1. Loading: The tipper truck is positioned under a loading device such as a conveyor belt or a shovel, which fills the dump body with the material to be transported.
2. Hydraulic System: The tipper truck has a hydraulic system that powers the lifting mechanism. The hydraulic system consists of a hydraulic pump, a hydraulic reservoir, and hydraulic cylinders.
3. Lifting Mechanism: The lifting mechanism is responsible for raising the dump body to an angle, allowing the material to be unloaded. It consists of one or more hydraulic cylinders connected to the dump body. When hydraulic fluid is pumped into the cylinders, they extend, causing the dump body to lift.
4. Dumping: Once the dump body is raised to the desired angle, the material inside flows out due to gravity. The angle of the dump body can be controlled by the operator from inside the truck's cabin.
5. Lowering: After the material has been unloaded, the hydraulic cylinders retract, lowering the dump body back to its original position.
6. Safety Features: Tipper trucks are equipped with various safety features, including:
- Interlocks that prevent the dump body from being raised while the truck is in motion.
- Warning lights and alarms to alert other road users when the dump body is raised.
- Load stabilizers to prevent the truck from tipping over during unloading.
- Rollover protection systems to protect the driver in case of an accident.
Tipper trucks come in various sizes and capacities, and they are commonly used in construction, mining, landscaping, and other industries that involve the transportation and unloading of loose materials.
