Patent · US Expired

Working vehicle with power steering

US5887671A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 25, 1997
Grant dateMar 30, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D5/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A working vehicle with power steering, having a substantially closed accommodating space defined by an engine hood and a control panel, an engine disposed in the accommodating space and a steering shaft disposed in the control panel. A cooling fan produces cooling air flows moving toward the engine from an air intake formed in the control panel. A power steering apparatus for supplying steering assist power to the steering shaft, and a control unit for controlling the power steering apparatus, are arranged in the accommodating space to be exposed to the cooling air flows.

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