摘要 |
A tipping vehicle having a chassis (14) which supports a tipping body including a rectangular peripheral frame (18) and an open topped bowl (22) made of flexible material secured by its upper edge to the frame (18). The frame (18) is supported for pivotal movement between a horizontal transport position and a downwardly inclined discharge position. The bowl (22) has, in the carrying position, a generally semi-circular cross section. A mechanism (35) is provided to move the frame (18) between the said two positions. Guides (17) are provided underneath the bowl to engage the lower longitudinal wall of the bowl as it is being tipped so as to deflect it into a generally straight downwardly inclined position. This lower wall deflection by guides (17) allows for discharge of the contents over the lower edge of the frame (18) in the discharge position. |