment means will be explained hereinafter. A corresponding set of attachment means is provided on the side 17 of the cover and a similar set of attachment means may be provided on the back 15 of the cover.
Adjustable supporting means is provided for supporting the cover 12 in a selected position relative to the load platform 11. The particular example of supporting means incorporated in the vehicle of Figure 1 includes a rectangular frame 21 having dimensions which are at least approximately equal to the overall dimensions of the load platform 11 and which is supported above the load platform in a position such that side and end members of the frame 21 are substantially parallel to the sides and ends of the load platform. The supporting means further comprises a number of uprights, one for each corner of the frame 21. Uprights 22 and 23 which are at rear corners of the frame are shown in Figure 2. These uprights stand on the load platform 11 at rear corners thereof and are secured to the load platform.Each of the uprights is extensible and includes means for preventing inadvertent contraction of the upright.
The upright 22 comprises upper and lower parts 24 and 25 respectively which are arranged telescopically. In the example illustrated, the upper part 24 can slide inside the tubular lower part 25. For preventing inadvertent contraction of the upright, there is provided a transverse pin 26 which can be inserted through opposite holes in the upper part 24 to rest on the upper edge of the lower part 25. Pairs of suitable holes are provided at different positions along the length of the upper part 24 so that the pin can be inserted through a selected pair of holes to define a selected length of the upright.All of the pairs of holes are spaced a considerable distance from a lower end of the upper part 24, so that there will be considerable overlap of the upper part with the lower part 25 to provide stability of the upper part relative to the lower part, which is secured to the load platform 11, for example by means of a suitable bracket.
The other rear upright, 23, and the front uprights are constructed and arranged in the same manner as is the upright 22. At their upper ends, the uprights are connected with the frame 21 by suitable brackets. These brackets may be castings having sockets for receiving end portions of the frame members and end portions of the uprights. The frame and the uprights are conveniently constructed of lengths of metal tube, preferably of a light-weight alloy.
The frame 21 may include a longitudinal, central member and be arched upwardly to this member for form in the top 13 of the cover a ridge from which the top slopes downwardly to the sides of the cover. This arrangement avoids a substantial body of water accumulating on the top of the cover in wet weather.
The supporting means of the vehicle shown in Figure 1 may have sufficient flexibility to enable the uprights to be adjusted in turn. Such adjustment would be step-wise, preferably each step corresponding to the spacing between adjacent pairs of holes in the upper member of each upright. If the cover is to be lowered, the upper member is raised slightly to relieve the pin 26 of pressure, the pin is withdrawn and is inserted through a pair of holes at a
higher lever in the upright and the upper member of the upright is then lowered
until the pin rests on the lower member. This procedure is repeated at each
upright.When the frame 21 has been lowered to the required level, lower
marginal portions of the sides 16 and 17 of the cover are placed on the load
platform 11 and either the attachment means 19 or the attachment means 20 is
engaged with the hooks beneath the load platform to establish vertical tension
in the sides of the cover.
If the cover is to be raised, the attachment means of the cover is first
released from the load platform and the uprights are then raised and the pins
inserted in holes in the upper members of the uprights at the required level. A
lower set of attachment means is then used to secure the sides of the cover to the
load platform.
The vehicle of Figures 1 and 2 may be modified by substitution for the
uprights of that vehicle alternative forms of upright. Suitable alternative forms
of upright include screw-jacks, piston and cylinder units and uprights, each of
which comprises two or more elongated members arranged for limited relative
longitudinal movement and provided with driving means for extending the
upright. One such alternative form of upright is illustrated in Figure 3 The upright of Figure 3 is a screw-jack comprising a lower member
27 formed with a male screw thread and a hollow upper member 28 resting on
a nut 29 which engages the thread of the lower member. The lower member may
be anchored against rotation, the nut being screwed up and dowx the lower
member to effect adjustment of the upright.The nut turns relat to the upper
member and may be captive thereon. The nut may be turned by hand to adjuc the upright. Alternatively, the nut 29 may be fixed with respect to the urFel member 28, the lower member 27 being arranged for turning ab -'s longitudinal axis relative to the load platform. In this case, driving means may be provided for driving the lower member 27. Such driving means may be accessible, either above or below the load platform 11, for manual operation.
Alternatively, the driving means may be a power-operated driving means, for which power is supplied from a source on the vehicle. For example, the driving means may incorporate an electric motor for turning the lower member 27. In a case where the vehicle has an hydraulic pump, the driving means may incorporate an hydraulic motor for turning the lower member 27. If the vehicle has an air-compressor, the driving means may incorporate a pneumatic motor for turning the lower member 27. A switch or valve, as appropriate, for controlling the motor may be accessible below the load platform or in or near to the cab 10.
Driving means for driving a rotatable member of an upright may be common to more than one upright. Such an arrangement is illustrated in Figure 4, where the upright comprises a lower member 30 which is formed with a male screw thread and which is mounted in an aperture in the load platform 11 for rotation relative to the load platform about a vertical axis. An upper member 31 of the upright has a fixed nut 32 engaged with the thread of the lower member 30. A lower end portion of the lower member 30 projects beneath the platform 11 and is connected by driving means with a motor 33 mounted beneath the platform 11. The driving means also connects the motor with the lower member of a further upright (not- shown). The driving means may be a chain and sprocket driving means a belt and pulley driving means or comprise a shaft and gear train.
A further alternative form of upright which may be used in the vehicle of Figure 1 is represented diagrammatically in Figure 5. This upright comprises a piston and cylinder unit arranged to act between the load platform 11 and the frame 21. The cylinder may be fixed to the load platform and the bracket which supports the frame may be fixed with respect to a piston of the unit. The unit may be operated hydraulically or pneumatically. Further hydraulic or pneumatically operated uprights may be incorporated in a common circuit with the upright of Figure 5, the circuit being so arranged either that all of the uprights are extended and retracted together or so that rear uprights are extended and retracted together but may be extended or retracted relative to front uprights.
A further alternative form of upright which maybe used in the vehicle of Figure 1 is illustrated diagrammatically in Figure 6. However, Figure 6 also shows an alternative form of cover which may be substituted for the cover of the vehicle of Figure 1. Certain parts shown in Figure 6 correspond to parts hereinbefore described with reference to Figures 1 and 2. In Figure 6, such corresponding parts are identified by like reference numerals with the prefix 1.
The preceding description is deemed to apply to the vehicle of Figure 6, except for the differences hereinafter mentioned.
The cover 112 shown in Figure 6 is a relatively rigid cover and may comprise panels fixed to a suitable frame. Such a construction is commonly used in freight-carrying vehicles having fixed covers over the load space. The depth of the sides, front and back of the cover 112 is insufficient for the cover to extend down to the load platform 111 when the cover is in a fully raised position. The vehicle of Figure 6 further comprises walls, one of which is shown at 134, which extend around the periphery of and which are fixed with respect to the load platform 111. The side of the cover 112 overlaps with the fixed wall 134 and may have at its lower margin a seal to bear on the fixed wall, in sliding contact therewith. The height of the fixed wall is such that it does not extend upwardly to the top 113 of the cover, when the cover is in the fully raised position.
Adjustable supporting means is provided for supporting the cover 112 at a selected height above the load platform 111. The supporting means may comprise uprights as hereinbefore described with reference to any one of Figures 2, 3, 4 and 5. Alternatively, the uprights represented diagrammatically in Figure 6 may be provided. The upright 122 shown in Figure 6 includes an elongated, rectilinear, upper member 124 which is of channel-shaped transverse cross section. This member slides on and is guided by a lower, elongated, rectilinear member 125, which may also be of channel-shaped cross section. If required, bearings may be interposed between the members 124 and 125 to facilitate sliding whilst maintaining good positional location of the upper member relative to the lower member. The lower member 125 is rigidly secured to the load platform 111.The upper member 124 is attached to the cover 112. The upright is disposed at the inside of the cover.
Driving means is provided for extending the upright 122. The driving means illustrated in Figure 6 comprises a motor 133 mounted beneath the load platform 111 and having on an output shaft of the motor a drum or pulley for transmitting drive from the motor to a cable or other elongated1 flexible element 136. The cable 136 extends upwardly from the drum 135 over a pulley 137 mounted for rotation about a horizontal axis which is fixed with respect to the lower member 125 of the upright. An end portion of the cable is secured to a lower end portion of the upper member 124 of the upright. By paying out cable from the drum 135, the upright can be permitted to contract.
