Link-supported instrument panel guard

Details Link-supported instrument panel guard Link-supported instrument panel guard

1977-08-10

1978-09-12

Foss, J. Franklin

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180 90, B60K 3700

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041127188

ABSTRACT:
A protective guard assembly for the instrument panel of an operator's console has a vandalism-proof cover which is supported for movement between a storage position over the console and a closed position over the instruments by sets of swing links. The swing links are of different length to provide different movement paths for the upper and lower ends of the panel cover. The cover upper end swings along a relatively flat arc into and out of the storage position and the lower end swings just in front of the instrument panel from above the console to over the lower edge of the instrument panel. Space required for movement of the cover does not encroach upon the space usually occupied by the vehicle operator. Links at opposite sides of the panel cover are connected by a torque rod to prevent binding as the panel cover is moved. The panel cover is designed to interfere with an ignition key inserted into the instrument panel, but not with instruments which project from the panel.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2529478 (1950-11-01), Bach
patent: 3557897 (1971-01-01), Conner
patent: 3814205 (1974-06-01), Miller
patent: 3841431 (1974-10-01), Russey
patent: 3913701 (1973-08-01), Williams

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