Abstract: A foot pod for use with the operator cab of a construction vehicle is designed to pivot separately from the operator cab. The operator cab may be pivoted toward the rear of the construction vehicle and the foot pod may be pivoted toward the front of the construction vehicle. Pivoting the foot pod toward the front of the vehicle permits ground access to the foot pod and any controls carried thereby. Separately pivoting the foot pod forward is particularly advantageous for cleaning the foot pod or servicing any controls carried by the foot pod. Isolation mounts may be used to dampen vibrations from the chassis to the foot pod and the operator cab.

Abstract: A work machine includes a frame supported for movement over the ground, a prime mover for driving movement of the frame, an operator compartment supported on the frame and a cradle coupling the operator compartment to the frame. The cradle is pivotable between an operating position and a service position and includes a biasing mechanism for biasing cradle toward the service position and an isolation mount coupling the operator compartment to the cradle. The isolation mount permits deflection of the operator compartment relative to the cradle along a selected axis. A latch mechanism releasably couples the cradle to the frame and a handle is provided for actuating the latch mechanism. The isolation mount includes a deformable member having a void defining the selected axis. The axis can be aligned with a force exerted on the cradle by the operator compartment to reduce stress on the biasing member.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a lawn mower including a frame, a seat or operator station, one or more handles, and a suspension unit coupled between the frame and the seat or operator station. The lawn mower can include one or more pivot members with a first portion coupled to the frame at a pivot location forward of the seat or operator station and a second portion coupled to the seat or operator station. The one or more pivot members can allow the seat or operator station and the one or more handles to move with respect to the frame while the suspension unit absorbs a portion of shock caused by riding over the uneven terrain. The seat can be positioned at least partially between a first drive wheel and a second drive wheel and at least partially along a drive axis. The seat can be declined with respect to a horizontal plane so that the operator's upper torso leans forward at an angle with respect to a vertical plane when the operator is sitting on the seat.

Abstract: A rotation table frame for a working vehicle including, a portion rearward of both sides of the rotation table frame being substantially within a width of a traveling device and circular in a plan view, a front portion of the rotation table frame is rectilinearly cut in a left-right direction in the plan view, and the rotation table frame has a stepped portion formed at a right side relative to the advancement direction and recessed rearward.

Abstract: A powered omni-directional aircraft galley servicing vehicle that includes a circular frame and two drive wheels capable of independent powered forward and rearward rotation about a horizontal axis. The drive wheels are adapted to allow the vehicle to spin in place about a vertical axis which intersects the horizontal axis midway between the drive wheels and which is generally centered in the circular frame. A carrousel cabin is mounted to the frame on a lift such that it is capable of elevation to an aircraft galley. A partitioned lazy susan storage compartment rotates on the carrousel cabin to facilitate transfer of aircraft food and drink carts between an aircraft galley and the servicing vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention is provided with a pair of vertical plates disposed on a rotating frame, a fuel tank and a working oil tank aligned on the rotating frame in the front-back direction, hydraulic pipes for coupling a control valve provided in the working oil tank and a working actuator, and a retaining tool for retaining the hydraulic pipes between the control valve and the actuator, and the hydraulic pipes are arranged from the control valve to the retaining tool through a clearance formed between the fuel tank and the working oil tank.

Abstract: A vehicle body and vehicle frame assembly is disclosed that includes a complete rolling chassis with wheels, motor, drive train, transmission and all other components found in contemporary automotive vehicles with the addition of a scissor lift situated in the center of the vehicle frame that is connected to the chassis frame at the lower end and to the body of the vehicle at the upper end through a frame and turntable device. Controls are used to lower, elevate and rotate the body of the vehicle relative to the chassis, so that observers may readily view the chassis components.

