Abstract: A wheel loader as a work vehicle includes a ladder, an operator's compartment, an actuator, an operation unit, and a controller. The operator's compartment has an openable and closable door disposed above the ladder. The actuator is disposed at the operator's compartment so as to actuate the door to make an opening motion. The operation unit receives an operation from an operator. The controller controls the drive of the actuator, based on an operation signal received from the operation unit, so that the door makes an opening motion while the operation unit is receiving an operation from the operator.

Abstract: Provided is a cab for a work machine capable of preventing an actuator from being damaged by vibration. A cab body is formed with a doorway. A door is rotatably supported on the cab body. The door opens and closes the doorway. A closed position locking unit locks the door so as to disable it from rotating relative to the cab body. The actuator generates a driving force to unlock the door locked by the closed position locking unit. The actuator is mounted on the cab body and is supported by the cab body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a forklift capable of mounting a door in a state in which a pipe for forming a cabin frame is not drilled, the forklift having: a door mounting bar, which is mounted on the outer surfaces of rear pipes at both left and right surfaces of the cabin frame of the forklift, has a bent part formed at the upper end thereof, and has a fastening part formed on one side surface thereof by bending so as to be positioned at the rear surface of the rear pipe; a rear window frame which is mounted between both the left and right rear pipes at the rear of the cabin frame and is formed as a square frame having, at both the left and right sides thereof, engagement fastening parts coupled to the fastening part of the door mounting bar; connecting brackets which simultaneously fasten the door mounting bar and the rear window frame while coming in close contact with the rear pipe at the inner side of the cabin frame; and a hinge bracket which is provided at the upper and lower ends of the outer su

Abstract: A cabin module has the form of a self-supporting structural body of multiple walls which delimit a cabin area. The walls are made of a continuous blank, wherein in the edge regions of walls directly following one another, the outer layer is in each case designed to be continuous and deformed, and the inner layer is interrupted by a separating section. At least one first lateral wall, a base wall, a second lateral wall, and a roof wall are provided. End sections of the blank are connected to one another when the walls are erected. A motor vehicle is equipped with such a cabin module.

Abstract: Each of a pair of rear side face windows of a cab extends rearward from each of a pair of rearmost pillars. A rear face window is connected to each of the pair of rear side face windows and located in the rear of the rearmost pillars. The rear face window is inclined such that an upper portion thereof is located more rearward than a lower portion thereof, and it is entirely made of glass from a first rear side face window representing one of the pair of rear side face windows to a second rear side face window representing the other of the pair of rear side face windows.

Abstract: A convertible door assembly includes (a) an upper door section, defining a window opening, (b) a lower door section, (c) a releasable locking feature, retaining the upper door section to the lower door section, and (d) a window. The window is displaceable between a raised position, closing the window opening and a lowered position, concealed within an internal door cavity formed in the upper door section and the lower door section.

Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. The frame assembly extends generally along a longitudinal axis of the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle further includes a front seating section coupled to the frame. The front seating section is configured to support an operator and a first passenger. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a rear seating section coupled to the frame. The rear seating section is configured to support a second passenger and a third passenger. The rear seating section has an angled panel configured as a dead pedal for the second and third passengers, and a portion of the rear seating section extends forwardly into the front seating section.

Abstract: A cabin frame structure that allows a roof to be tightly attached is provided. A work vehicle cabin includes lateral frame members extending laterally, each of the lateral frame members having an upper surface and an end; longitudinal frame members extending longitudinally, each of the longitudinal frame members having an upper surface and an end; connecting plates each having an upper surface, the connecting plates connecting the lateral frame members and the longitudinal frame members, the connecting plates straddling across the lateral frame members and the longitudinal frame members; pillars attached to the ends of the lateral frame members, the ends of the longitudinal frame members, and the connecting plates; a roof disposed over the lateral frame members, the longitudinal frame members, and the connecting plates; and a seal provided between the roof and the lateral frame members, the longitudinal frame members, and the connecting plates.

