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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 27, 2009
Filed:
Nov. 08, 2006
Joel R. Grimes, Fuquay-Varina, NC (US);
Ian P. Goggins, Knightdale, NC (US);
Alan R. Connor, Raleigh, NC (US);
Michael S. Sekulich, Raleigh, NC (US);
Joel R. Grimes, Fuquay-Varina, NC (US);
Ian P. Goggins, Knightdale, NC (US);
Alan R. Connor, Raleigh, NC (US);
Michael S. Sekulich, Raleigh, NC (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A vehicle includes a frame and an operator cab. At least one mounting assembly releasably mounts the cab to the frame. The mounting assembly is operable between a coupled position such that the cab is mounted on the frame, and an uncoupled position such that the cab is permitted to be moved relative to the frame. At least one hinge assembly releasably pivotally connects to the frame and the cab. The hinge assembly is operable between a connected position such that the cab is pivotally connected to the frame, and an unconnected position such that the cab is pivotally unconnected to the frame. The hinge assembly cannot be placed in the connected position when the mounting assembly is in the coupled position.