Military vehicle

US9707869B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• OSHKOSH DEFENSE, LLC · US

Inventors

• Rob Messina · Oshkosh, US
• Chris Yakes · Oshkosh, US
• Dave Marek · Oshkosh, US
• Colin Wheeler · Oshkosh, US
• Joseph Holda · West Bend, US
• Dean Seefeldt · Malone, US
• Ben Andrews · Oshkosh, US
• Martin Schimke · Lohrville, US
• Steve Tittl · Oshkosh, US
• Austin Dowdy · Oshkosh, US
• Kevin Pennau · Oshkosh, US
• Greg Malcolm · Oshkosh, US
• Andrew Drach · Neenah, US
• Andy McClaine · Oshkosh, US
• Ryan Carignan · Oshkosh, US
• Erik S. Ellifson · Oshkosh, US
• Aaron J. Rositch · Omro, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 2, 2015
• Grant date: Jul 18, 2017
• Expiry date: Nov 2, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60J1/06
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle includes a chassis defining a longitudinal centerline, a first axle and a second axle coupled to the chassis, a cab, a door, and a driver's seat. The cab is coupled to the chassis and defines a door opening. The cab includes (a) a windshield assembly comprising a first side portion, a middle portion, a second side portion, a first pillar coupling the first side portion to the middle portion, a second pillar coupling the second side portion to the middle portion, (b) an A-pillar defining a front edge of the door opening, and (c) a B-pillar defining a rear edge of the door opening. The door is movably coupled to the cab, disposed within the door opening, and selectively repositionable relative thereto independent of the windshield assembly. The driver's seat is disposed within the cab and positioned along the longitudinal centerline.