Abstract: A work vehicle has an operating cab, a power plant positioned adjacent to the operating cab, a pair of suspension members operable by the power plant and spaced apart in a lateral direction, and a load carrying member supported by the pair of suspension members. The vehicle further has an adjustable undercarriage frame that includes a housing having a predetermined shape and having a longitudinal axis thereof aligned with a longitudinal axis of the vehicle, the housing positioned intermediate the pair of suspension members, whereby each of the pair of suspension members is operatively mounted to a respective side of the housing. The adjustable undercarriage frame also provides for adjusting longitudinal position of the operating cab and the power plant and for adjusting lateral spacing between suspension members. Novel pivot assembly for rotating the load carrying member in order to discharge the load is also provided.

Abstract: An agricultural vehicle is described having a chassis and a cab mounted on the chassis. A suspension system for reducing the accelerations transmitted from the vehicles tires or tracks through the frame, into the cab, and ultimately through to the operator is provided. By reducing the accelerations, the ride quality is greatly improved, allowing operators to operate a vehicle for longer periods of time without excessive fatigue.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a construction machine which precipitates the removal of earth that is churned up onto a vehicle body from the vehicle body, which reduces transfer loads on a blade bracket, which improves the attachability of the blade bracket, and which achieves standardization of the blade bracket. The construction machine according to the present invention is constituted such that a frame of a crawler belt-type traveling body comprises a center frame, a pair of truck frames disposed on the outside of two side portions of the center frame, a connecting member which connects the center frame to the truck frames, and a blade bracket which is joined to the center frame and the connecting member.

Abstract: In a coaxial two-wheeled vehicle, an attitude controller (84) calculates motor torque Tgyr for maintaining a base so that it has a target angle from deviation between base angle command ?ref serving as attitude command and current base angle ?0 calculated by using a gyro sensor (13) and an acceleration sensor (14). On the other hand, at a position proportional controller (86R), a differentiator (88R) and a velocity proportional controller (89R), there is performed PD control with respect to deviation between rotation position command Prefr of a motor rotor (92R) for right wheel and current rotation position ?r of a motor rotor (92R). A current control amplifier (91R) generates motor current on the basis of added value of motor torque which is the control result and estimated load torque T1 calculated by using pressure sensors to drive the motor rotor (92R).

Abstract: A suspension device is provided for the spring-loaded suspension of a weight body (3) relative to a substructure (1) such as a vehicle body, a cab (3) of a truck relative to the vehicle chassis (1). The suspension device has a spring/absorber device (2) arranged between the weight body (3) and the substructure (1) for absorbing shocks and vibrations. The suspension device includes at least one Watt's linkage arrangement (6) connecting the weight body and the substructure for reducing the degrees of freedom of motion of the weight body (3). The suspension device requires little maintenance and has little clearance and is suitable for setting the degrees of freedom of motion of the weight body as well as for absorbing and preventing the undesired motions of the weight body along other directions in space. The suspension device thus makes possible an inexpensive and reliably operating suspension especially of truck cabs.

Abstract: A frame of a vehicle supports a cabin via four vibration-isolating apparatuses. A vibration-isolating supporting plane, which contains the four vibration-isolating apparatuses, passes through a center of gravity point G of the cabin. Due to an arranged structure of the vibration-isolating apparatuses, shaking of the center of gravity point of the cabin due to vibration transferred from the frame at times of riding on poor roads or at times of operation can be kept small, as compared with a vibration-isolating supporting structure in which the vibration-isolating supporting plane is far apart from the center of gravity point G. A vibration-isolating supporting structure which does not increase shaking of a center of gravity of the cabin is provided.

Abstract: An industrial truck, in particular a stacker vehicle, having a mobile base, a cab, which can be moved in relation to the mobile base, for an operator, a load-receiver and a device, which is arranged on the mobile base, for moving the load-receiver in relation to the mobile base, wherein the device for moving the load-receiver has a multiple-element articulated arm as a support, which can be moved in a controllable manner, for the load-receiver, and wherein the articulated arm, starting from a base-side articulation point beneath the cab or starting from a base-side articulation point above the cab, extends to the load-receiver, the elements of the articulated arm being connected to one another by pivot bearings—and being capable of being moved in relation to one another in order to manipulate the load-receiver.

