Work vehicle
US6357820B1 · kind B1 · utility
16Cited by
7References
6Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02F9/0866
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A work vehicle is provided that permits easy routine daily inspection services of a rear mounted engine in the vehicle. The vehicle has a cab covering a rear engine compartment. The cab is pivotally mounted on the frame of the vehicle. An engine hood is in turn pivotally mounted on the cab and covers the engine in the engine compartment. Accordingly, the hood can be pivoted or rotated to expose the engine for routine daily maintenance while the cab and the engine hood can be pivoted or rotated to expose the entire engine compartment for periodic heavy duty maintenance.
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