Window assembly for cab of a vehicle
AssigneeCaterpillar Inc.
InventorGerard P. A. J. Houriez
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Abstract
A window assembly for an operator's cab of a vehicle includes an upper window section which is movable from a closed position to an open, stored position in the roof of the cab. The window assembly includes first and second upper locking mechanism and first and second lower locking mechanism, and first and second release levers for simultaneously releasing the upper and lower locking mechanism. Current designs of removable windows require difficult and awkward operations to lock and unlock the latching mechanisms and for moving the window between closed and open positions. The subject window assembly incorporates simple and easily operated locking and unlocking mechanisms, as well as a convenient apparatus for moving and storing the opened window sections.
Claims16
A front window assembly for the driver's cab of a vehicle, said cab having a roof portion, comprising:
- an upper window section having top and bottom portions, a first pane of glass, and a first frame structure enclosing said first pane, said upper window section being adapted to move from a closed lower position to an open, upper stored position adjacent said roof portion;
- first and second upper locking mechanisms associated with the top portion of said upper section;
- first and second lower locking mechanism associated with said bottom portion of said upper section;
- a first release lever adapted to simultaneously release the first upper and lower locking mechanisms;
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- a second release lever adapted to simultaneously release the second upper and lower locking mechanisms.
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