US4304142A
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Operator cab tilting apparatus
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
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Filing: 1980-01-30
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Granted: 1981-12-08
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Expires: 2000-01-30
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus (38) for tilting a pivotally mounted vehicle operator cab (21) has an actuator (40) for exerting a tilting force, a link (60) for directing the tilting force in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (58) of the actuator (40), and a strut (46) for absorbing a substantial portion of the tilting force to prevent damage to the vehicle elements.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary D. Blomstrom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:52
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02F; E02F9/00; E02F9/16; E02F9/166; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18888; Y10T74/1892; Y10T74/18944
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
An apparatus (38) for moving a first member (21) pivotally connected to a second member (12) comprising: power means (40) for exerting a force and pivotally moving the first member (28); means (60) connected to the first member (21) for directing the force generated by the power means (40); force absorbing means (46) interconnecting the force directing means (60) and the power means (40) for effectively isolating a portion of the force generated by the power means (40) from said first member (21), said power means (40) and said force absorbing means (46) each having a longitudinal axis (58,56), said axes (58,56) being positioned within a first predetermined angle (A) having a range of approximately 4° to approximately 10°.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
119 words
An apparatus (38) for moving a first member (21) pivotally connected to a second member (12) comprising: power means (40) for exerting a force and pivotally moving the first member (28); means (60) connected to the first member (21) for directing the force generated by the power means (40); force absorbing means (46) interconnecting the force directing means (60) and the power means (40) for effectively isolating a portion of the force generated by the power means (40) from said first member (21), said power means (40) and said force absorbing means (46) each having a longitudinal axis (58,56), said axes (58,56) being positioned within a first predetermined angle (A) having a range of approximately 4° to approximately 10°.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said force absorbing means (46) is connected to the second member (12).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the power means (40) is connected to the second member (12) in a relatively closely spaced, juxtaposed relation with the force absorbing means (46).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the power means (40) is a double acting hydraulic cylinder (40).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the force directing means (60) is a link (60) interconnecting the first member (21) and the force absorbing means (46).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the force absorbing means (46) is in the form of a strut (46).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein the strut (46) includes first and second end portions (48,52), the first end portion (48) being connected to the second member (12) and the second end portion (52) being connected to the force directing means (60).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the power means (40), the force directing means (60), and the force absorbing means (46) lie substantially in the same plane (50).
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
57 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the force directing means (60) has a longitudinal axis (62), said axis (62) of the force directing means (60) and said axis (56) of the force absorbing means (46) being positioned within a second preselected angle (B), said second preselected angle (B) having a range of approximately 70° to approximately 110°.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the apparatus (38) is releasably connected to the first and to the second members (21,12).
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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) | 1984-12-07 | 1985-06-08 | 1985-12-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-12-07 | 1989-06-08 | 1989-12-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-12-07 | 1993-06-08 | 1993-12-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |