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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 07, 2007
Filed:
Nov. 10, 2004
John D. Richards, Lisbon, ND (US);
Gerald M. Berg, Lisbon, ND (US);
John D. Richards, Lisbon, ND (US);
Gerald M. Berg, Lisbon, ND (US);
Clark Equipment Company, Woodcliff Lake, NJ (US);
Abstract
A side screen for the cab of a work vehicle, such as a skid steer loader, comprises a panel having strips defining openings therebetween. A high percentage of the area of the screen is open for visibility. At least one reinforcing member, such as a rib, is formed in the screen, such as on a strip or on a panel section. An intermediate panel may also provide a section of relatively heightened rigidity. Such reinforcing members reduce sheet bowing, or 'oil can' effect, and maintain flatness of the screen, thereby optimizing the screen for a combination of both protection and visibility.