Tilting foot pod for the operator cab of a skid steer vehicle

US7975793B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Gehl Company · US

Inventors

• Robert Claas · Saukville, US
• Marvin L. Joray · Wentworth, US
• Aaron Goddard · Germantown, US
• Curtiss M. Lee · West Bend, US
• Anthony J. Saiia · Mequon, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 2, 2009
• Grant date: Jul 12, 2011
• Expiry date: Oct 6, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62D33/067
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A foot pod for use with the operator cab of a construction vehicle is designed to pivot separately from the operator cab. The operator cab may be pivoted toward the rear of the construction vehicle and the foot pod may be pivoted toward the front of the construction vehicle. Pivoting the foot pod toward the front of the vehicle permits ground access to the foot pod and any controls carried thereby. Separately pivoting the foot pod forward is particularly advantageous for cleaning the foot pod or servicing any controls carried by the foot pod. Isolation mounts may be used to dampen vibrations from the chassis to the foot pod and the operator cab.