Self-deploying service step

A cab-over-engine vehicle is described wherein the cab is supported in a level orientation on the vehicle's chassis. A cab repositioning system raises the cab while maintaining the cab in the level orientation, thus exposing the engine to be worked on. A service step structure that is hidden wi...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author ANGELO, GERALD J
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 26.05.2016
Subjects
DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
LADDERS
LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
MOTOR VEHICLES
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
TRAILERS
TRANSPORTING
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:A cab-over-engine vehicle is described wherein the cab is supported in a level orientation on the vehicle's chassis. A cab repositioning system raises the cab while maintaining the cab in the level orientation, thus exposing the engine to be worked on. A service step structure that is hidden within the exterior body when the cab is over the engine is deployed when the cab is raised. The service step structure is connected to the underside of the cab such that the service step structure swings down and away from the exterior body to provide access to the raised level cab at the same time allowing access to the engine.
Bibliography:Application Number: AU20140332448