Motor vehicles – Bodies – Movable body portion facilitating engine access
Patent
1989-03-23
1990-06-05
Rice, Kenneth R.
Motor vehicles
Bodies
Movable body portion facilitating engine access
296 651, B62D 2510, B62D 3900
Patent
active
049305930
ABSTRACT:
Pivoting seat structure for a front mounted mower includes a main support plate pivotally connected to the lower frame for rotation about a first transverse axis and a seat including a mounting plate connected to the support plate for rotation about a second transverse axis offset in the fore-and-aft direction from the first axis. Latch and prop rod structures secure the seat in position offset above a portion of the vehicle wherein access is provided to drive structure located below the operator station. In one embodiment, the seat moves rearwardly over the engine hood and is supported in a position offset from the hood. In a second embodiment, the seat moves forwardly and upwardly over the steering column.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3583518 (1981-06-01), Bichel et al.
patent: 4312418 (1982-01-01), Rittman
Dobberpuhl Dale R.
Swartzendruber James A.
Deere & Company
Rice Kenneth R.
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