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Rollover protective structure for a mobile machine

US6237952A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 23, 1998
Grant dateMay 29, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R21/131
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rollover protective structure for a mobile machine. The structure includes a base member, a plurality of lower post portions attached to the base member, and a plurality of upper post portions, each associated with a corresponding lower post portion. Each corresponding upper and lower post portion includes either a tapered portion extending out from an end or a hollow portion to receive the tapered portion. Each post portion having the hollow portion also includes a pair of inclined wedges attached to opposing sides of the post portion. The structure also includes a canopy attached to the upper post portions.

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