Patents Assigned to Federal Motors, Inc.
  • Fire truck torque box aerial frame
    Patent number: 4570973
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a vehicle frame particularly suitable for use with fire truck aerial apparatus wherein the frame comprises a torque box highly resistant to twisting and deformation. The frame is of a box configuration, fully enclosed, wherein the bottom surface is inwardly recessed to provide clearance for the vehicle driveshaft, and to provide rigidity and resistance to twisting, internal K-bracing plates are welded to the lateral and bottom frame portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1986
    Assignee: Federal Motors, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Ewers, Bruce C. Barton
  • Counterweighted aerial trailer
    Patent number: 4540095
    Abstract: A trailer for supporting aerial apparatus having a boxlike frame defining a receptacle for receiving counterweight material such as cement or steel shot. Reinforcing partitions within the frame define a torque box highly resistant to frame twisting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1985
    Assignee: Federal Motors, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Wormser, Bruce C. Barton
  • High traction vehicle
    Patent number: 4529225
    Abstract: A heavy duty vehicle characterized by its high traction wherein the vehicle includes a frame consisting of a heavy metal plate of a length substantially equal to the vehicle length. The frame includes laterally extending portions substantially equal to the vehicle width, and the frame may be used to define vehicle fender supports and front and rear bumpers. The frame comprises a significant portion of the vehicle net weight, and in many instances may constitute substantially one half of the vehicle weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1985
    Assignee: Federal Motors, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert S. Wormser