Abstract: A mine protection vehicle system is proposed wherein a military wheeled vehicle is provided with a high degree of mine protection. Preferably the vehicle has a three-sectioned vehicle construction that includes a front building block, a main building block and rear building block. The building blocks are separable from one another. The main building block may be designed to be slanted toward the bottom and double walled. A cabin, serving to provide a crew space, is hung up on support structure of the main building block. Wheel axles and drives are built into the front and/or rear building block; however, no wheel axle is disposed below the main building block.

Abstract: Construction machine in which an engine carrier is connected to a tool carrier via a joint to form an articulated running gear, the engine carrier having at least a first chassis axle and an engine for driving the construction machine and the tool carrier having at least a second chassis axle. The construction machine additionally has a driver's cab which is arranged between the engine and tool carrier and is attached, in accordance with the invention, displaceably to the tool carrier in such a way that it can be displaced along the longitudinal axis of the tool carrier and can thus be varied in its height position in such a way that it can be raised, for operating the construction machine, into a working position and lowered, for transporting the construction machine, into a transportation position.

Abstract: A powered omni-directional security, patrol and surveillance vehicle that includes a circular frame and two drive wheels capable of independent powered forward and rearward rotation about a horizontal axis. The drive wheels are adapted to allow the vehicle to spin in place about a vertical axis which intersects the horizontal axis midway between the drive wheels and which is generally centered in the circular frame. An observation platform including an operators control station is mounted to the frame on a lift such that it is capable of selective elevation for superior vantage points. A cab preferably encloses the operator's station. A plurality of swivel casters disposed on distal ends of telescopic outrigger arms are circumpositioned about the circular frame.

Abstract: A lower floor panel (20) and an upper floor panel (22) which is having a sunken storage portion (20D) is provided in front of a seat supporting base (12) which supports an operator's seat (16) with in a cab (11). A storage space (24) is provided between a sunken storage portion (20D) in the lower floor panel (20) and a flat horizontal surface (22A) of the upper floor panel (22). This storage space (24) can be used for installation of an air-conditioning unit (25). This lo means that the air-conditioning unit (25) can be accommodated in a floor portion in front of the operator's seat (16), permitting to suppress the height of the cab (11) to an appropriate level. In addition, installation of the air-conditioning unit (25) can make assembling and maintenance work far easier.

Abstract: An agricultural machine for cutting standing products comprising a carrier vehicle to which there are connected at least one frontal working unit positioned, during work and when viewed in a direction of forward travel of the carrier vehicle, forward of said carrier vehicle, and at least two lateral working units positioned, during work, on each side of a working area of said frontal working unit(s) and situated behind said frontal working unit(s) and being connected to carrier arms which are articulated to the carrier vehicle and allow said lateral working units to be moved into at least one work position situated level with the front wheels of the carrier vehicle and into a folded transport position, and the carrier vehicle comprising a driver's cab that can be moved toward the front or toward the rear of said carrier vehicle.

Abstract: A machine having a body defining a body width and a ground engaging apparatus greater than one half of the body width and defining first and second working lines of the machine oriented perpendicular to and bounding the working width. An operator station is mounted on the body and movable across the body width between a first work monitoring position associated with the first working line and a second work monitoring position associated with the second working line. A compound linear actuator is provided to move the operator station between the first and second positions.

Abstract: A mobile trencher machine having an upper assembly, a ground drive assembly, and an adapter frame positioned between and coupled to each of the upper assembly and the ground drive assembly. The ground drive assembly being positionable in one of a number of mounting positions relative to the upper assembly, including a forward position, a rearward position, and a central position.

