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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 28, 1978
Filed:
Feb. 02, 1977
Applicant:
Inventors:
Richard G Hennessey, Oak Lawn, IL (US);
Richard A Hale, Downers Grove, IL (US);
Anthony M Kestian, Berwyn, IL (US);
Assignee:
International Harvester Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60K / ; B60K / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
180 / ; 180 / ; 180 / ; 280 / ;
Abstract
Engine location above or alternatively in front of the front axle of a two axle vehicle provides improved weight distribution in a tractor. Heat exchangers are located amidships with a fan drawing air through the heat exchangers and directing it around the engine. Heated air is directed away from the operator's compartment at the rear of the vehicle. Primary fuel tanks may also be mounted amidships and configured to provide arcuate planar surfaces for directing air borne noise and improving the flow of air to the heat exchangers.