The motor 133 may be an electric motor, an hydraulic motor or a pneumatic motor. Power is preferably supplied to the motor 133 under the control of a control unit 138 mounted in the cab of the vehicle. The control unit is arranged for controlling adjustment of all of the uprights which support the cover 112. The control unit may be so arranged that the uprights can be adjusted together only.
There is associated with the motor 133 a transducer for providing an output signal which represents the position of the upper member 124 of the upright relative to the load platform 111. The transducer is connected with an indicator 140 mounted in the cab of the vehicle to provide to the driver a visible indication of the position of the cover 112 relative to the load platform. The indicator 140 may have graduations which correspond to the overall height of the vehicle from a road surface.
A suitable transducer and indicator having the function of the indicator 140 may be associated with one or more of the uprights of the vehicle shown in Figures 1 and 2 or of such vehicle modified in the manner illustrated in any one of Figures 3, 4 and 5.
The back of the cover 12 shown in Figure 1 and the back of the cover 112 shown in Figure 6 may comprise a roller shutter. The vehicle of Figure 1 may also be modified to incorporate in the cover side curtains which can be drawn towards the front or towards the rear of the cover to permit access to be gained to the load platform. In this case, there may be incorporated in the side curtains elongated leaf springs, each arranged with its length extending vertically and the length of each spring being small, as compared with the maximum height of the cover. These springs are arranged to cause the side curtain to bow inwardly over the load platform when the side curtain is relieved of vertical tension. As in the case of the cover shown in Figure 1, two or more alternative sets of attachment means would be provided for attaching the curtain to the load platform.
The invention may be applied to a vehicle which is a trailer or to a motorised vehicle.
The features disclosed in the foregoing description, or the following claims, or the accompanying drawings, expressed in their specific forms or in terms of a means for performing the disclosed function, or a method or process for attaining the disclosed result, as appropriate, may, separately or in any combination of such features, be utilised for realising the invention in diverse forms thereof.
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1. A vehicle having a load platform, a cover over the load platform and adjustable supporting means for supporting the cover at a selected one of alternative heights above the platform.
2. A vehicle according to Claim 1 wherein the cover is polygonal, as viewed in plan, and wherein the supporting means comprises extensible uprights at respective corners of the cover.
3. A vehicle according to Claim 1 or Claim 2 wherein the supporting means include driving means for raising the cover relative to the load platform.
4. A vehicle according to Claim 3, as appendant to Claim 2, driving means is arranged for extending two or more of the uprights together.
5. A vehicle according to Claim 4 wherein the driving means includes a handle for receiving force from an operator, the supporting means being arranged for transmitting force from the operator to the cover.
6. A vehicle according to Claim 4 wherein the driving means includes a motor.
7. A vehicle according to any preceding claim wherein the cover includes sides and ends, wherein the vehicle includes further sides which are fixed with respect to the load platform and wherein the sides of the cover overlap with said further sides when the cover is lowered.
8. A vehicle according to any one of Claims 1 to 6 wherein the cover includes sides which fold when the cover is lowered.
9. A vehicle according to Claim 8 wherein each side of the cover has at different levels separate attachment means for use in securing the side to the load platform.
10. A vehicle according to Claim 8 or Claim 9 wherein each side incorporates leaf springs arranged to induce inward bowing of the side in a local region adjacent to the load platform when the side of the cover is not subjected to tension in a vertical direction.
11. A vehicle according to Claim 6 further comprising an indicator which is visible to a driver of the vehicle when in a cab of the vehicle and which indicator is operatively associated with the supporting means for providing to the driver an indication of the height of the cover.
12. A vehicle according to any one of Claims 1 to 6 wherein the cover includes a top, a front, sides and a back.
13. A vehicle according to Claim 12 wherein at least the sides of the cover are formed of sheet material which can be folded repeatedly.
14. Any novel feature or novel combination of features disclosed herein or in the accompanying drawing.
15. A vehicle having a cover and supporting means therefore substantially as hereindescribed with reference to Figures 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawings.
16. A vehicle according to Claim 14 modified substantially as herein described with reference to Figure 3, Figure 4, Figure 5 or Figure 6 of the accompanying drawings.
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