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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 29, 2006
Filed:
Jun. 30, 2004
Richard A. Moen, Glenwood, MN (US);
Kevin C. Lent, Glenwood, MN (US);
Richard A. Moen, Glenwood, MN (US);
Kevin C. Lent, Glenwood, MN (US);
CNH America LLC, Racine, WI (US);
Abstract
The invention provides an enclosure assembly configured to enhance accessibility to a drive unit of an agricultural applicator. The enclosure assembly generally includes a first panel and a second panel pivotally connected to the enclosure assembly and moveable between closed and open positions. In the closed position, the first panel is positioned in general alignment with the second panel. The enclosure assembly also accommodates an exhaust outlet extending upward from the drive unit. The forward end of the first panel includes a first cutout portion and the rearward end of the second panel includes a second cutout portion each configured in the closed position to receive the exhaust outlet. From the closed position, the first panel pivots in a rearward direction and the second panel pivots in a forward direction, relative to the forward direction of travel, to access the drive unit.