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Vehicle

US8550488B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 3, 2012
Grant dateOct 8, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D33/0621
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle includes a body including an operation deck and an upper surface which is higher than a bottom surface of the operation deck. An operation control is provided at a front area of the operation deck to project higher than the upper surface of the body. A protective frame is provided on the body to project higher than the upper surface of the body above the operation deck. The upper surface of the body includes a front portion, a side portion, and a rear portion, and is flat along the side portion and at least one of the front and rear portions. The operation control is arranged to be folded for stowing in the operation deck. The protective frame is arranged to be removed, or at least a portion of the protective frame is arranged to be folded for stowing in the operation deck.

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