Cab Structure Patents (Class 296/190.08)
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Patent number: 7004533Abstract: For a compact tractor, a composite molded plastic floor and fender structure is supported on a chassis of the vehicle. The floor and fender structure includes a foot supporting region, a seat supporting region and two fenders all formed of a composite RIM plastic material. The unitary floor and fender structure simplifies manufacture of the tractor as well as providing a lightweight, durable structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2001Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: John Raymond Arthur, Daniel James Knight, Michael David, Russell William Strong, Mohamad El-Zein
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Patent number: 6991283Abstract: A shutter type guard apparatus composed of a movable guard member which can be opened and closed for covering the window portion of the cab of a piece of machinery. The guard member is structured so that it can be closed to an intermediately opened position where it is easily operated. An auxiliary closing device includes a cable winding device for winding the first cable, a travelling unit coupled between the first cable and a second cable, an auxiliary guide rail in which the travelling unit and the first and second cables are guided for movement, and a pull handle coupled to the second cable. The auxiliary guide member is at one of a pair of left and right guide rails, for guiding the movable guard member. The pull handle is disposed at an intermediate position, in the vertical direction of the guide rail, and by pulling the pull handle downward, the guard member is forcibly closed to an intermediately opened/closed position where it can be easily reached and further closed by hand by an operator.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2003Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignees: Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi Ltd., Press Kogyo Co., Ltd., Nippon Cable Systems, Inc., Tomoe System Inc.Inventors: Eiji Akahane, Yusuke Harayama, Mikiya Yagi, Seiji Hiraoka
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Patent number: 6957847Abstract: A commercial truck has a cab, a flatbed, and provides a space between the cab and flatbed, wherein an auxiliary fuel tank is mounted on a frame of the truck. A sleeper unit is positioned on, and supported by, the auxiliary fuel tank, the sleeper unit adapted for being accessed directly from the cab. A picker crane is mounted on the frame of the truck behind the auxiliary fuel tank and the sleeper unit and within the space between the cab and the flatbed.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2004Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Inventor: Randy Lee Rigel
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Patent number: 6948768Abstract: A space frame for a truck cab, the space frame having a pair of hydroformed, longitudinally extending inner side rail members, a laterally extending and hydroformed connecting member extending between the inner side rail members and extending laterally beyond each of the inner side rail members. The connecting member being constructed and arranged to hold the pair of inner side rail members in laterally spaced relation to one another. The space frame also having a U-shaped and hydroformed first upper cross member having a pair of leg portions forming rear pillar structures and a transverse bight portion. Each of the rear pillar structures being connected to and extending upwardly from the connecting member, and the pair of inner side rail members being positioned between and spaced from the pair of leg portions.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2002Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Assignee: Magna International Inc.Inventors: Brian Corcoran, Richard Ashley
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Patent number: 6942282Abstract: An optimized bale wagon cab that, while maintaining the previously used cab footprint, employs a layout with a wrap around front dash. The layout provides more efficient use of the space available and better placement of everyday controls such as the transmission shifter and bale stacking controls. The layout further addresses the customer desires for additional storage, cup holders, a writing surface and a place to keep papers and clipboards.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2004Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: CNH America LLCInventors: Stephen W. Jacobs, Frederic B. Thomson, Jr.
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Patent number: 6938949Abstract: A vehicle body has a first body portion forming an enclosed passenger compartment that includes a roof having a panel opening and a rear window opening. A rear window is fixed in a frame that is hingedly attached to the first body portion. A rigid roof panel is hingedly attached to the frame, forming a roof assembly that is movable between a storage position and a closed position. The roof assembly closes the panel opening and the rear window opening in the closed position. A second body portion forms a storage compartment external to the passenger compartment and is open adjacent the rear window opening. The roof assembly is movable to the storage position in the storage compartment, exposing the passenger compartment to outside air through the panel opening and the rear window opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2004Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: General Motors CorporationInventor: Randal Peart
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Patent number: 6935679Abstract: A modular cab/sleeper/roof structural assembly for a truck-tractor vehicle according to the present invention provides greater manufacturing flexibility and unrestricted access between a cab/sleeper unit. The structural assembly includes a top-free cab unit having a front wall, opposing side walls, and a bottom portion. A top-free sleeper unit positioned behind the cab unit has a rear wall, opposing side walls, and a bottom portion. Fasteners couple the cab unit and the sleeper unit such that an upwardly opened carriage assembly is formed. A unitary roof member fixedly encloses the opened carriage assembly and forms an integral modular unit. The unitary roof member has a front portion connected to the front wall of the cab unit, a rear portion connected to the rear wall of the sleeper unit, and opposing side portions connected to the opposing side walls of the cab and sleeper units.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2003Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Mack Trucks, Inc.Inventors: Linton David Myers, David Scott Adams, Roland Pierre Moriaux, Bernard Nigay
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Patent number: 6899379Abstract: A sleeping compartment (10) for a truck is made up of a plurality of pre-assembled sections or modules including a first type (14, 14?, 14?) having one or more seats and a second type (16, 86, 86? , 86?) having a bed. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a seat (60) is mounted on a sidewall (22, 22?, 22?) of the first type of module and includes a seat bottom (66) moveable from a substantially vertical stowed position against the side wall and a substantially horizontal deployed position. A seat support (34) mounted on the floor (20) is movable from a stowed position substantially flush with the floor of the first type of module to a deployed position protruding upwardly from the floor to support the seat bottom in the deployed position. The seat support is preferably a door panel covering a storage space (32) beneath the floor which is accessible from outside the sleeping compartment.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2000Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: Mack Trucks, Inc.Inventor: Milen Milenovich
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Patent number: 6883860Abstract: A kit of parts including shortened side panels and a roof panel is provided for installation on a highway truck tractor which is being converted from a sleeper cab configuration to a day cab configuration. The kit of parts is particularly useful when converting an integral sleeper cab which requires that the frame and floor be shortened before installation of the components of the conversion kit. When the replacement components are provided in the form of a kit, conversions from sleeper cab to day cab can readily be accomplished in a cost effective manner to realize many benefits recognized with conversion from sleeper cabs to day cabs already being done with non-integral types of sleeper cabs.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2003Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: East Side Heavy Truck CollisionInventor: Darryl Budge
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Patent number: 6846036Abstract: The present invention relates to providing a clear unobstructed view of the immediate area behind a Skid Steer Loader. More specifically, it provides for better safety while backing. Two designs accomplish the unobstructed rear view as follows: 1) A single mirror is mounted onto each of two front support posts of the operator safety enclosure. These mirrors are adjustable, similar to outside mounted automobile mirrors and normally positioned near the top of the support posts. 2) A single mirror is center mounted to a hinged bracket that can easily be moved out of the way when the operator exits the safety enclosure of the Skid Steer Loader. For cold weather operation Skid Steer Loaders are often outfitted with a weather tight safety enclosure and a front door. Both of these designs accommodate the weather tight enclosure with a front door and the more common safety enclosure without a front door.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2002Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Inventor: Robert William Stone
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Patent number: 6840570Abstract: A floor assembly for a driver's cab of a commercial vehicle, has a tunnel section extending in the direction of travel of the vehicle and floor sections which extend, with regard to the direction of travel, next to the tunnel section and are fastened laterally to the tunnel section. In order to simplify the formation of variants with the floor assembly, the tunnel section is of multipart construction and has, with regard to the direction of travel, a front tunnel part and a rear tunnel part connected thereto. The rear tunnel part begins at the rear floor assembly end and ends at the front tunnel part which, for its part, ends at the front floor assembly end. The tunnel parts are fastened in each case directly or indirectly to the floor sections.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2003Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AGInventors: Hans-Peter Bock, Herbert Fischer
