US3557897A
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Vehicle instrument panel cover
Assignee: Deere and Co
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Filing: 1968-09-27
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Granted: 1971-01-26
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Expires: 1988-09-27
Abstract
Abstract A four-wheel drive articulated loader has an elevated operator''s station with a pair of forward instrument panels facing the operator on opposite sides of the steering wheel. A pair of instrument panel covers are mounted on transverse hinges below the instrument panels to swing between an open position, wherein they are folded back and latched under the instrument panel, and a closed position, wherein they are locked over the instrument panel.
Inventors
- 👤 James M Conner
- 👤 Harold G Borsheim
- 👤 Laurence G Safe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 01:56
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D53/00; B62D53/02; B60; B60K; B60K37/00; B60K37/10; B60K37/20; E; E02; E02F; E02F3/00; E02F3/04; E02F3/28; E02F3/34; E02F9/00; E02F9/08; E02F9/0841; B60K35/00; B60K35/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
In a vehicle having an operator''s station including an operator''s seat, a floor, and a generally upright front wall rising from the forward part of the floor, and at least one instrument panel forwardly of and facing the seat and rearwardly of the front wall, the improvement comprising: an instrument panel cover element associated with each instrument panel; horizontal pivot means operatively mounting each cover element on the vehicle for swinging movement between a first position wherein the cover element covers the instrument panel and a second position wherein it is disposed below the instrument panel with its free end disposed forwardly of said pivot means; lock means operatively associated with each cover element to releasably lock the cover element in its first position; and latch means operatively associated with each cover element for releasably holding the element in its second position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
In a vehicle having an operator''s station including an operator''s seat, a floor, and a generally upright front wall rising from the forward part of the floor, and at least one instrument panel forwardly of and facing the seat and rearwardly of the front wall, the improvement comprising: an instrument panel cover element associated with each instrument panel; horizontal pivot means operatively mounting each cover element on the vehicle for swinging movement between a first position wherein the cover element covers the instrument panel and a second position wherein it is disposed below the instrument panel with its free end disposed forwardly of said pivot means; lock means operatively associated with each cover element to releasably lock the cover element in its first position; and latch means operatively associated with each cover element for releasably holding the element in its second position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
The invention defined in claim 1 wherein the vehicle includes a steering wheel forwardly of the seat and a pair of instrument panels are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the steering wheel and a pair of cover elements are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the steering wheel for covering the respective instrument panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
The invention defined in claim 2 wherein the vehicle has an instrument housing attached to the front wall above the floor and operatively supporting the instrument panels and the pivot means are mounted on the instrument housing adjacent the lower rearward edge of the housing, whereby the covers are disposed generally rearwardly of the housing in their first position and beloW the housing in their second position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention defined in claim 3 wherein the instrument housing includes a generally horizontal bottom wall and the cover elements are disposed in a generally horizontal condition below and adjacent to the bottom wall in their second position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention defined in claim 4 wherein the lock means includes a key-operated locking member mounted on each cover element and engageable with the instrument housing to lock the cover in its first position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-25 | 1974-07-27 | 1975-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-25 | 1978-07-27 | 1979-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-25 | 1982-07-27 | 1983-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |