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Engine hood for construction machine

US8646556B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2011
Grant dateFeb 11, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2900/536
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An engine hood for a construction machine is configured to be pivoted in a vehicle body back-and-forth direction about a hinge attached as a pivot center to a longitudinal side part of a counterweight. The engine hood includes an engine hood main body, a first operating force applying unit and a second operating force applying unit. The engine hood main body is attached to a vehicle body of the construction machine in a pivotably openable/closable state. The first operating force applying unit is configured to apply force in a direction of opening the engine hood main body until the engine hood main body reaches a vicinity of a predetermined opening angle. The second operating force applying unit is configured to apply force in a direction of closing the engine hood main body when the engine hood main body is pivoted at the predetermined opening angle or greater.

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