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Publication number: 20040212221Abstract: A cab roof member for a work machine is provided, which is provided with improved measures for protecting the operator and insulating noise and has improved economical efficiency and a good design. To this end, the cab roof member comprises a foam made by foaming a plastic material in which a net-like or fabric-like reinforcing material consisting of a high-strength organic fiber or an iron plate is included, so that the operator can be protected from falling objects and the work environment of the operator's cab can be improved in terms of noise insulation and heat insulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2004Publication date: October 28, 2004Applicant: KOMATSU LTD.Inventor: Kanichi Sato
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Publication number: 20040189052Abstract: An extended cab for a pick-up truck includes an interior cargo storage space between a rearwardmost portion of a rear seat and the rear wall of the cab.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: Gordon M. Heidacker, James T. Baker, Mark W. Geiger
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Patent number: 6773056Abstract: A modularly constructed driver's cab construction series for heavy-goods vehicles can produce driver's cab variants with different length dimensions. A basic module is constructed as standard for all driver's cab variants, and a built-on module can be built on the basic module. Built-on modules can have different length dimensions for different driver's cab variants. The basic module has a front wall, two side walls, a door and door frame, a bottom and a roof, is made open to the rear, and possesses, at the rear, an annularly closed first flange-mounting region. The built-on module has a rear wall, two side-wall portions, a bottom portion and a roof portion, is made open to the front, and possesses, at the front, an annularly closed second flange-mounting region complementary to the first flange-mounting region. On the built-on module, the side-wall portions, the bottom portion and the roof portion have different length dimensions for each driver's cab variant.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AGInventors: Herbert Fischer, Karl-Heinz Schuller
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Patent number: 6769732Abstract: A cabin (10) of construction machinery disposed on an upper structure (2) having a front working machine installed thereon, comprising a first side structural body (11) having an openable door (20) provided thereon, a second side structural body (10) disposed at a position adjacent to the front working machine (7), a front part (13) provided between both side structural bodies (11) and (12) and having a front window (23) generally on the entire surface thereof, a roof part (15), and a rear surface part (14), wherein a lateral rail (26) is provided at the upper position of the front window (23) and a reinforcing member (30) for reinforcing the lateral rail (23) is installed across the first and secon side structural bodies (11) and (12).Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2001Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Assignee: Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tsuyoshi Sakyo
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Patent number: 6755270Abstract: A cabin structure for a working machine includes a substantially transparent cabin element equipped with a bottom part having a seat for the operator of the working machine, a display and a controller for controlling the operations of the working machine. The cabin structure also includes a control mechanism for tilting the cabin element in relation to the frame of the working machine in both XZ and YZ directions. The cabin element is arranged to be substantially stationary in relation to the frame of the working machine, and the seat and controller are placed on a working base placed above the bottom part of the cabin element. The control mechanism is pieced positioned between the working base and the bottom part of the cabin element. The control mechanism can also rotate the working base around the Z axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2002Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Timberjack OyInventor: Into Saarinen
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Publication number: 20040080182Abstract: A conversion kit assembly for converting a sleeper truck cab with a modular sleeper/cab into a day cab includes a sleeper truck cab including a rear sill, two laterally spaced walls, and a roof, with each of the walls having a B-pillar assembly at a rearward end of the sleeper truck cab. The B-pillar assemblies are coupled together at their upper ends by the roof, and at their lower ends by a lower member such as a lower panel or a rear sill such that the rearward end of the sleeper truck cab is substantially square. The sleeper truck cab further has a plurality of attachment points at the rearward end for attaching the modular sleeper. A first plurality of fasteners, which connect the modular sleeper to the sleeper truck cab, are removed. The modular sleeper is removed from the sleeper truck cab thereby creating a rearward opening at rearward end of modular truck cab.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2002Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: David Scott Adams, James Thomas Wunderlich, Donald Michael Reed
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Patent number: 6682129Abstract: A combined truck cab having a forward operator section and an aft living unit is constructed utilizing an underbody providing a central floor area, left side and right side flare modules providing longitudinal side walls, outer portions of the floor aft of an operator area and outer portions of the back wall, and a center back wall section between the outer portions of the back wall provided by the flare sections. The longitudinal side wall narrow on one another forward from the back wall and the outer floor portions narrow from rear to front.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2002Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: Raymond W. Baggett, Anthony R. Jones, Aaron J. Layos, Andrew C. Scott
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Patent number: 6669272Abstract: A cabin of a rearward small-turn backhoe having a portion of a turn frame (2) excluding a working machine mounting part (1) formed generally in circular shape and formed so that the diameter thereof is stored generally within the width of a traveling device (1), wherein the rear part of the cabin (8) is formed in a curved shape generally along the outer peripheral form of the turn frame (2) as viewed from a horizontal plane, at least a side face of the cabin is formed in a polygonal shape, and two faces of the polygonal shape adjacent to each other are formed in a foldable door (15a, 15b), whereby an indoor space can be increased over a conventional one to improve comfortability, and a controllability can be improved because a lever operation can be performed in a roomy space.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2002Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignees: Yanmar Co., Ltd., Seirei Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hiroaki Ayabe, Masami Miyanishi, Takaaki Kuroda, Masao Nagata
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Publication number: 20030234557Abstract: A floor assembly for a driver's cab of a commercial vehicle, has a tunnel section extending in the direction of travel of the vehicle and floor sections which extend, with regard to the direction of travel, next to the tunnel section and are fastened laterally to the tunnel section. In order to simplify the formation of variants with the floor assembly, the tunnel section is of multipart construction and has, with regard to the direction of travel, a front tunnel part and a rear tunnel part connected thereto. The rear tunnel part begins at the rear floor assembly end and ends at the front tunnel part which, for its part, ends at the front floor assembly end. The tunnel parts are fastened in each case directly or indirectly to the floor sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2003Publication date: December 25, 2003Inventors: Hans-Peter Bock, Herbert Fischer
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Patent number: 6663170Abstract: An engine access cover assembly in a cab of an over the highway truck or tractor. The assembly includes a mounting bezel and an engine cover. The mounting bezel is fastened to a perimeter of an engine access opening. The mounting bezel defines a cover mounting surface that extends past an obstruction, such as a fixed floor mat in the cab. The engine cover has a mating surface that coacts with the mounting surface. A plurality of fastening members, such as screws or latches, secure the bezel and cover together.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2002Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: Volvo Trucks North AmericaInventor: Michael A. Miga
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Publication number: 20030151274Abstract: The invention provides a lightweight vehicle flooring assembly, wherein a carrier layer (1) has a layered structure. This structure comprises a honeycomb-like core layer (7) which can be made of a suitably impregnated cardboard material and which is connected on both sides to a stiffening layer (8, 9). The inner stiffening layer (8) is made of an SMC-material, whilst the outer stiffening layer (9) is made of a needled, preferably open-celled or porous nonwoven, also suitably impregnated against humidity and dirt. The structure of the carrier layer (1) and, in particular, the sequence of the layers: skin, honeycomb structure, nonwoven is of particular significance for the mechanical stability of the carrier layer (1). The carrier layer (1) is provided with an inner and an outer lining, the inner lining comprising a PU-foam spring layer (10) and a rubber or latex mass layer (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2003Publication date: August 14, 2003Inventors: Claude Buisson, Jean Casuli, Virginie Auger, Igor Bessin
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Patent number: 6592174Abstract: A structural support for frame and grid constructions of vehicle cabs and transport elements includes at least two profile parts, e.g., an outer profile part and an inner profile part, the profile parts being connectable together such as with an adhesive. Preferably the outer profile part is made of a metal such as aluminum, and the inner profile part is made of a plastic and particularly a fiber-reinforced plastic.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2001Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Alcan Technology & Management Ltd.Inventors: Ulrich Röllin, Samuel Streiff
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Patent number: 6582010Abstract: Front mount bases (14, 15) which are located at four corner portions under a cab (11) are constituted by base plates (14A, 15A) and fitting joint projections (14B, 15B), and rear mount bases (16, 17) are constituted by base plates (16A, 17A) and fitting joint projections (16B, 17B). On the other hand, front pillars (22, 23) to be erected on the front mount bases (14, 15) are provided with notched portions (22B, 23B) for fitting engagement with the fitting joint projections (14B, 15B), respectively. Rear pillars (24, 25) to be erected on the rear mount bases (16, 17) are provided with notched portions (24A, 25A) for fitting engagement with the fitting joint projections (16B, 17B). Accordingly, a weld can be formed along and between marginal edge portions around the fitting joint projections (14B, 15B, 16B, 17B) and notched portion (22B, 23B, 24A, 25A) in such a way as to increase the welding distance and to increase the strength of the welded joint portions.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2002Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignees: Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., Press Kogyo Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tsuyoshi Sakyo, Kazunori Komatsu, Katsuhiro Satou
