QUINT CONFIGURATION FIRE APPARATUS
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1. A quint configuration fire apparatus, comprising:
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a body assembly coupled to the chassis and having a storage area configured to receive a ground ladder and a fire hose;
a pump coupled to the chassis;
a water tank coupled to the chassis;
a ladder assembly having a proximal end that is coupled to the chassis;
a single front axle coupled to a front end of the chassis; and
a single rear axle coupled to a rear end of the chassis;
wherein the ladder assembly is extensible to provide a horizontal reach of at least 90 feet, and wherein the center of gravity of at least one of the chassis, the body assembly, the pump, and the water tank are positioned to counterbalance a moment generated by a tip load with the ladder assembly extended to the horizontal reach of at least 90 feet.
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Abstract
A quint configuration fire apparatus includes a chassis, a body assembly coupled to the chassis and having a storage area configured to receive a ground ladder and a fire hose, a pump coupled to the chassis, a water tank coupled to the chassis, a ladder assembly having a proximal end that is coupled to the chassis, a single front axle coupled to a front end of the chassis, and a single rear axle coupled to a rear end of the chassis. The center of gravity of at least one of the chassis, the body assembly, the pump, and the water tank are positioned to counterbalance a moment generated by a tip load with the ladder assembly extended to the horizontal reach of at least 90 feet.
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20 Claims
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1. A quint configuration fire apparatus, comprising:
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a chassis; a body assembly coupled to the chassis and having a storage area configured to receive a ground ladder and a fire hose; a pump coupled to the chassis; a water tank coupled to the chassis; a ladder assembly having a proximal end that is coupled to the chassis; a single front axle coupled to a front end of the chassis; and a single rear axle coupled to a rear end of the chassis; wherein the ladder assembly is extensible to provide a horizontal reach of at least 90 feet, and wherein the center of gravity of at least one of the chassis, the body assembly, the pump, and the water tank are positioned to counterbalance a moment generated by a tip load with the ladder assembly extended to the horizontal reach of at least 90 feet. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A fire apparatus, comprising:
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a chassis; a body assembly coupled to the chassis and configured to receive a ground ladder, a fire hose, a pump, and a water tank; a ladder assembly including a plurality of extensible ladder sections, the ladder assembly having a proximal end that is coupled to the chassis; a single front axle coupled to a front end of the chassis; and a single rear axle coupled to a rear end of the chassis; wherein the ladder assembly is extensible to provide a horizontal reach of at least 90 feet, wherein the ladder assembly is configured to support a tip load, and wherein the center of gravity of at least one of the chassis, the body assembly, the pump, and the water tank are positioned to counterbalance a moment generated by the tip load with the ladder assembly extended to the horizontal reach of at least 90 feet. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A quint configuration fire apparatus, comprising:
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a chassis; a body assembly coupled to the chassis and having a storage area configured to receive a ground ladder and a fire hose; a pump coupled to the chassis; a water tank coupled to the chassis; a ladder assembly including a plurality of extensible ladder sections, the ladder assembly having a proximal end that is coupled to the chassis; a single front axle coupled to a front end of the chassis; and a single rear axle coupled to a rear end of the chassis; wherein the ladder assembly is extensible to provide a horizontal reach of at least 90 feet and a vertical height of at least 95 feet, and wherein the center of gravity of at least one of the chassis, the body assembly, the pump, and the water tank are positioned to counterbalance a moment generated by a tip load with the ladder assembly extended to the horizontal reach of at least 90 feet.
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