Abstract: A multiple axis hinge arrangement for a truck hood includes a first hinge arrangement and a second hinge arrangement laterally spaced and mounted at first and second sides, respectively, of a front end of a truck. The first and second hinge arrangements include horizontal hinge elements that support a truck hood for pivotal movement on a horizontal axis relative to a truck frame and include vertical hinge elements that provide vertical pivot axes. A coupling member is provided at each of the first and second hinge arrangements allowing the selected hinge arrangement to be uncoupled from the front end of the truck so the hood is free to pivot on the vertical axis of the coupled arrangement.

Abstract: A materials handling vehicle is provided comprising a frame including an operator compartment having at least one entrance and a floorboard. The vehicle further comprises at least one step capable of being positioned across the entrance a spaced distance from the floorboard such that an operator may stand on the step when the step is positioned across the entrance to gain access to an elevated storage location.

Abstract: A tractor cab has an access door with an associated door latch to hold the door in a shut position and an openable panel such as a window which is secured in a closed position by a window latch mechanism which acts between the window and cab. The window latch mechanism includes resilient means which, when the window is secured in its closed position, allows the window to move outwardly relative to the cab when the door is slammed shut thus ensuring that the door latch can be engaged.

Abstract: Vehicles are described including a cab having a door opening on a side thereof, a chassis that supports the cab, two or more steps leading to the door opening, each of which is supported by the cab or the chassis, wherein the steps are placed within the recesses in the cab or chassis, and a door connected to the cab, wherein the door fits within the door opening, and the door comprises a lower door extension having a lower edge that terminates near to an upper surface of a lowermost step, the lower door extension covers a majority of the one or more recesses, and the lower door extension extends outboard to match the outboard extension of a fender or exterior cab side panel to provide a coplanar transition from the fender to the door, or from the door to the exterior cab side panel, or both.

Abstract: A vehicle panel (2) having a body (3) that extends longitudinally and in elevation, said body (3) having a movable window (10) and guide means (15) for guiding movement of said window (10) relative to the body (3), said window (10) having a frame (11) within which there is a transparent surface (12). The window (10) includes release means (30) for manually releasing the window (10) from the body (3) in order to provide an emergency exit, the release means (30) co-operating with the guide means (15).

Abstract: A working machine comprising a frame, a working implement supported at a front end of the frame, a cover member, a latch member, a selector valve and a support bracket. The cover member has a cover-member body covering a side equipment room and having an opening. The latch member is disposed near the opening and inside the side equipment room to hold the cover member closed in cooperation with the lockable member. The support bracket extends from the side equipment room toward the opening and supports the latch member and the selector valve at the side of the frame. The support bracket has a base portion connected to the frame or connected to another member fixed to the frame, a selector valve-retaining portion retaining the selector valve and a latch member-retaining portion retaining the latch member at a position closer to the opening and higher than the selector valve.

Abstract: In a door (25) of a cabin for work vehicle, which door (25) opens and closes an entrance of the cabin and includes a door main body (25A) having a plurality of accessories (A), the door main body (25A) is formed as a hollow welded unified structure having a door cavity (25B), by welding an inner panel (27) to an outer panel (28) each made of a press-molded sheet-metal. An accessory attaching portion (B) is integrally molded with the inner panel (27), and the outer panel (28) has an opening (28J) formed therein for part assembly which allows the accessories (A) to be brought into the door cavity (25B) and assembled to the accessory attaching portion (B). The outer pane (28) is further provided with a decorative cover (60) for closing the opening (28J).

Abstract: A door and method for assembling such door for a vehicle are disclosed. The door may comprise a window having a visual surface area and a frame. The frame may include an outer panel surrounding the window and defining a cavity having a draw depth and a mouth, and an inner panel having a first end and a second end. The inner panel may be joined to the outer panel at an inner coupling disposed at the first end and joined to the outer panel at an outer coupling disposed at the second end of the inner panel. The inner panel may substantially cover the mouth of the cavity. The door may have a door area. The visual surface area of the window may be in the range of about 65 percent to 95 percent of the door area.

