US3866969A
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Operator{40 s compartment with swinging window
Assignee: Fiatallis SpA
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Filing: 1973-08-16
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Granted: 1975-02-18
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Expires: 1993-08-16
Abstract
Abstract The rear window panel structure of an operator''s compartment is hinged at its upper part on a transverse axis to a basic operator''s compartment structure so that it may swing upwardly and rearwardly to permit the engine hood of the vehicle to be removed as may be necessitated from time to time for repairs and servicing. The outward swinging rear window panel structure affords an emergency exit for persons in the compartment and it may also be opened to provide ventilation. In order that the same basic compartment structure may be utilized on several different vehicle models which have different engine hood sizes, a vertically adjustable adapter plate is made available for installation at the lower end of the rear window panel structure. Also, a pair of side panels are provided at opposite sides of the engine hood which are adjustable laterally relative to the basic compartment structure to accommodate differences in the widths of engine hoods.
Inventors
- 👤 Don G Sandrock
- 👤 Roy E Kline
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:50
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J1/00; B60J1/18; B60J1/1838; B60J1/1876; B60J1/1884; B62; B62D; B62D33/00; B62D33/06; B62D33/0617
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
An operator''s compartment for a motor vehicle of the type having a removable engine hood, said compartment comprising: a basic structure including a top and side walls, a window panel structure pivotally connected near its top to said basic structure for outward and upward swinging movement about a transverse axis between closed and open positions and having a bottom sealing edge adapted to sealingly engage the top of said hood, and side panels releasably secured to said basic structure having laterally inward seal edges adapted to sealingly engage opposite sides, respectively, of said hood and having top portions in lapped engagement with laterally spaced bottom portions of said window panel structure when the latter is in its closed position, said side panels being laterally adjustable relative to said basic structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
An operator''s compartment for a motor vehicle of the type having a removable engine hood, said compartment comprising: a basic structure including a top and side walls, a window panel structure pivotally connected near its top to said basic structure for outward and upward swinging movement about a transverse axis between closed and open positions and having a bottom sealing edge adapted to sealingly engage the top of said hood, and side panels releasably secured to said basic structure having laterally inward seal edges adapted to sealingly engage opposite sides, respectively, of said hood and having top portions in lapped engagement with laterally spaced bottom portions of said window panel structure when the latter is in its closed position, said side panels being laterally adjustable relative to said basic structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The compartment of claim 1 wherein said window panel structure includes a window panel, a vertical adapter panel which incorporates said bottom sealing edge and fastening means releasably connecting said adapter panel to said window panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The compartment of claim 2 wherein said fastening means permit said adapter panel to be adjusted vertically relative to said window panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The compartment of claim 3 wherein said side panels are laterally adjustable relative to said basic structure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The compartment of claim 1 and further comprising a pair of latch means operatively associated with said basic structure and with laterally opposite sides, respectively, of said window panel structure operable to releasably hold the latter in its closed position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
181 words
An operator''s compartment for a motor vehicle of the type having a removable engine hood, said compartment comprising: a basic structure including a top and side walls, a window panel structure pivotally connected near its top to said basic structure for rearward and upward swinging movement about a transverse axis between closed and open positions and having a bottom sealing edge adapted to sealingly engage the top of said hood, said window panel structure including a window panel, a vertical adapter panel which incorporates said bottom sealing edge and fastening means releasably connecting said adapter panel to said window panel, said fastening means permitting said adapter panel to be adjusted vertically relative to said window panel, and side panels releasably secured to said basic structure having laterally inward seal edges adapted to sealingly engage opposite sides, respectively, of said hood and having top portions in lapped engagement with laterally spaced bottom portions of said vertical adapter panel of said window panel structure when the latter is in its closed position, said side panels being laterally adjustable relative to said basic structure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
181 words
An operator''s compartment for a motor vehicle of the type having a removable engine hood, said compartment comprising: a basic structure including a top and side walls, a window panel structure pivotally connected near its top to said basic structure for rearward and upward swinging movement about a transverse axis between closed and open positions and having a bottom sealing edge adapted to sealingly engage the top of said hood, said window panel structure including a window panel, a vertical adapter panel which incorporates said bottom sealing edge and fastening means releasably connecting said adapter panel to said window panel, said fastening means permitting said adapter panel to be adjusted vertically relative to said window panel, and side panels releasably secured to said basic structure having laterally inward seal edges adapted to sealingly engage opposite sides, respectively, of said hood and having top portions in lapped engagement with laterally spaced bottom portions of said vertical adapter panel of said window panel structure when the latter is in its closed position, said side panels being laterally adjustable relative to said basic structure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
ThE compartment of claim 6 and further comprising latch means operatively associated with said basic structure and with said window panel structure and operable to releasably hold the latter in its closed 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) | 1978-02-17 | 1978-08-19 | 1979-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-17 | 1982-08-19 | 1983-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-17 | 1986-08-19 | 1987-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |