CHASSIS FOR AN INTERVENTION VEHICLE, PARTICULARLY A FIREFIGHTERS CAR

摘要

A chassis frame particularly suitable for fire service vehicles comprises a pair of main bearers (51) extending longitudinally and spaced transversely of the vehicles, each including at least one angled portion (52) suitably dispersed between the front and rear axles (4, 5) and extending transversely of a longitudinal direction (38). Suitably the angled portions (52) extend lengthwise, widthwise and heightwise of the vehicle and present an obtuse angle of less than 180 DEG C towards the wheels. Engine mounting means are situated rearwardly of the front axle (4) and an engine output shaft is positioned above the axles (4, 5) and between the axes (4, 5) and upper portions of the wheels (6). See also fig. 1 for a simpler embodiment. An intermediate portion of the frame between the wheels may be arranged as a portal. The invention facilitates adaptation to different service vehicle requirements, the installation of drive transmissions and service equipment such as fire fighting equipment whilst allowing for ease of access and flexibility in use. IMAGE