Wheel shield and ladder for a spray vehicle
US5241780A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 1991 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R19/54
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A combination wheel shield and ladder for an agricultural vehicle such as a sprayer includes a deformable plastic body with a profile designed to control the path of deflection and to return the body to original shape after deflection. The shield is mounted on a steel framework also designed to help control deflection and assure return to the original shape. A bail limits maximum shield deflection and increases the strength of the framework. A ladder is incorporated into a plastic wheel shield extension A combination handle-step structure located above the wheel and special platform structure located on the drop axle provide convenient access to the operator's station for all adjusted positions of the drop axle.
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