Abstract: A swivel work machine includes a traveling unit, a swivel base plate supported on the traveling unit to be pivotable about a vertical swivel axis, the swivel base plate having a first lateral side and a second lateral side provided across said vertical axis, a pair of upper and lower support brackets disposed at a front end of the swivel base plate with an offset toward the first lateral side and adapted for supporting an implement, a pair of left and right vertical ribs extending rearward from the support brackets and fixed to the swivel base plate and a cabin mounted on the swivel base plate. The cabin is disposed with an offset toward the second lateral side relative to the support brackets, a bottom of the cabin being disposed downwardly of the upper support bracket. The vertical rib disposed on the side of the second lateral side extends, from its front portion to its intermediate portion, parallel with a side face of the cabin on the side of the first lateral side.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention include a vehicle having a chassis and an engine supported by the chassis, the engine coupled to a drive train useful for propelling the vehicle. The vehicle may include a steering indexing assembly useful for positioning a steering control between a first steering position having the steering control positioned generally along the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle and a second steering position having the steering control positioned laterally of the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle.

Abstract: A swiveling work machine includes a swivel deck, an engine and an operator's seat which are mounted on the swivel deck and a protector for the operator's seat mounted erect on the swivel deck. The swivel deck mounts, at a rear portion thereof, a support frame having four post portions disposed around the engine. Two rear post portions of the support frame have upper ends thereof connected via a rear beam member. The rear beam member includes an attaching portion for the operator's seat protector to which portion the protector is attached.

Abstract: Device for truck cab suspension comprising a forward cab suspension which itself comprises a carrier frame fastened to the cab and the frame is arranged on each long side of the truck close to a stabilizer. An articulation device allows forward tilting of the carrier frame and the cab. The tilting is caused by at least one tilt cylinder. The cab suspension comprises a cab spring adapted to acting between the truck chassis and the carrier frame. The carrier frame is supported for pivoting relative to the forward lower portion of each of two end pieces which form part of the carrier frame and are each connected to their respective stabilizer which is situated rearward from the forward lower portion and is supported by the truck chassis.

Abstract: The pneumatic suspension apparatus 3 includes at least one pneumatic bag 4 for being attached with a vehicle between the vehicle frame and the vehicle seat for restricting the vehicle seat laterally and dampening vibrations; a regulator 6 pneumatically connected with the at least one pneumatic bag 4, where the regulator 6 adjusts the pressure in the at least one pneumatic bag 4; and a reservoir 8 pneumatically connected with the regulator 6. Optionally, a compressor 9 may be included to pressurize the reservoir 8. The compressor 9 may replace the reservoir 8 in supplying pressure to the pneumatic bag 4.

Abstract: A working machine includes a pipeline disposed along a side deck in a front-back direction and connecting a hydraulic pump and a control valve. The hydraulic pump is mounted at a back portion of an upper frame of an upper rotating body and the control valve is mounted at a front portion of the upper frame. In the working machine, a reinforcing member having a space for accommodating the pipeline is mounted in the front-back direction of the side deck to an outermost side of the side deck in a widthwise direction thereof. The pipeline is passed through the reinforcing member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transfer apparatus comprising an operator cabin articulated at a movable and travelable boom, wherein the boom consists of two partial booms which are connected to one another via a connection piece. In accordance with the invention, at least one partial boom is a telescopic boom.

Abstract: A system for a two-piece armored cab includes an upper cab portion, a lower cab portion, and a vehicle chassis system. The upper cab portion and the lower cab portion are armored to provide protection to occupants of the cab system. The upper cab portion removably mates to the lower cab portion at a mating line that comprises a lower edge of the upper cab portion and an upper edge of the lower cab portion. The lower cab portion is mounted to the vehicle chassis system such that the vehicle chassis system is operable when the upper cab portion is removed from the lower cab portion as well as when the upper cab portion is mated to the lower cab portion.

Abstract: The present invention is a rotatable work machine that includes a lower frame assembly having a recessed area in which the operator portion of an upper frame assembly and power source are at least partially positioned. Further, a method of manufacturing and assembling the lower frame assembly enables various size configurations for the work machine. The method of manufacturing and assembling the work machine, along with the specific design and positioning of the various components therein, enhances stability, clearance, and operator visibility with reduced costs and complexity.

