TERMS & DEFINITIONS
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TERM
DEFINITION
BEARING PLATE
Steel reinforcement on gate ends to which the gate bearing and equalizer arms are attached.
CLOSURE DEVICE
A retractable tarp that covers the hopper opening.
EQUALIZER ARM
Steel bar that ensures both gates move equally when opened.
GATE
Lower opening mechanism for product discharge.
GATE LOCK
Mechanism which prevents gates from opening or closing. Device which limits gate opening for windrowing, and holds gates open for maintenance purposes.
GATE STOP
HOPPER
Load carrying cavity of trailer.
PULL TRAILER
It is a trailer with wheels at the front and rear. The front axle can rotate because there is a roller bearing (turntable) between the axles and the trailer as opposed to a fifth wheel plate and kingpin plate.
STIFF LEG SUPPORT
Landing legs attached to the gate ends for supporting an empty trailer.
TURNTABLE OR ROLLER BEARING
The turntable is located on the front of a pull trailer and is designed with roller bearings so that the lower frame and axles can rotate when the trailer is turning.
UNDERCARRIAGE
Support structure for kinpin plate and running gear.
VOID AREAS
Area inside front and rear end cones.
WINCHING EYE
Attachment point for pulling open stuck gates.
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