Abstract: A yard tractor incorporating a fluid cylinder pressurized by fluid from a control valve actuated by a switch accessible from the driver's seat.

Abstract: The operator's cab 8 is provided with a floor frame 10 having an opening for maintenance 20 located at a floor base 10a and a lid body 23 for closing the opening for maintenance 20. The lid body 23 includes an upper inspection cover 22 and a lower inspection cover 21 which are aligned in a vertical direction with spacing so as to be attachable and detachable relative to the opening for maintenance 20. Disposed in a space between the upper inspection cover 22 and the lower inspection cover 21 is a floor duct 30 that can be disassembled and is provided for circulating supply air sent from an air conditioner 27.

Abstract: A machine including a chassis, in which an engine is supported on the chassis. The engine includes serviceable components which require servicing. A cab is mounted on the chassis, such that the cab is disposed over the engine. The cab includes a roof and a floor, interconnected through the side-walls to define an enclosure. The floor is disposed above the engine. Further, the cab includes a floor opening defined in the floor. An access panel is removably coupled to the floor opening. The floor opening provides an access to the serviceable components by removing the access panel.

Abstract: A sliding door safety device for heavy construction equipment is provided, which includes an outer side wall having a doorway formed thereon, an upper rail and a lower rail formed on an upper part and a lower part of the outer side wall, respectively, a sliding door sliding to move to a front or rear side of a cab by an upper roller and a lower roller engaged with the upper rail and the lower rail, respectively, to open or close the doorway, and first and second door position sensing switches mounted on one side of the outer side wall to sense a door position when the door is in its open position where the door is fully opened or in its closed position where the door is fully closed.

Abstract: The invention concerns a driver protection system for a vehicle comprising a restraining bow frame (7) which is pivotable about a pivot axis between a securing position in which the restraining bow frame (7) secures a driver from falling out of the vehicle and a release position in which the restraining bow frame (7) permits the driver to climb out of the vehicle, wherein the restraining bow frame (7) in the release position is displaced relative to the securing position in the direction of the pivot axis.

Abstract: Assemblies for selectively providing access to an interior portion of a vehicle having a sidewall are provided. Methods of manufacturing a vehicle that incorporates the assemblies are also provided. The assemblies utilize an access opening formed in a portion of a sidewall of the vehicle to facilitate trimming the interior of the vehicle. Upon completion of trimming the interior of the vehicle, the access opening is closed out (i.e., covered) with an assembly that may be a door, a fixed panel, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A yard tractor incorporating a fluid cylinder pressurized by fluid from a control valve actuated by a switch accessible from the driver's seat.

Abstract: A cabin unit for a work machine comprises a cabin frame including a ceiling frame forming a top portion of the cabin frame, and a door open frame forming a front portion of the cabin frame; a door provided in the door open frame; a door opening/closing mechanism for supporting the door from the door open from to the ceiling frame to be moved rearward and upward from a closed position for closing the door to an open position in which a front surface of the door in the closed position is directed upward; a locking mechanism provided above the door for limiting movement of the door when in the closed position or the open position; and a first unlocking mechanism provided in the door for unlocking the locking mechanism. The first unlocking mechanism includes an internal control member for releasing the locked state from the inside of the door, and an external control member for releasing the locked state from the outside of the door.

Abstract: A crop sprayer includes a main frame. A product tank is supported by the main frame that is configured to contain a first quantity of fluid therein. A cab is supported by the main frame that includes a leading wall structure including a window, a trailing wall structure positioned in relation to the product tank so as to define a reservoir space therebetween, a left lateral wall structure including a first door, and a right lateral wall structure including a second door. The leading wall structure, trailing wall structure, left lateral wall structure, and right lateral wall structure collectively define an operator space. A first platform having a first generally horizontally oriented foot support is positioned adjacent to the first door. A second platform having a second generally horizontally oriented foot support is positioned adjacent to the second door. A hydraulic reservoir assembly contain a second quantity of fluid therein is positioned in the reservoir space.