Abstract: A hydraulic excavator is equipped with one or more downsizing scheme including at least one of: (i) a bubble removing device for removing bubbles in hydraulic fluid, (ii) a hydraulic tank including a main tank and a variable capacity tank arranged separately from each other, and (iii) a variable capacity tank or hydraulic tank which is fitted to the rear surface of the upper cover of the seat-side block. Thus, the lateral section of the seat can be ultimately downsized to provide a large space around the seat. Then, unlike the prior art, a canopy or a cab of a larger hydraulic excavator can be securely arranged on the upper swing body of a small hydraulic excavator. Since such large parts can be commonly used with large hydraulic excavators, it is possible to significantly reduce the cost of the hydraulic excavator.

Abstract: To provide a cab supporting structure capable of supplying a protection function with a simple configuration by using an attenuation mechanism commonly used for a controlled vehicle for protecting the cab or an operator from high impact force acting on the cab while absorbing vibration and shock on the cab in a normal condition when a construction machine falls down. The cab supporting structure is provided with an attenuation mechanism elastically supporting a cab against a frame. A regulation member, only when certain displacement is generated in the cabin the extension direction of the attenuation mechanism, regulating this displacement is provided separately from this attenuation mechanism. The regulation member regulates the displacement of the cab before a stroke end of the attenuation mechanism. Upon arranging a work equipment on the frame, the regulation member is provided at least at the opposite side of the work equipment.

Abstract: An interlock for a skid steer vehicle with a rear engine compartment and a rear door to that compartment includes a beam that is mounted transversely to the bottom of the door and has an upward facing surface that, like the beam, extends across the entire rear engine compartment opening. An interlocking second member is fixed to the chassis and extends across the rear engine compartment opening. When the door is impacted and forced upward, the first beam engages the second interlocking member over its width and transfers the force from the door (and beam) to the chassis. When the door is impacted with a forward-directed force, the first beam also contacts the second member and transfers the forward forces through the second member to the chassis. Injury to the door is reduced or eliminated by transferring door impact forces to the chassis since the first beam extends substantially the entire distance across the door and is fixed to an inner surface of the door's frame.

Abstract: A shock-absorbing hydraulic system for cushioning a structural part of an all-terrain load-carrying vehicle, said hydraulic system having a first, hydraulic front cylinder and a first, hydraulic rear cylinder (1, 2) being connected in series and being arranged on one side of the longitudinal axis of the load-carrying vehicle, and a second, hydraulic front cylinder and a second hydraulic, rear cylinder (3, 4) being connected in series and being arranged on the other side of the longitudinal axis of the load-carrying vehicle, wherein each of the hydraulic cylinders exhibits a first end (5) and a second end (6) and is arranged between the structural part and the chassis of the load-carrying vehicle. According to the invention, the first end of the first, hydraulic front cylinder is connected to the second end of the second, hydraulic rear cylinder, and the second end of the first, hydraulic rear cylinder is connected to the first end of the second, hydraulic front cylinder.

Abstract: A system for providing a vehicle with landmine protection for occupants of a vehicle cab via controlled articulation of the vehicle cab in response to an under-vehicle explosive event includes a cab guide pin attached to the rear of the vehicle cab, and a vehicle frame having a sub-frame. The vehicle cab is mounted on the vehicle frame. The sub-frame includes a sub-assembly slot and the cab guide pin is disposed laterally at a first end in the sub-assembly slot. The sub-assembly slot has a substantially straight first section that is longitudinally positioned and having the first end of the sub-assembly slot, and a second arcuate section that extends vertically and forward from the first section opposite of the first end of the sub-assembly slot.

