Side dump body

#1. Field of the Invention

#This invention relates to a side dump body and more particularly to a side dump body for use on a trailer or truck wherein the body is welded together in a unique fashion thereby achieving a better weldment with increased strength.

#2. Description of the Related Art

#FIG. 1 is a side view of a side dump trailer;

#FIG. 2 is a front view of the side dump body;

#FIG. 3 is an end view of the side dump body illustrating the bottom wall being formed of a pair of sheet members which are overlapped and welded;

#The side dump apparatus of this invention is referred to generally by the reference numeral 10 including a side dump unit 12 pivotally mounted on a frame means 14 which may be incorporated into a trailer or into what is commonly called a straight truck.

#Frame means 14 normally comprises a pair of longitudinally extending frame members 18 and 20 which are conventionally supported on a running gear 22. For purposes of description, the frame means 14 will be described as including a forward end 24, a rearward end 26, and opposite sides 28 and 30. A plurality of horizontally spaced first supports 32 are secured to the wheeled frame at one side thereof while a plurality of spaced-apart second supports 34 are secured to the wheeled frame at the other side thereof. Pivot pins 35 engage the supports 32 and 34 in conventional fashion.

#Side dump unit 12 includes a body or tub 36. Body 36 includes at least a rear bulkhead 38 and a front bulkhead 42. In some cases, an intermediate bulkhead 40 may be utilized.