Abstract: A platform assembly is supported by the main frame and includes i) a framework, ii) an upper platform foot support secured to the framework and positioned adjacent to the doorway, and iii) a first stair member secured to the framework and spaced apart from the upper platform foot support. A stair assembly is movably attached to the framework and includes a second stair member. The door is movable between i) a first position in which the door is positioned to cover the door opening so as to block entry into the cab through the door opening, and ii) a second position in which the door is spaced apart from the door opening so as to enable entry into the cab through the door opening. The upper platform foot support, first stair member, and second stair member define a stairway leading to and from the door opening. A first plane intersects the upper platform foot support, the first stair, and the second stair. The first plane further intersects the door when the door is positioned in the second position.

Abstract: An intermediate plate member (22) having a plate thickness equal to or less than that of a door body (19) is provided between the door body (19) and a reinforcing member (24) constituting a right side door (18). The door body (19) and the intermediate plate member (22) are jointed by spot welding, and the intermediate plate member (22) and the reinforcing member (24) are jointed by fillet welding, thereby jointing the reinforcing member (24) through the intermediate plate member (22) on the inner side surface (19A) of the door body (19). Through the use of the intermediate plate member (22), the generation of distortion in the door body (19) is reduced and the outer appearance of the right side door (18) is maintained in good condition.

Abstract: A hinge and spring assembly is provided for supporting at least one synthetic enclosure access door's on an enclosure. The enclosure has at least a first wall and at least one second wail, the second wall being formed in part by the access door. The access door has a mounting rib integrated therein. The hinge and spring assembly comprises a primary support element having at least one first hinge member and a spring support member. A door mounting member is secured to the mounting rib of the synthetic enclosure access door and comprises a spring mounting member and a second hinge member. The second hinge member of the door mounting member is movably attached to the first hinge member of the primary support element to form an articulating hinge joint. At least one spring member has first and second ends, the first end being secured to the spring support member of the primary support element, and the second end bend secured to the spring mounting member of the door mounting member.

Abstract: A cab for a construction machine includes hinges that swingably mount the door to the wall. Each of the hinges includes a first member secured to a first cut-out portion of the wall, a second member secured to a second cut-out portion of the door, an interposed member interposed between the first and second members, and first and second pivot shafts pivotally respectively coupling the first and second members to the interposed member. The cab further includes first and second stoppers that regulate first and second angles of the interposed member with respect to the first and second members, respectively, and a bolt member arranged in the second stopper to move in its axial direction to adjust the second angle. An imaginary surface corresponding to an outermost part of each of the hinges is substantially coplanar with exterior surfaces of the wall and the door, when the door is closed.

Abstract: The invention provides a door for a cabin in a construction machine, the door including a pulling handle portion to be pulled in a closing direction of the door from the inside of the cabin and preventing the pulling handle portion from misuse as a riding handle, the riding handle including a first gripped portion extending in a first extending direction to be gripped by an operator when the operator rides in the cabin. The door includes a cabin frame having an entrance and a riding handle projecting from an fringe portion fringing the entrance of the cabin frame in a specific direction. The door has a door frame vertically extending and a door glass to be attached to the door frame.

Abstract: A sleeper cab assembly for a vehicle includes a frame configured to provide a support structure for at least a portion of the sleeper cab assembly. The frame includes a plurality of frame members coupled together. Each of the frame members are formed of a reinforced polymeric material.

Abstract: To facilitate the production of a cab in the form of a box by joining side, rear and roof panels to pillars, and to improve the productivity. Pillars forming the cab (2) include composite pillars (16, 18) obtained by juxtaposing and joining together the pairs of pillar members (20, 22), and panel assemblies (4, 6, 8) adjacent to the pillar members (20, 22) are joined to the pillar members (20, 22) of the composite pillars (16, 18).

