US3595409A
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Side loader vehicles
Assignee: Lancer Boss Ltd
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Filing: 1969-04-25
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Granted: 1971-07-27
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Expires: 1989-04-25
Abstract
Abstract A side loader vehicle comprising front and rear body portions respectively supported on front and rear road wheels and interconnected by a backbone along one side of the vehicle, a recess in the opposite side of the vehicle extending substantially to the backbone, a fork mast load-lifting assembly mounted for power-operated movement in the recess transversely of the vehicle, guide means for a driver''s cab extending across one end of the vehicle, a driver''s cab mounted to move with respect to the guide means transversely of the vehicle, and poweroperated means drivingly coupled to the cab to move the cab along the guide means.
Inventors
- 👤 George Neville Bowman-Shaw
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:28
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66F; B66F9/00; B66F9/06; B66F9/075; B66F9/07545; B66F9/08; B66F9/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A self-propelled side loader vehicle comprising a chassis including front and rear body portions respectively supported on front and rear road wheels and interconnected by a backbone along one side of the chassis, said front and rear body portions being spaced longitudinally of the chassis to define a recess in the opposite side of the chassis extending substantially to the backbone, a forklift assembly mounted in the recess for movement vertically and transversely of the chassis, driver''s cab guide means across one of said body portions at one end of the chassis, a driver''s cab mounted to move across the chassis along said guide means between extreme positions in which the driver in the cab can see along one side of the vehicle or along the other side of the vehicle, and power-operated means drivingly coupled between the chassis and the cab for moving the cab transversely of the chassis, said power-operated means including control elements within said cab to enable control of cab movement from said cab and to activate cab movement independently of movement of said forklift assembly and the vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A self-propelled side loader vehicle comprising a chassis including front and rear body portions respectively supported on front and rear road wheels and interconnected by a backbone along one side of the chassis, said front and rear body portions being spaced longitudinally of the chassis to define a recess in the opposite side of the chassis extending substantially to the backbone, a forklift assembly mounted in the recess for movement vertically and transversely of the chassis, driver''s cab guide means across one of said body portions at one end of the chassis, a driver''s cab mounted to move across the chassis along said guide means between extreme positions in which the driver in the cab can see along one side of the vehicle or along the other side of the vehicle, and power-operated means drivingly coupled between the chassis and the cab for moving the cab transversely of the chassis, said power-operated means including control elements within said cab to enable control of cab movement from said cab and to activate cab movement independently of movement of said forklift assembly and the vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
85 words
A side loader vehicle according to claim 1 wherein the cab is mounted on a plinth part of the chassis body portions and said plinth part extends downwardly to below the upper surface of said body portion, said power-operated means including a driving element mounted below said body portion upper surface and operatively connected to the plinth part, and a prime mover mounted on the chassis and operatively connected to the driving element for moving the cab through said driving element transversely of the chassis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A side loader vehicle according to claim 1 wherein the cab is mounted substantially below the upper surfaces of said body portion on said guide means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A side loader vehicle according to claim 3 wherein said guide means are disposed on said chassis so as to provide a path for said cab clear of the road wheels of said vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
A side loader vehicle according to claim 1 wherein said cab is slung below the level of the upper surfaces of the body portion on antifriction means moveable along said guide means and said power-operated means are connected to said cab to traverse said cab along said guide means with respect tO said chassis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
59 words
A side loader vehicle according to claim 1 wherein said cab is mounted below the level of the upper surface of said body portion and vision zones are provided from said cab along the sides of said vehicle, along the length of said chassis below the upper surfaces of such body portion and outwardly of the cab and vehicle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
77 words
A side loader vehicle according to claim 1 wherein said guide means comprises at least one guide track across one end of one of said body portion, said cab is provided with rollers in rolling engagement with said track, and said power-operated means comprises a prime mover and a flexible traction member anchored to said body portion and to said cab and is operatively engaged at least partly round a rotary element driven by said prime mover.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
78 words
A side loader vehicle according to claim 1 wherein said guide means comprises at least one guide track across one end of said body portion, said cab being provided with rollers in rolling engagement with said track, and said power-operated means comprising a prime mover, a rotary threaded rod extending across said body portion substantially parallel to said track and driven by said prime mover, and a threaded element on said cab and threaded on said threaded rod.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
84 words
A side loader vehicle according to claim 1 wherein the power-operated means is controlled from the cab by said control elements through flexible conduits, and an articulated conduit-supporting linkage connected between said cab and said body portion adjacent to said cab to change configuration during movement of said cab to maintain said conduits out of contact with said cab and body part and clear of a load supported by said body portion substantially within the area of the upper surfaces of said body portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
A side loader vehicle according to claim 1 wherein said guide means permits movement of said cab between the extreme sides of said chassis, said guide means including means limiting movement of said cab to prevent extension of said cab beyond said chassis sides.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
A side loader vehicle according to claim 1 wherein said power-operated means is independent of any power mechanism for operating said forklift assembly and for driving said vehicle.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-26 | 1975-01-25 | 1975-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-26 | 1979-01-25 | 1979-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-26 | 1983-01-25 | 1983-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |