Apparatus and method for moving a tractor cab relative to a trac

Details Apparatus and method for moving a tractor cab relative to a trac Apparatus and method for moving a tractor cab relative to a trac

1996-09-03

1999-04-06

Eldred, J. Woodrow

Motor vehicles

Bodies

Movable cab or operator's station

180 8912, 180 8915, B26D 3306

Patent

active

058905570

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for moving a tractor cab relative to a tractor body includes a bracket having a first end and a second end, the first end of the bracket being secured to the tractor body and the second end of the bracket being spaced apart from the tractor body. The apparatus also includes a first support arm having a first end and a second end, the first end of the first support arm being secured to the tractor cab and the second end of the first support arm being secured to the second end of the bracket. The apparatus further includes a hydraulic cylinder having a first end and a second end, the first end of the hydraulic cylinder being secured to the tractor cab and the second end of the hydraulic cylinder being secured to the second end of the bracket, wherein (1) the hydraulic cylinder is at a minimum extension when the tractor cab is moved to a raised position relative to the tractor body, and (2) the hydraulic cylinder is at a maximum extension when the tractor cab is moved to a normal position relative to the tractor body. A method of moving a tractor cab relative to a tractor body is also disclosed.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3891264 (1975-06-01), Hunter, II et al.
patent: 3957165 (1976-05-01), Smith

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