Abstract: A cabin unit for a work machine comprises a cabin frame including a ceiling frame forming a top portion of the cabin frame, and a door open frame forming a front portion of the cabin frame; a door provided in the door open frame; a door opening/closing mechanism for supporting the door from the door open from to the ceiling frame to be moved rearward and upward from a closed position for closing the door to an open position in which a front surface of the door in the closed position is directed upward; a locking mechanism provided above the door for limiting movement of the door when in the closed position or the open position; and a first unlocking mechanism provided in the door for unlocking the locking mechanism. The first unlocking mechanism includes an internal control member for releasing the locked state from the inside of the door, and an external control member for releasing the locked state from the outside of the door.

Abstract: An operator cab for a skid steer vehicle is equipped with an inwardly folding front access door that can be locked in either a fully closed position or a fully open position. A pair of over-centered cylinders assists with closing and opening of the front access door. A lever, located in the operator cab, may be used to unlock the door from either its fully open position or its fully closed position. The skid steer vehicle may be operated effectively when the front access door is locked in the fully open position.

Abstract: A power machine having a frame, an engine, a cab defining an operator compartment having an access opening, and a door capable of being attached to the cab adjacent the opening is discussed. A hinge includes first and second hinge components attached to the cab and the door, respectively. A hinge securing mechanism for securing the second hinge component to the door is attached to the door. The mechanism includes a shaft with a handle moveable between first and second positions coupled to its first end and a protrusion extending radially proximal to its second end. The shaft extends through a bore in the door so that the handle is proximal to an interior surface and the protrusion is proximal to an exterior surface of the door. The shaft extends through an aperture in the second hinge component when the second hinge component is mounted to the door.

Abstract: An operator cab for heavy equipment is disclosed to prevent a sliding door mounted on the cab from rocking or rattling in X, Y, and Z-axis directions due to a shock or vibration applied to the cab in a state that the sliding door is fully opened or closed.

Abstract: A split vehicle closure assembly for a vehicle utilizes a novel seal assembly, latching mechanism and hinges, all of which cooperate to permit the vehicle closure assembly to selectively seal an opening to a vehicle compartment, preventing, dirt, liquid and fumes from entering through the vehicle closure assembly, or to be opened partially or fully to provide various configurations for access to the compartment through the opening.

Abstract: A power machine having a frame, an engine, a cab defining an operator compartment having an access opening, and a door capable of being attached to the cab adjacent the opening is discussed. A hinge includes first and second hinge components attached to the cab and the door, respectively. A hinge securing mechanism for securing the second hinge component to the door is attached to the door. The mechanism includes a shaft with a handle moveable between first and second positions coupled to its first end and a protrusion extending radially proximal to its second end. The shaft extends through a bore in the door so that the handle is proximal to an interior surface and the protrusion is proximal to an exterior surface of the door. The shaft extends through an aperture in the second hinge component when the second hinge component is mounted to the door.

Abstract: A cab for a vehicle has an inset mesh screens along opposite side walls that define window openings through which an operator can view the surroundings, and the window opening is covered with a window assembly including a sliding window panel. The sliding window panel has a latch member that extends through a slot in the mesh screen, and a spring loaded knob that will seat in detents in the mesh screen at selected positions along the slot. The spring loaded knob is on the interior of the cab and is secured in place. The inset of the mesh screen forms a recessed receptacle for the window assembly so window panels of the window assembly do not project outwardly beyond the side surfaces of the cab.

Abstract: A cab of a small swing radius excavator is disclosed, which makes it possible to reliably prevent any collisions with a neighboring object in the course of a swing work while achieving a driver's better forward vision, by positioning a handrail in a front left side piller of a cab within a swing radius range of construction equipment, so the handrail can be more conveniently used when a driver enters or leaves a cab. In a cab of a small swing radius excavator which is equipped with a door for opening and closing its entrance, and a handrail installed outside the cab, a cab of construction equipment comprises an improved handrail which includes a lower handrail fixed at a lower outer side of a front left side piller of the cab and positioned within a swing radius range of construction equipment and an upper handrail asymmetrically extended on the lower handrail for being positioned within a swing radius range of construction equipment and fixed at an outer upper side of a front piller.

