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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 2003
Filed:
Sep. 01, 2000
Yasuo Nakata, Osaka, JP;
Yoshitaka Matsubara, Osaka, JP;
Kenji Ikeda, Sakai, JP;
Kenzo Koga, Izumi, JP;
Teruo Kunizawa, Sakai, JP;
Tomoaki Miyake, Sakai, JP;
Kubota Corporation, , JP;
Abstract
A backhoe ( ) includes an upper structure ( ) supported by a traveling device ( ) to be rotatable about a vertical swivel axis (X). The upper structure ( ) carries an excavator ( ) and a cab ( ) and has a rear edge ( A) formed arcuate about the swivel axis (X) in plan view. The cab ( ) defines an opening ( ) with a door ( ) attached through hinges ( ). The door ( ) is pivotable about a vertical open/close axis (Y) of hinges ( ). The hinges ( ) are arranged on a rear edge opening ( ). Each hinge ( ) includes a pair of hinges ( A and B) which are bent to place the axis (Y) forwardly of the rear end of door ( ). Consequently, when the door ( ) is set to a fully open position, the free end of door ( ) is displaced to a position forwardly of the rear edge ( A) of upper structure ( ).