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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 1997
Filed:
Jul. 17, 1995
John Lee Thompson, Madison, WI (US);
Barry Joseph Goebert, Beaver Dam, WI (US);
Eugene Gary Hayes, Beaver Dam, WI (US);
Richard Donald Teal, Horicon, WI (US);
Deere & Company, Moline, IL (US);
Abstract
A pivotable hood structure is provided for use with a vehicle such as a lawn and garden tractor. The structure includes a pair of spaced apart pins carried on the tractor frame near the front end to be receivable in bracket openings carried on the hood. The bracket includes guide surfaces which aid in positioning the pins relative to the openings while also supporting the weight of the hood during installation and removal of the hood. A latching structure is provided between the pins and bracket to secure the pins in place. The pivotable hood structure provides a swingable mounting for the hood as well as quick mounting or removal of the hood without requiring the use of tools.