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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 30, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 31, 2009
Applicants:
Masao Shiomi, Sagamihara, JP;
Shigeyuki Sakaguchi, Yokohama, JP;
Inventors:
Masao Shiomi, Sagamihara, JP;
Shigeyuki Sakaguchi, Yokohama, JP;
Assignee:
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Kanagawa, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06F 7/70 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A utility vehicle comprising a cab which houses a steering wheel assembly is provided wherein a steering wheel () is rotatably mounted to a support body (). The support body, or steering console, is mounted on an armrest assembly () or control console positioned to one side of a driver's seat (). By providing an asymmetric mounting arrangement for the steering console, the space underneath is left clear of any supporting structure thus providing improved legroom for the driver.