Abstract: An industrial truck, such as a reach truck, has a vehicle frame (1) and a driver's station with at least one floor plate and one driver's seat (6). The floor plate and the driver's seat (6) are suspended relative to the vehicle frame (1). The floor plate and the driver's seat (6) are fastened to an intermediate frame (8), which is mounted so that it can move relative to the vehicle frame (1). At least one suspension element (10) and/or at least one damping element (11) is provided that connects the intermediate frame (8) with the vehicle frame (1). The intermediate frame (8) can move relative to the vehicle frame (1) exclusively in the vertical direction.

Abstract: A lateral control rod for use in a vehicle cab suspension wherein the control rod has an attenuation assembly imposed therein between the ends thereof which reduces the transmission of vibration and shock therethrough.

Abstract: A suspension system for a seat of a vehicle comprises a base, a linkage, and a seat attached to the base via the linkage. A pneumatic shock absorber provides a respective resistance level against movement of the seat with respect to the base based on a corresponding pressure level of air or gas within the pneumatic shock absorber. A set of cylindrical members are spaced apart beneath the seat. A tension member is arranged to engage the cylindrical members. The tension member is attached to the seat via a bracket. An electric motor is capable of driving one of the cylindrical members. A first sensor is arranged to detect first sensor data associated with an instantaneous position of the seat versus time. A controller generates a first control signal for the electric motor to change a height of the seat in opposition to a change in the instantaneous position of the seat and a second control signal to change the pressure level.

Abstract: A cab mounting and suspension system for an agricultural windrower that uses pivoting elastomeric mounts on the front corners of the cab and coil-over shock absorbers on the rear corners. A stabilizing bar is mounted on elastomeric isolators and located between the cab and the windrower frame across the back of the cab. The bar extends the full width of the cab to reduce the amount of movement of the cab from side to side as the rear pivots up and down through the range of the coil-over shocks.

Abstract: A transportable, elevating operator cabin for use in connection with controlling coiled tubing injection equipment comprises a cabin including control elements; an elongated flexible element of fixed length, such as a belt or chain, extending under the cabin, between two, elevated points on adjacent structures located on opposite sides of the cabin; and a take-up mechanism for shortening the length of the flexible element between the two, elevated points. The take-up mechanism is mounted in a fixed position relative to the cabin so that operation of the take-up mechanism results in elevating of the cabin with respect to the adjacent structures. The cabin may be raised to a distance roughly equal to the height of the cabin while maintaining a compact design not much larger than the cabin itself that is suitable for transport, and the arrangement avoids mechanical complexity and costs associated with using other types of lifting mechanisms.

Abstract: A cab sliding device of an industrial machine, in which a slide base can be inserted into and withdrawn from rails from above the rails, whereby the number of man-hours for assembly can be decreased, and the ease of maintenance can be increased, is provided. For this purpose, in an industrial machine having a cab (11) slidably installed via a slide base (20) on a pair of rails (10) laid on a frame (4), the rails are nearly channel-shaped in cross section, and are provided to have concave space portions (10a) opposed to each other, the slide base has a plurality of rollers (21) annexed to opposite side surface portions thereof, the rollers being rollable inside the concave space portions of the rails, upper surfaces of the rails are provided with openings (12) which permit incoming and outgoing of the roller portions, and the slide base can be inserted into and withdrawn from the rails via the openings from above the rails.

Abstract: A loader implement includes a support mast that is provided with a mounting area for a front loader arrangement. The loader implement includes a roll-over protective assembly that is coupled to one of the other or both of the loader implement, or support mast. The protective assembly can be selectively pivoted between a raised protective position wherein it extends over an operator's platform and a lowered non-protective position, wherein it extends forward of the operator's platform. So as to prevent the loader arrangement from being used without the benefit of the protective assembly in its protective position, the mounting area for the loader arrangement is blocked by the protective assembly when the latter is in its non-protective position and is not cleared to permit the mounting of the loader arrangement until the protective assembly is moved to its protective position.

