Patent · US Expired

Overhead instrument console

US4421190A · kind A · utility

14Cited by
5References
5Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 3, 1981
Grant dateDec 20, 1983
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 3, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2011/0028
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An overhead instrument console for use in a tractor includes a panel spanning the driver's compartment. A hinge pivotally connects the panel to the ceiling such that the panel pivots to a down position permitting full access to the rear of instruments mounted on the panel and to such devices as windshield wiper motors, and pivots to an up position hiding from view the rear of the instruments mounted thereon. A latching mechanism is provided to keep the panel in the up position.

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