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Counterweight for construction vehicle

US6481748B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2000
Grant dateNov 19, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02F9/18
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An object is to provide an arrangement which enables the worker to easily carry out checking and maintenance on a part such as an engine from outside in a natural pose without climbing on a counterweight. In a construction vehicle having a traveling vehicle body and a revolving superstructure with an implement, a counterweight installed in the rear of the revolving superstructure comprises a detachable, separable sub-counterweight which is located on the position corresponding to the position of a part requiring maintenance.

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