US3841429A
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Device for a straddle-carrier or a similar vehicle
Assignee: Saab Bofors AB
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Filing: 1971-10-04
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Granted: 1974-10-15
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Expires: 1991-10-04
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a vehicle such as a straddle carrier with a driver''s cab which is slidable into any one of a selected positions relative to the frame structure of the vehicle. The cab includes a seat which is rotatable so that the driver by sliding the cab itself and turning the seat can place himself in the position which is the most convenient to him for work to be performed.
Inventors
- 👤 F Falcone
- 👤 O Hunnes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:41
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D33/00; B62D33/06; B60; B60P; B60P1/00; B60P1/64; B60P1/6418; B60P1/6445; B62D49/00; B62D49/06; B62D49/0607
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A straddle carrier comprising: a vehicle having an elongate peripheral outline in the moving direction of the vehicle; a driver''s cab stationarily mounted on the top of said vehicle lengthwise thereof, said cab occupying substantially the length of the vehicle top and having observation windows in its sides; guide tracks within the cab extending lengthwise of the cab and the vehicle; a swivelling driver''s seat supported on said guide tracks movable along the length thereof in either direction; a motor drive mounted on said driver''s seat and coupled with the same for driving the seat along the guide tracks in either direction; and circuit control means for controlling the driving of the seat along the guide tracks and operation of the carrier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A straddle carrier comprising: a vehicle having an elongate peripheral outline in the moving direction of the vehicle; a driver''s cab stationarily mounted on the top of said vehicle lengthwise thereof, said cab occupying substantially the length of the vehicle top and having observation windows in its sides; guide tracks within the cab extending lengthwise of the cab and the vehicle; a swivelling driver''s seat supported on said guide tracks movable along the length thereof in either direction; a motor drive mounted on said driver''s seat and coupled with the same for driving the seat along the guide tracks in either direction; and circuit control means for controlling the driving of the seat along the guide tracks and operation of the carrier.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The straddle carrier according to claim 1 wherein said guide tracks are on the floor of the cab.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The straddle carrier according to claim 1 wherein the cab has a floor including at least one observation opening. 209,378
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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) | 1977-10-14 | 1978-04-15 | 1978-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-14 | 1982-04-15 | 1982-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-14 | 1986-04-15 | 1986-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |