Patent ID: 7895965
Filing Date: 2011-03-01
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
1. A tray position indicator for a rear-dump haul truck including: at least one elongated member; at least one bracket member connected to the at least one elongated member and is adapted to connect the elongated member to the truck to provide a pivot point for the tray position indicator; and an indication means whereby the tray position indicator provides a mechanical means of indicating and alerting a driver of the position of a tray of a rear-dump haul truck to reduce the likelihood of a driver driving away without first lowering the tray; wherein the at least one elongated member includes a first elongated member that is adapted to form a body portion for the tray position indicator, and wherein the first elongated member is adapted to be positioned lengthwise along the top of the truck so that it extends substantially from the front of the rear-dump haul truck to substantially the rear of the rear-dump haul truck.