A dump vehicle 100 with a tipper dump body 110 has a dump switch 104 and an actuation prevention mechanism to selectively engage with the switch 104 to prevent manual actuation of the switch. The actuation prevention mechanism can include a locking member such as a rod for engaging in a socket in the switch; a hinged and spring loaded cover which can be closed to restrict access to the switch; a threaded knob to engage and prevent movement of the switch; or a spring loaded lever to engage with the switch. The dump switch activates the dump operation of the tipper dump vehicle and the actuation prevention mechanism can be based on a determination of the vehicle speed in comparison to a predetermined threshold limit. Visual or audio signs indication the state of the dump switch. Control of drive train and brakes may also result.
System and method for controlling dump operating of dump vehicles
2017-06-21
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B60P Fahrzeuge zum Transport von Lasten oder zum Befördern, Tragen oder Aufnehmen besonderer Lasten oder Gegenstände , VEHICLES ADAPTED FOR LOAD TRANSPORTATION OR TO TRANSPORT, TO CARRY, OR TO COMPRISE SPECIAL LOADS OR OBJECTS |
DUMP TRUCK CONTROL SYSTEM, DUMP TRUCK, AND DUMP TRUCK CONTROL METHOD
European Patent Office | 2017
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