Abstract: The vehicle frame for a work vehicle includes a cabin frame that is assembled into a substantially box form. A base frame is welded to the cabin frame. The cabin frame includes left and right side frames, each of which is formed into a loop. The cabin member includes a plurality of cross members for connecting the left and right side frames. Each of the side frames is formed with a single one-piece pipe material having a first end and a second end with the first end connected to the second end such that a tangential direction extending along a region of the first end coincides with a tangential direction extending along a region of the second end. The pipe material has an irregular shape having a recess formed along the entire length between the first end and the second end of the pipe material.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a cabin and a bed. A first row seat and a second row seat are provided in the cabin, and a dividing wall separates the cabin and the bed. A third-row seat is mounted to the dividing wall, and the dividing wall is pivotable to deploy the third-row seat from a stowed position in the cabin to a deployed position in the bed.

Abstract: A construction vehicle door assembly includes a frame member having an inside surface and an outside surface, a window pane is positioned proximate one of the inside surface and outside surface, and a first resilient member substantially vibrationally isolates the frame member and the window pane. A fastener extends through the frame member, window pane and first resilient member to couple the window pane to the frame member. A second resilient member substantially vibrationally isolates the window pane and the fastener. A pair of hinges are coupled to the frame member, a pair of hinge pins are selectively extended into the respective one of the pair of hinges, and a lever is coupled to the pair of hinge pins for moving the pair of hinge pins relative to the pair on hinges upon movement of the lever, to detach the door assembly from the vehicle.

Abstract: An operator cab for heavy equipment is described to prevent a sliding door mounted on the cab from rocking or rattling in X, Y, and Z-axis directions due to a shock or vibration applied to the cab in a state that the sliding door is fully opened.

Abstract: A machine cab includes a cab frame, a floor portion, a seat portion disposed proximate the floor portion, a rear portion disposed proximate the seat portion, side panels connected to the frame, a roof portion, and a toe guard connected to the floor portion and extending forward of the cab frame.

Abstract: The frame body is formed by a plurality of pipe-shaped members including a first column portion, a beam portion, the front end portion of which is connected to the upper end portion of the first column portion, and a middle column member that is disposed rearward from the first column portion. The upper guide portion is provided along a beam portion in a position ranging from a first position to a second position. Here, the first position is located frontward from the middle column member and rearward from the first column portion, and the second position is located rearward from the middle column member.

Abstract: A door is provided. The door is pivotably connectable to a cab structure of a work vehicle and includes a handle secured to the door disposed for facilitating door closure against the cab structure from interior of the cab structure. Upon application of a door closure force to the handle, torsion forces applied to the door by the door closure force and a door opening device pivotably connected to the cab structure and to the door in close proximity to the handle, or pivotably connected to the cab structure and to the handle, as calculated at the device pivotable connection opposite the cab structure, are substantially eliminated.

Abstract: A closure system with a reduced out-swing reach for an opening in a body of a vehicle. The closure system has an upper portion arranged to expose at least a section of the body opening, and a lower portion which is guided by a track to an open position when the upper portion is not in a closed position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cabin (10) of a vehicle (1) defining an internal volume, which houses at least the driver's seat (40) and the driving controls (60, 61, 63), and comprising the superposition of a cabin base (15), a cabin frame bottom section (13), a cabin window (12), a cabin roof (14) and a permanent cabin opening, characterized in that the cabin is mounted by its cabin base (15) on a cabin support (50) comprising a slideway mounted on the vehicle chassis (3).

Abstract: A door structure for a cab includes a door frame defining an entrance to the cab, a door for opening and closing the entrance, a hinge disposed between the door and the door frame and having an axis, the door being configured to be allowed to swing about the axis of the hinges between an open position and a closed positions, a door handle attached to the door for opening and closing the door, and a door lock for locking the door in the closed position. The door includes a door body formed of resin, and a reinforcing frame fixed to the door body. A gap between the door body and the door frame when the door is in the closed position is sealed by a seal material interposed between the door body and the door frame.