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GB2360494A - Trailer having adjustable height roof - Google Patents

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GB2360494A
GB2360494A GB0006787A GB0006787A GB2360494A GB 2360494 A GB2360494 A GB 2360494A GB 0006787 A GB0006787 A GB 0006787A GB 0006787 A GB0006787 A GB 0006787A GB 2360494 A GB2360494 A GB 2360494A
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Craig John Mckinnon
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
    • B60J7/00—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs
    • B60J7/08—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position
    • B60J7/16—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position non-foldable and rigid, e.g. a one-piece hard-top or a single rigid roof panel
    • B60J7/1607—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position non-foldable and rigid, e.g. a one-piece hard-top or a single rigid roof panel for covering load areas, e.g. rigid panels for pick-up truck beds
    • B60J7/1614—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position non-foldable and rigid, e.g. a one-piece hard-top or a single rigid roof panel for covering load areas, e.g. rigid panels for pick-up truck beds with a vertical lifting movement maintaining the inclination of the roof or panel
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
    • B60J7/00—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs
    • B60J7/02—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of sliding type, e.g. comprising guide shoes
    • B60J7/04—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of sliding type, e.g. comprising guide shoes with rigid plate-like element or elements, e.g. open roofs with harmonica-type folding rigid panels
    • B60J7/041—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of sliding type, e.g. comprising guide shoes with rigid plate-like element or elements, e.g. open roofs with harmonica-type folding rigid panels for utility vehicles, e.g. with slidable and foldable rigid panels
    • B60J7/042—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of sliding type, e.g. comprising guide shoes with rigid plate-like element or elements, e.g. open roofs with harmonica-type folding rigid panels for utility vehicles, e.g. with slidable and foldable rigid panels with a vertical lifting or folding movement

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Abstract

An adjustable height trailer or vehicle body comprises a chassis 1, roof frame 2, means 4 for raising and lowering the roof frame relative to the chassis and means for securing the roof frame in a chosen position. Guide means may be provided in the chassis to control the sliding movement of the roof on the chassis and the means for raising and lowering the roof may be powered.

Description

2360494 The ECOTRUCK This invention relates to an economy and
environmental aid for goods vehicles.
Vans, trucks and trailers of all shapes and sizes are 'm widespread use around the world. In order to achieve economic transportation of goods, the internal volumes of these units are usually maximised to local legislation limits. However, it is rarely the case that the cargo space is 100% utilised and therefore much power, and hence fuel, is consumed unnecessarily 'm overcoming aerodynamic drag caused by the frontal area of the trailer or body.
According to the present invention there is provided a system to reduce the frontal area of the trailer, or vehicle body, comprismig a conventional truck or trailer lower chassis, a separate roof frame, means for raising and lowering the roof frame relative to the lower chassis and for securing it in a set position. This reduced height WIN reduce drag and increase fuel economy whilst also having the positive environmental effect of decreasing hydrocarbon emissions and so reducing pollution.
A specific enibodninent of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing ffi which Figure 1 showing 3 conventional views of one type of vehicle to which this concept can be applied.
Referring to the drawing the trailer comprises a wheeled chassis 1 and a roof frame 2. At each corner there is a post and shder mechamisrn enclosing a ram 4. This ram may be hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical rack and pinion or lead screw type or, indeed, any suitable system. The rams are operated by the vehicle operator to minimise the roof height once the vehicle has been loaded. Movement of the roof frame will be up or down as indicated by the arrow 3.

Claims (1)

1 An adjustable height trailer or vehicle body comprismig a chassis, a roof frame, means for raising and lowering the roof frame relative to the chassis and means for securing the roof frame Mi a chosen position. 2 An adjustable height trailer or vehicle body as claimed in claim 1 wherein Ode means are provided on the lower chassis co-operable with the roof frame to control the sliding movement of the roof on the chassis. 3 An adjustable height trailer or vehicle body as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 whereffi means to power the roof panel movement are provided. 4 An adjustable height trailer or vehicle body as claimed in any preceeding claim whereby the internal load volume can be adjusted to match the load requirements by raising or lowering the buder or vehicle body height. 5 An adjustable height trailer or vehicle body as clanined in any preceeding claim whereby the frontal area of the trailer or vehicle is reduced by lowering the load space roof
GB0006787A 2000-03-22 2000-03-22 Trailer having adjustable height roof Pending GB2360494A (en)

