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Automotive vehicle tilt cab latching devices

US3930681A · kind A · utility

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3References
5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 21, 1974
Grant dateJan 6, 1976
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 21, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/0946
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tilt cab automotive vehicle has a latching device comprising a toggle clamp operable to clampingly engage a frame portion of the vehicle with a portion of the tilt cab to restrain the cab from inadvertent tilting during normal vehicle operation. Preferably an assembly utilizing two such devices interconnected by a linkage is provided, and is operable from one side of the vehicle.

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