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Patent number: 6582000Abstract: A molded product has a main body formed of a monolithic sheet of thermoplastic. The thermoplastic sheet has side and back sections extending horizontally at substantially right angles to one another and define an upright orientation of the molded product. The side and back sections are connected to a central vertical spine between the side and back sections. An intermediate angled section interrupts the vertical spine and located between the side and back sections. Front and rear major surfaces cover the main body. A plurality of apertures through the intermediate angled section connecting the front and rear major surfaces and serve as an integral speaker grill.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2002Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: Steven R. Siler, Robert L. Cochran, Kurt A. Ringger, Michael L. Noll
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Patent number: 6578907Abstract: A wall unit forms a part of the outer wall of a vehicle cab. In order to simplify the accommodation of electrical components in the vehicle cab and to reduce the cost of wiring, the wall unit is configured as a pre-assembled module, which includes a support structure on which electrical components, such as vehicle function controllers, fuses and relays, are fastened. The electrical components are at least partially covered by enclosure elements. The electrical components can be electrically connected with corresponding vehicle component groups via connectors.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2001Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventor: Michael Teich
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Patent number: 6572179Abstract: A wheeled work machine has a cab that is assembled with side panel assemblies that are each formed from two mating die formed side panel sections so that smoothly curved shapes, and recessed cross sections can be made. When the two panel sections are rigidly joined together, they form strong, bend and torsion resistant box sections for structural members around an operator access opening, as well as around an accessory opening. The inner one of the die formed panel sections includes flanges that extend inwardly toward the center portions of the cab for supporting cross panels such as seat supports, a roof, and a dash board assembly. The side panels and cross members are spot welded together to form a quickly made, smooth appearing, and very strong operator cab.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2001Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: Clark Equipment CompanyInventors: Jeffrey A. Dahl, Dennis A. Fuller
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Patent number: 6568746Abstract: A cab for construction machines includes left and right rear pillars constituted by steel pipes of a diversified shape, with inclined intermediate pillar portions between upright lower pillar portions and upper pillar portions whereby positions of the lower and upper pillar portions are shifted in the forward and rearward directions, respectively. Lower portions of the rear pillars are receded in the forward direction to provide a recessed space, while upper portions of the rear pillars are projected out in the rearward direction to provide a rear expansion space. Accordingly, for the purpose of downsizing the upper structure (2), front portions of equipment, including an engine, can be accommodated in the recessed space and the rear expansion space contributes to broaden a space within the cab.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2002Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Assignees: Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., Press Kogyo Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tsuyoshi Sakyo, Kazunori Komatsu, Katsuhiro Satou
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Publication number: 20030080585Abstract: A three piece monocoque cab assembly with a base portion having spaced frame members that extend upwardly, a roof portion secured to the base member and having spaced frame members that extend downwardly and mate with the frame members of the base portion, and an interior portion that is nested within and secured to the base portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2001Publication date: May 1, 2003Inventor: Mohamad S. El-Zein
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Patent number: 6554351Abstract: A three piece monocoque cab assembly with a base portion having spaced frame members that extend upwardly, a roof portion secured to the base member and having spaced frame members that extend downwardly and mate with the frame members of the base portion, and an interior portion that is nested within and secured to the base portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2001Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventor: Mohamad S. El-Zein
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Publication number: 20030071487Abstract: A wheeled work machine has a cab that is assembled with side panel assemblies that are each formed from two mating die formed side panel sections so that smoothly curved shapes, and recessed cross sections can be made. When the two panel sections are rigidly joined together, they form strong, bend and torsion resistant box sections for structural members around an operator access opening, as well as around an accessory opening. The inner one of the die formed panel sections includes flanges that extend inwardly toward the center portions of the cab for supporting cross panels such as seat supports, a roof, and a dash board assembly. The side panels and cross members are spot welded together to form a quickly made, smooth appearing, and very strong operator cab.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2001Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventors: Jeffrey A. Dahl, Dennis A. Fuller
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Patent number: 6543840Abstract: A cab is described for an agricultural vehicle having front and rear corners and two rear wheel fenders arranged one on each side at the rear of the cab. The cab comprises a frame that includes two rear support members. The rear support members having lower portions disposed at the back of the cab between the two fenders and upper portions disposed above the fenders and offset laterally outwards from the lower portions.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2001Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Assignee: New Holland North America, Inc.Inventors: James Colliar, Martyn J. Randall, Russell W. Strong
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Patent number: 6536837Abstract: There is provided a cab structure that a joint portion of a cab and a chassis frame has sufficient shear strength and which can disperse external force to the entire cab or chassis frame to reduce the burden of load and can sufficiently resist the impact load in the longitudinal direction. A front end portion of a cab-under-frame fixed to the outer surface of the floor panel is extended toward a front upper side, and a cab mount bracket is also extended toward a front upper side so that they are integrally joined with a front mounting rail. As a result, these three components are firmly fastened to disperse the incoming force in the longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Isuzu Motors LimitedInventors: Youichi Ishida, Masakatsu Takagi
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Publication number: 20030047965Abstract: A cabin of a rearward small-turn backhoe having a portion of a turn frame (2) excluding a working machine mounting part (1) formed generally in circular shape and formed so that the diameter thereof is stored generally within the width of a traveling device (1), wherein the rear part of the cabin (8) is formed in a curved shape generally along the outer peripheral form of the turn frame (2) as viewed from a horizontal plane, at least a side face of the cabin is formed in a polygonal shape, and two faces of the polygonal shape adjacent to each other are formed in a foldable door (15a, 15b), whereby an indoor space can be increased over a conventional one to improve comfortability, and a controllability can be improved because a lever operation can be performed in a roomy space.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2002Publication date: March 13, 2003Inventors: Hiroaki Ayabe, Masami Miyanishi, Takaaki Kuroda, Masao Nagata
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Patent number: 6527334Abstract: A mobile vehicle cab has cab extender pieces engaged to the cab rearwards relative to vehicle forward movement. The cab extenders act as extensions of the cab sides to provide aerodynamic efficiency to vehicle operation. A one-piece cab extender mounting and integrated grab handle is engaged to the rearward side of the cab and to the interior surface of the left side cab extender. The cab extender mounting and integrated grab handle contains a vertical handle portion that is integrated and between an approximately horizontal upper portion and an approximately horizontal lower portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2002Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Assignee: Intellectual Truck Intellectual Property Company, L.L.C.Inventor: Steven A. Oliver
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Patent number: 6520565Abstract: The invention concerns an arrangement (8) for displacement of a driving-space (4) of a vehicle (1), comprising a first beam section (9) which on the one hand supports the driving-space (4), and on the other is arranged on a structural framework (2) on the vehicle (1), and a rear section (6) arranged behind the driving-space (4) which adjoins the driving-space (4) and which is connected to the structural framework (2), so that the rear section (6) is prevented from being displaced in the lengthwise direction of the vehicle (1). The first beam section (9) can be displaced relative to the structural framework (2), so that the driving-space (4) can be displaced in the direction of the rear section (6) under the conditions of a collision.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2001Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Volvo Lastvagnar ABInventor: Sture Kjellberg
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Publication number: 20030025357Abstract: A modularly constructed driver's cab construction series for heavy-goods vehicles can produce driver's cab variants with different length dimensions. A basic module is constructed as standard for all driver's cab variants, and a built-on module can be built on the basic module. Built-on modules can have different length dimensions for different driver's cab variants. The basic module has a front wall, two side walls, a door and door frame, a bottom and a roof, is made open to the rear, and possesses, at the rear, an annularly closed first flange-mounting region. The built-on module has a rear wall, two side-wall portions, a bottom portion and a roof portion, is made open to the front, and possesses, at the front, an annularly closed second flange-mounting region complementary to the first flange-mounting region. On the built-on module, the side-wall portions, the bottom portion and the roof portion have different length dimensions for each driver's cab variant.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2002Publication date: February 6, 2003Inventors: Herbert Fischer, Karl-Heinz Schuller
