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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 12, 2016
Filed:
Jan. 31, 2011
Timothy J. Ketels, Dyersville, IA (US);
Mark S. Hollinrake, Marion, IA (US);
Daniel J. Banyas, Masonville, IA (US);
Glenn L. Ungerer, Swisher, IA (US);
Mart E. Ward, Manchester, IA (US);
Timothy J. Ketels, Dyersville, IA (US);
Mark S. Hollinrake, Marion, IA (US);
Daniel J. Banyas, Masonville, IA (US);
Glenn L. Ungerer, Swisher, IA (US);
Mart E. Ward, Manchester, IA (US);
HENDERSON PRODUCTS, INC., Manchester, IA (US);
Abstract
A vehicle can include a chassis, a combination body pivotally secured to the chassis, a conveyor assembly disposed within the body and adapted to convey materials stored within the body out therefrom, and a tailgate attached to the body. The body includes a front end, an open rear end, and first and second side walls extending therebetween. A rear body superstructure extends around the rear end of the body to reinforce and strengthen the rear end of the body. The conveyor assembly includes a conveyor shaft assembly that allows for easy removal and installation of conveyor shafts and accompanying parts. A tailgate chute is removably mounted to the tailgate via a pair of mounting hooks and a mounting bar extending across an opening of the tailgate.