US3841430A
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Roll structure cab and seat arrangement for track-type tractors
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
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Filing: 1972-10-02
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Granted: 1974-10-15
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Expires: 1992-10-02
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a tiltable roll protective frame and cab arrangement for tractors and other earthworking and similar vehicles. The arrangement provides a structural frame extending over the operator station of a tractor to protect the operator in case the vehicle should roll over. The protective frame structure includes structural members which also function to support the seat. The arrangement is also constructed so that the seat structure and floor platform serve to enclose the area over controls and other machinery below the operator station. With this arrangement, tilting of the roll structure and cab provides easy access for repair and maintenance of the elements and control means below the operator station. Enclosure panels are provided which are suspended from the roof of the protective frame to provide an enclosure for environmental protection of the vehicle operator.
Inventors
- 👤 J Babbitt
- 👤 P Schuck
- 👤 S Stark
- 👤 R Boyer
- 👤 A Olt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 06:46
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A vehicle roll protective structure having an integrated operator platform comprising: a plurality of vertically extending structural members defining a forward member and a rearward member for each side of said structure; a plurality of structural cross members tying said vertically extending members together at the top thereof; a seat support platform comprising an unitary cross frame including forward and rearward cross members extending between and secured respectively to said forward and rearward vertically extending structural members at the bottom thereof and further including means defining a seat platform with side portions extending upward and secured to said vertically extending members at a position spaced upward from said bottom; and, said roll protective structure being pivotally mounted to a tractor frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A vehicle roll protective structure having an integrated operator platform comprising: a plurality of vertically extending structural members defining a forward member and a rearward member for each side of said structure; a plurality of structural cross members tying said vertically extending members together at the top thereof; a seat support platform comprising an unitary cross frame including forward and rearward cross members extending between and secured respectively to said forward and rearward vertically extending structural members at the bottom thereof and further including means defining a seat platform with side portions extending upward and secured to said vertically extending members at a position spaced upward from said bottom; and, said roll protective structure being pivotally mounted to a tractor frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The roll protective structure of claim 1 comprising means including sidewalls and a shelf surrounding said seat platform defining an operator station platform integrated therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The roll protective structure of claim 2 wherein said operator station platform defines cover means covering control linkages and the like disposed below said platform.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The roll protective structure of claim 3 comprising a roof panel and a plurality of side panels, a rear panel, and a front panel, all operatively connected and depending from said roof panel operative to sealingly enclose said operator station platform.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The roll protective structure in accordance with claim 4 comprising an opening in said front panel to receive the vehicle control console whereby said entire roll protective structure and cab enclosure may be tilted to one side without interference from said control console.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The roll protective structure and cab enclosure of claim 5 wherein each of said side panels comprises a door pivotally connected thereto to swing about a substantially vertical axis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The roll protective structure and cab enclosure of claim 6 wherein each of said doors comprises an upper door section and a lower door section; and wherein said upper door sections are swingable independent of said lower door sections.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The roll protective structure of claim 2 wherein said structural members are tubular with rectangular cross sections.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The roll protective structure of claim 8 wherein said vertically extending structural members are slanted inward at the top to increase the structural rigidity and strength of said protective structure.
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) | 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 |