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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 25, 2013
Filed:
Jun. 30, 2011
Michael David Case, Elmwood, IL (US);
Kenneth Michael Weiler, Dunlap, IL (US);
Jason Lee Shelby, E. Peoria, IL (US);
Jeffrey Alan Zurinski, Oglesby, IL (US);
Michael David Case, Elmwood, IL (US);
Kenneth Michael Weiler, Dunlap, IL (US);
Jason Lee Shelby, E. Peoria, IL (US);
Jeffrey Alan Zurinski, Oglesby, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A machine including a chassis, in which an engine is supported on the chassis. The engine includes serviceable components which require servicing. A cab is mounted on the chassis, such that the cab is disposed over the engine. The cab includes a roof and a floor, interconnected through the side-walls to define an enclosure. The floor is disposed above the engine. Further, the cab includes a floor opening defined in the floor. An access panel is removably coupled to the floor opening. The floor opening provides an access to the serviceable components by removing the access panel.