Abstract: A height control linkage for a vehicle cab suspension comprising elongated lower and upper linkage members, each of which has upper and lower ends. The lower linkage member has external, vertically spaced-apart, alternating ridges and grooves formed thereon for at least a portion thereof above its lower end. The lower end of the upper linkage member has a generally C-shaped cross-sectional portion defining a gap. The generally C-shaped portion of the upper linkage member has internal, vertically spaced-apart, alternating ridges and grooves which are complementary to the external ridges and grooves of the lower linkage member. The upper end of the lower linkage member is adapted to be vertically adjustably snap-fitted through the gap of the upper linkage member to connect the lower linkage member to the upper linkage member. A snap-clip is provided to maintain the linkage members in their connected relationship.

Abstract: The present invention is a vehicle or machine cab slide and pivot apparatus for safely improving the view of the operator in the cab. The invention includes a slide rail assembly, a rotational assembly, and an operator compartment. The slide rail assembly is attached to and runs horizontally along a body of the vehicle or machine and supports a slidable carriage. A rotational assembly is pivotally attached to the carriage and to an operator compartment. The invention allows the operator compartment to safely traverse and/or rotate along the entire length of the slide rail assembly.

Abstract: An agricultural vehicle includes a chassis and a cab supported on the chassis by means of a support system which maintains the cab level. The support system comprises two pairs of hydraulic actuators. Each pair of actuators is operative to tilt the cab relative to the chassis about a respective one of two mutually inclined axes. The two actuators of each pair are connected to a common pumping element in such a manner that whenever the volume of hydraulic fluid in one of the actuators in the pair is reduced, the volume of hydraulic fluid in the other actuator of the same pair is correspondingly increased.

Abstract: A cab arrangement for a harvesting combine includes a harvesting combine having a body and a cab spaced-apart from the body. A platform is positioned between the cab and the body. The cab, the boy, and the platform define a passageway to allow an operator to visually monitor and access the body from the platform.

Abstract: A swing mechanism for a construction machine having a grease bath seal. A grease bath can be disposed on a vehicular base carrier of the machine, and can be coupled with a swing frame. The grease bath seal can then act to prevent intrusion of pollutants or other foreign materials into the grease bath. The seal may act to prevent intrusion of pollutants or other foreign materials over an extended amount of time and can be arranged in such as manner as to improve the durability and tightness of a seal member.

Abstract: An operator station is for a compacting vehicle having a frame and at least one compacting drum connected with the frame. The station includes a base plate rotatably connected with the frame and an operator cab slidably connected with the base plate. The cab includes a housing bounding an interior chamber and an operator seat disposed within the chamber. A first actuator is configured to linearly displace the housing with respect to the base plate along a horizontal axis and a second actuator is configured to rotatably displace the base plate about a vertical axis. The cab is linearly displaceable along the horizontal axis between most proximal and most distal positions with respect to the vertical axis and the base plate is rotatably displaceable between a first position where a front wall faces toward a vehicle front and a second position where the front wall faces toward a vehicle side.

Abstract: An aircraft rescue fire fighting vehicle comprises a chassis module, a cab module, and a control system. The control system further comprises a plurality of input devices, a plurality of output devices, a plurality of interface modules, and a communication network. The plurality of interface modules is distributed throughout the fire fighting vehicle and are coupled to each other by way of the communication network. The plurality of interface modules are each coupled to the plurality of input devices and output devices. The plurality of interface modules are operative to control the output devices based on input status information from the plurality of input devices. Some of the plurality of interface modules are mounted on the chassis module and other ones of the plurality of interface modules are mounted on the cab module.

Abstract: Method and device for suspending a cab (4) on a vehicle frame (3) using vertical orientation for both a first element (1) that absorbs shocks/vibrations from the vehicle frame (3) to the cab (4) and a second element (2) that acts as a load support between cab (4) and the vehicle frame (3)in the event of, for example, accident situations. The first and second elements (1, 2) are arranged on the device, which connects the cab (4) to the vehicle frame (3) by a firm connection between the first element (1) and the cab (4), or alternatively the vehicle frame (3).