Patent ID: 7914082
Filing Date: 2011-03-29
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for a vehicle having a chassis, the apparatus comprising a dump frame pivotably coupled to the chassis for pivotal movement relative to the chassis, a slide frame for supporting a load, the slide frame slidably coupled to the dump frame such that the slide frame is longitudinally slidable relative to the dump frame, and such that the slide frame pivots along with the dump frame relative to the chassis, the dump frame including a longitudinal engagement portion having a length, the slide frame including a longitudinal channel for receiving the engagement portion of the dump frame, and a bearing material disposed along substantially the entire length of the engagement portion, the bearing material reducing friction associated with the engagement portion relatively sliding within the channel, wherein the engagement portion includes a generally rectangular beam having three sides within the longitudinal channel, and wherein the bearing material is disposed along substantially the entire length of at least two of said three sides of the engagement portion.