IP Library Granted Patent US 7,731,273
Granted Patent B2
US 7,731,273 · App. 12/023,278 · Granted Jun 8, 2010

Work vehicle viewing system

Assignee: CNH America LLC
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Patent No.
US 7,731,273
App. No.
12/023,278
Granted
Jun 8, 2010
Kind
B2
Abstract

A work vehicle is provided including a frame structurally carrying a cab structure having a brim including a plurality of viewing openings. The cab structure structurally carries a window in close proximity to the brim and is disposed above an operating viewing position. The window and brim are in viewing alignment from the operating viewing position. The window is sufficiently disposed within the cab structure for protection from vertically falling objects.

Claims (9)

1. A viewing system for a work vehicle including a frame supporting a cab structure, the system comprising the cab structure having a brim including a plurality of viewing openings, the cab structure including a window in close proximity to the brim and disposed above an operating viewing position, the window and brim in viewing alignment from the operating viewing position, the window disposed along a junction between a roof and a wall of the cab structure; and wherein the cab structure is configured to protect the window from vertically falling objects.

2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the window is curved.

3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the viewing openings form a lattice.

4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the lattice is overlain by a contiguous cover.

5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the cover permits passage of light therethrough.

6. The work vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the cover is substantially transparent.

7. The work vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the cover polarizes light passing therethrough.

8. The work vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the wall includes a pivotably connected door.

9. The work vehicle of claim 8 , wherein the door is disposed below the window.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 7, 2010
From: CNH AMERICA LLC
To: BLUE LEAF I.P., INC.
Reel/Frame 025105/0143 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 4, 2008
From: HAGELE, CARL JOSEPH; CASE, MICHAEL DAVID; DESMIT, MARK W., JR.; BELL, CHRISTOPHER DIXON; BRENNER, KYLE
To: CNH AMERICA LLC
Reel/Frame 020459/0727 →
Continuity (1)
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