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Patent number: 6508505Abstract: An enhanced stiffener bar assembly including a stiffener bar covered with a protective energy-absorbing material. The stiffener bar contains at least one receptor for receiving a door frame. The area surrounding the receptor is bordered by a bezel. The bezel is secured to the protective energy-absorbing material and protects the material during installation of the door frame and provides a covering for any exposed material.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2001Date of Patent: January 21, 2003Assignee: DaimlerChrysler CorporationInventor: Scott B Perry
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Patent number: 6494526Abstract: The invention provides a console box mounting structure which can use a common console box and parts for mounting the same between an operator cab equipped specification and an operator cab non-equipped specification. In a mounting structure of a console box in a vehicle, there are provided with an instrument panel provided with an electrical measuring instrument and a start switch for the vehicle, and the instrument panel being (6) placed in the console box (25), a common console box mounting structure is provided on a partition wall (16) sectioning an engine room (15) and an operator cab in the vehicle, and a front surface wall (31) of the operator cab (30) provided in the vehicle, an add-on mounting portion capable of commonly being mounted to the partition wall (16) and the front surface wall (31) of the operator cab (30) in an add-on manner is provided in the console box, and one console box (25) is selectively mounted to the partition wall (16) and the front surface wall (31) of the operator cab (30).Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2001Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Assignee: Komatsu Ltd.Inventor: Masataka Uno
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Patent number: 6485088Abstract: Disclosed is a sheathing material for a construction machine and a method for producing the same, in which lightweighting can be attained without using a reinforcing member, and which is not greatly flexed even if a load is applied. The sheathing material for a construction machine which is lightweighted and has a flexure rigidity is obtained by molding a resined shell 1d having a hollow construction by rotational molding, filling a resin foamed body 1e such as a hard polyurethane foam within the resined shell 1d to set it, thereby providing a sandwiching construction, and adjusting filling density of the resin foamed body 1e.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 1999Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko ShoInventors: Isao Miyachi, Shintaro Sakitani, Kazutaka Yamachi, Tetsukazu Yashima
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Patent number: 6474728Abstract: An adjustable pedalbox and floor mechanism includes a pedalbox having at least one pedal associated therewith. The pedalbox is in communication with a vehicle seat via an adjustable floor mechanism that extends therebetween. The pedal and seat positions are independently adjustable in the vertical and/or horizontal directions. The floor mechanism is continuous between the pedalbox and the vehicle seat and remains generally horizontal with respect to the ground.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2000Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kolita Mendis, John W. Downs
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Publication number: 20020153748Abstract: Front mount bases (14, 15) which are located at four corner portions under a cab (11) are constituted by base plates (14A, 15A) and fitting joint projections (14B, 15B), and rear mount bases (16, 17) are constituted by base plates (16A, 17A) and fitting joint projections (16B, 17B). On the other hand, front pillars (22, 23) to be erected on the front mount bases (14, 15) are provided with notched portions (22B, 23B) for fitting engagement with the fitting joint projections (14B, 15B), respectively. Rear pillars (24, 25) to be erected on the rear mount bases (16, 17) are provided with notched portions (24A, 25A) for fitting engagement with the fitting joint projections (16B, 17B). Accordingly, a weld can be formed along and between marginal edge portions around the fitting joint projections (14B, 15B, 16B, 17B) and notched portion (22B, 23B, 24A, 25A) in such a way as to increase the welding distance and to increase the strength of the welded joint portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2002Publication date: October 24, 2002Inventors: Tsuyoshi Sakyo, Kazunori Komatsu, Katsuhiro Satou
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Publication number: 20020149232Abstract: Left and right rear pillars (34, 35) are constituted by steel pipes of a diversified shape, with inclined intermediate pillar portions (34B, 35B) between upright lower pillar portions (34A, 35A) and upper pillar portions (34C, 35C) to have positions of the lower and upper pillar portions shifted in the forward and rearward directions, respectively. Lower portions of the rear pillars (34, 35) are receded in the forward direction to provide a recessed space (59), while upper portions of the rear pillars (34, 35) are projected out in the rearward direction to provide a rear expansion space (60). Accordingly, for the purpose of downsizing the upper structure (2), front portions of equipments including an engine (6) can be accommodated in the recessed space (59). On the other hand, the rear expansion space (60) contributes to broaden a dwelling room within the cab (21) and to improve its amenity.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Tsuyoshi Sakyo, Kazunori Komatsu, Katsuhiro Satou
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Publication number: 20020135207Abstract: A cab 10 is provided on an upper rotary body 2 of a construction machine along with a front working mechanism 7. The cab 10 provides an operating room within an enclosure which mainly consists a first side frame structure 11 containing a door to be opened and closed by an operator, a second side frame structure 12 located on the side of the front working mechanism 7, a front section 13 provided between front ends of the first and second side frame structures 11 and 12 and substantially entirely occupied by a front window 23, a roof section 15 and a rear section 14. In addition to a cross beam member 26 which is bridged between upper front corner portions of the first and second side frame structures 11 and 12, a reinforcing the cross beam member 26 is bridged alongside the cross beam member 26 for reinforcing same.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2001Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventor: Tsuyoshi Sakyo
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Patent number: 6419303Abstract: A cab enclosure for a self-propelled earth moving machine which includes a plurality of flexible planar fabric panels namely, a front panel, a rear panel, a right side panel and a left side panel. Each of the panels having a top edge, a bottom edge, opposed side edges, and at least one transparent viewing window. Mating fasteners are positioned along the opposed edges of each of the panels, whereby adjoining panels are secured together to form an enclosure. The top edge of each of the panels being secured to a canopy of an open metallic cab structure of the self-propelled earth moving machine, whereby the panels hang like drapes to enclose the cab.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2000Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Inventor: Jeffery William Thomas Fleming
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Publication number: 20020079721Abstract: A cab is described for an agricultural vehicle having front and rear corners and two rear wheel fenders arranged one on each side at the rear of the cab. The cab comprises a frame that includes two rear support members. The rear support members having lower portions disposed at the back of the cab between the two fenders and upper portions disposed above the fenders and offset laterally outwards from the lower portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2001Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventors: James Colliar, Martyn J. Randall, Russell W. Strong
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Patent number: 6409254Abstract: A frame of a cab for an agricultural machine includes a series of uprights (18), which carry its upper end a structure for supporting a roof (16). The frame includes a first series of sectional elements (18), with cross sections equal to one another, which forms the uprights (18). A second series of sectional elements (32), with cross sections equal to one another, forms the roof-supporting structure (16).Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2001Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: Same-Deutz-Fahr SpAInventor: Salvini Tiziano
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Publication number: 20020070585Abstract: The invention provides a console box mounting structure which can use a common console box and parts for mounting the same between an operator cab equipped specification and an operator cab non-equipped specification. In a mounting structure of a console box in a vehicle, there are provided with an instrument panel provided with an electrical measuring instrument and a start switch for the vehicle, and the instrument panel being (6) placed in the console box (25), a common console box mounting structure is provided on a partition wall (16) sectioning an engine room (15) and an operator cab in the vehicle, and a front surface wall (31) of the operator cab (30) provided in the vehicle, an add-on mounting portion capable of commonly being mounted to the partition wall (16) and the front surface wall (31) of the operator cab (30) in an add-on manner is provided in the console box, and one console box (25) is selectively mounted to the partition wall (16) and the front surface wall (31) of the operator cab (30).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2001Publication date: June 13, 2002Inventors: Masataka Uno, Yuriko Uno
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Patent number: 6382711Abstract: A set of panel assemblies for enclosing the overhead guard of a vehicle such as a skid steer comprising a windshield/door assembly and side window assemblies. The windshield/door assembly includes a door jamb that is clamped over the front corner posts of the overhead guard and a windshield/door unit hinged on the jamb. The windshield/door unit seals against a generally planar front face of the jamb. The side window assemblies comprise transparent rigid plastic sheets adapted to be attached to the side grille of the overhead guard in a simplified manner and without occupying excessive space in the clearance area between the overhead guard and operating elements such as the lift arms of a bucket.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2001Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Martin Sheet Metal, Inc.Inventor: Robert P. Martin, Jr.
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Patent number: 6367867Abstract: A cab-to-box damper assembly is provided for a vehicle having a cab and bed. The cab-to-box damper assembly includes at least one damping and/or spring element having a first end and a second end, a first bracket member operatively connecting the first end to a rear of the cab, and a second bracket member operatively connecting the second end to a front of the bed, whereby the damping element reduces relative movement between the bed and the cab.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2000Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Lawrence Kolarik, James Leroy Swayze, Melanie Rodriguez Russell