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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 22, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 04, 2008
Aaron R. Hayes, Emden, IL (US);
Christopher D. Derham, East Peoria, IL (US);
Lance M. Cowper, Toluca, IL (US);
Ralph J. Lee, Morton, IL (US);
Aaron R. Hayes, Emden, IL (US);
Christopher D. Derham, East Peoria, IL (US);
Lance M. Cowper, Toluca, IL (US);
Ralph J. Lee, Morton, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A system is disclosed for connecting a cab to a machine supporting frame. A sub-frame is secured to the machine supporting frame and is configured to tilt relative to the machine supporting frame. A plurality of vibration damping mechanisms is configured to at least partially inhibit transmission of shocks and vibrations between the sub-frame and the cab. A plurality of dead stop mechanisms is configured to limit movement between the sub-frame and the cab. A rigid connection between the machine supporting frame and the sub-frame is configured to be selectively disconnected. A pivot connection between the machine supporting frame and the sub-frame is configured to permit the sub-frame and the cab to be tilted relative to the machine supporting frame upon disconnection of the rigid connection.