Patent · US Expired

Work vehicle roof structure

US6279978A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 5, 1999
Grant dateAug 28, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 5, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2013/0287
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The operator's cab of a work vehicle is provided with a ROPS on which is mounted a roof structure. The roof structure is provided with a roof having a top surface exposed to the outside and a bottom surface facing the interior of the operator's compartment. A sound insulating foam liner having a top surface and a bottom surface is located under the roof. The top surface of the foam liner is secured to the bottom surface of the roof by adhesives. The bottom surface of the foam liner is provided with ventilating channels. The ventilating channels have two sidewalls and a top wall extending between the sidewalls. A headliner is located below the foam liner. The headliner has a top surface facing the bottom surface of the foam liner and a bottom surface facing the interior of the operator's compartment. The top surface of the headliner encloses the ventilating channels formed in the foam liner thereby forming ventilating ducts. The top surface of the headliner forming the bottom wall, whereas the foam liner forms the two sidewalls and the top wall of the ventilating duct.

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