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Cited By (4)

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WO2003068546A1 (en) * 2002-02-12 2003-08-21 Roberto Baresi Foldable and liftable arched cover for cargo bay of trucks
US7261354B1 (en) 2006-03-07 2007-08-28 Lozano Steven P Retractable and extensible trailer with folding ramp
WO2010112467A1 (en) * 2009-03-30 2010-10-07 Jost-Werke Gmbh System for reducing the air resistance of a truck
EP2529966A1 (en) 2011-05-28 2012-12-05 De la Torre San José, Rafael Variable and optimized aero-shape truck box

Citations (9)

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EP0132103A1 (en) * 1983-07-13 1985-01-23 Boalloy Limited Curtainsided van bodies
US4613181A (en) * 1985-11-25 1986-09-23 Rafi Zadeh Hassan Cover assembly for pickup truck bed
EP0263082A2 (en) * 1986-10-01 1988-04-06 VIBERTI VEICOLI INDUSTRIALI S.r.l. Device for adjusting the height of the transverse support ribs for the tarpaulin of a load-carrying motor vehicle
GB2198091A (en) * 1986-12-01 1988-06-08 York Trailer Co Ltd Roof raising mechanism for vehicle
GB2200874A (en) * 1987-02-14 1988-08-17 Short Limited Load accommodation on vehicles
EP0314529A2 (en) * 1987-10-30 1989-05-03 York Trailer Company Limited Improvements in trailers and semi-trailers
GB2211795A (en) * 1987-10-30 1989-07-12 York Trailer Co Ltd Vehicles with liftable roofs
US5088785A (en) * 1990-10-25 1992-02-18 Lee Shenq Hwa Volume-changeable van compartment
EP0495664A1 (en) * 1991-01-16 1992-07-22 Christian Seaton Robinson Vehicle with raisable/lowerable roof

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0132103A1 (en) * 1983-07-13 1985-01-23 Boalloy Limited Curtainsided van bodies
US4613181A (en) * 1985-11-25 1986-09-23 Rafi Zadeh Hassan Cover assembly for pickup truck bed
EP0263082A2 (en) * 1986-10-01 1988-04-06 VIBERTI VEICOLI INDUSTRIALI S.r.l. Device for adjusting the height of the transverse support ribs for the tarpaulin of a load-carrying motor vehicle
GB2198091A (en) * 1986-12-01 1988-06-08 York Trailer Co Ltd Roof raising mechanism for vehicle
GB2200874A (en) * 1987-02-14 1988-08-17 Short Limited Load accommodation on vehicles
EP0314529A2 (en) * 1987-10-30 1989-05-03 York Trailer Company Limited Improvements in trailers and semi-trailers
GB2211795A (en) * 1987-10-30 1989-07-12 York Trailer Co Ltd Vehicles with liftable roofs
US5088785A (en) * 1990-10-25 1992-02-18 Lee Shenq Hwa Volume-changeable van compartment
EP0495664A1 (en) * 1991-01-16 1992-07-22 Christian Seaton Robinson Vehicle with raisable/lowerable roof

Cited By (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2003068546A1 (en) * 2002-02-12 2003-08-21 Roberto Baresi Foldable and liftable arched cover for cargo bay of trucks
US7261354B1 (en) 2006-03-07 2007-08-28 Lozano Steven P Retractable and extensible trailer with folding ramp
WO2010112467A1 (en) * 2009-03-30 2010-10-07 Jost-Werke Gmbh System for reducing the air resistance of a truck
CN102387956A (en) * 2009-03-30 2012-03-21 约斯特-沃克有限公司 System for reducing the air resistance of a truck
US8651547B2 (en) 2009-03-30 2014-02-18 Jost-Werke Gmbh System for reducing the air resistance of a truck
CN102387956B (en) * 2009-03-30 2014-03-05 约斯特-沃克有限公司 System for reducing air resistance of truck
EP2529966A1 (en) 2011-05-28 2012-12-05 De la Torre San José, Rafael Variable and optimized aero-shape truck box

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