# US 7,410,207 B2 · Arrangement in connection with a vehicle cab > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 7,410,207 B2 - Document ID: US7410207B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 11/307,851 - Filed: 2006-02-24 - Published: 2006-06-15 - Granted: 2008-08-12 - Earliest claimed: 2003-08-25 - Assignees: Volvo Construction Equipment AB - Inventors: Magnus Fornell; Jonny Lindblom - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US7410207B2 ## CPC - B62D 33/077: characterised by the connection of the superstructure to the vehicle frame {(B62D33/06 takes precedence)} - B62D 33/06: Drivers' cabs {(overhead guards, e.g. against loads falling down B60R21/11; roll-over protection B60R21/13)} - B62D: MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS (steering, or guiding on a desired track, of agricultural machines or implements A01B69/00; wheels, castors, axles, increasing wheel adhesion B60B; vehicle tyres, tyre inflation or tyre changing B60C; connections between vehicles of a train or the like B60D; vehicles for use on rail and road, amphibious or convertible vehicles B60F; suspension arrangements B60G; heating, cooling, ventilating or other air treating devices B60H; windows, windscreens, non-fixed roofs, doors or similar devices, protective coverings for vehicles not in use B60J; propulsion plant arrangements, auxiliary drives, transmissions, controls, instrumentation or dashboards B60K; electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles B60L; power supply for electrically-propelled vehicles B60M; passenger accommodation not otherwise provided for B60N; adaptations for load transportation or to carry special loads or objects B60P; arrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general B60Q; vehicles, vehicle fittings or vehicle parts not otherwise provided for B60R; servicing, cleaning, repairing, supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring, not otherwise provided for, B60S; brake arrangements, brake control systems or parts thereof B60T; air-cushion vehicles B60V; motor-cycles, accessories therefor B62J, B62K; testing of vehicles G01M) ## Abstract An arrangement for incorporation into a vehicle cab that includes a cab structure (2) that delimits a driver's working area. The arrangement has a support structure (3) arranged to support the cab structure (2) in the event of a considerable inclination of the cab structure relative to the frame (4) of the vehicle. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An arrangement for incorporation in a vehicle cab, said arrangement comprising: a cab structure that delimits a driver's working area; a support structure; a connection means for connecting the cab structure to the support structure in such a way that the support structure supports the cab structure in the event of a considerable inclination of the cab structure relative to horizontal and in the event of an inclination of the cab structure relative to a frame of the incorporating vehicle; and said support structure being arranged behind the cab structure with respect to a driving direction of the incorporating vehicle; wherein the cab structure and the support structure are arranged to essentially not affect each other in a force-transmitting way when the inclination of the cab structure relative to horizontal and to the frame is less than a predetermined degree of inclination and to be connected in a force-transmitting way when the inclination of the cab structure relative to the horizontal plane and to the frame exceeds said predetermined degree of inclination. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The arrangement as recited in claim 1, wherein the support structure extends to a lower height than the height of the cab structure. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The arrangement as recited in claim 1, wherein the support structure extends to a height that is less than seventy-five percent of the height of the cab structure. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The arrangement as recited in claim 1, wherein the support structure extends to a height that is approximately fifty percent of the height of the cab structure. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The arrangement as recited in claim 1, wherein the support structure comprises two devices spaced a distance apart for connecting the support structure to the frame and said support structure is in the shape of an arch that extends between the connecting devices. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The arrangement as recited in claim 5, wherein said connecting devices form a means for attaching the support structure to the frame. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The arrangement as recited in claim 1, wherein the support structure comprises two upright long support elements arranged at a distance from each other and at least one transverse long support element that connects the two upright long support elements. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The arrangement as recited in claim 1, wherein the support structure extends essentially parallel to one side of the cab structure. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The arrangement as recited in claim 1, wherein, in an active mode, said connecting means is arranged to provide a force-transmitting connection between the cab structure and the support structure and, in an inactive mode, to afford the cab structure freedom of movement without the transmission of forces from the support structure. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The arrangement as recited in claim 1, wherein said connecting means is arranged at an upper part of the support structure. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The arrangement as recited in claim 1, wherein said connecting means comprises a male element and a female element, and said male element is attached to the cab structure and the female element is attached to the support structure. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The arrangement as recited in claim 11, wherein the female element is arranged in the support structure and comprises an opening which is open at the top to receive the male element in the event of a vertical movement of the cab structure relative to the support structure. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The arrangement as recited in claim 1, wherein said connecting means comprises a male element and a female element, and said male element is attached to the support structure and the female element attached to the cab structure. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The arrangement as recited in claim 13, wherein the female element is arranged in the support structure and comprises an opening which is open at the top to receive the male element in the event of a vertical movement of the cab structure relative to the support structure. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) The arrangement as recited in claim 11, wherein the male element consists of a claw-shaped element. ### Claim 16 (depends on 12) The arrangement as recited in claim 12, wherein the male element consists of a claw-shaped element. ### Claim 17 (depends on 13) The arrangement as recited in claim 13, wherein the male element consists of a claw-shaped element. ### Claim 18 (depends on 14) The arrangement as recited in claim 14, wherein the male element consists of a claw-shaped element. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The arrangement as recited in claim 1, wherein the cab structure comprises means for damping at least one of shocks and noise from the frame of an incorporating vehicle. ### Claim 20 An arrangement for incorporation in a vehicle cab, said arrangement comprising: a cab structure that delimits a driver's working area; a support structure; a connection means for connecting the cab structure to the support structure in such a way that the support structure supports the cab structure in the event of a considerable inclination of the cab structure relative to horizontal and in the event of an inclination of the cab structure relative to a frame of the incorporating vehicle; and said support structure being arranged behind the cab structure with respect to a driving direction of the incorporating vehicle; wherein, in an active mode, said connecting means is arranged to provide a force-transmitting connection between the cab structure and the support structure and, in an inactive mode, to afford the cab structure freedom of movement without the transmission of forces from the support structure. ### Claim 21 (depends on 20) The arrangement as recited in claim 20, wherein the cab structure and the support structure are arranged to essentially not affect each other in a force-transmitting way when the inclination of the cab structure relative to horizontal and to the frame is less than a predetermined degree of inclination and to be connected in a force-transmitting way when the inclination of the cab structure relative to the horizontal plane and to the frame exceeds said predetermined degree of inclination. ### Claim 22 (depends on 20) The arrangement as recited in claim 20, wherein the support structure extends to a lower height than the height of the cab structure. ### Claim 23 (depends on 20) The arrangement as recited in claim 20, wherein the support structure extends to a height that is less than seventy-five percent of the height of the cab structure. ### Claim 24 (depends on 20) The arrangement as recited in claim 20, wherein the support structure extends to a height that is approximately fifty percent of the height of the cab structure. ### Claim 25 (depends on 20) The arrangement as recited in claim 20, wherein the support structure comprises two devices spaced a distance apart for connecting the support structure to the frame and said support structure is in the shape of an arch that extends between the connecting devices. ### Claim 26 (depends on 25) The arrangement as recited in claim 25, wherein said connecting devices form a means for attaching the support structure to the frame. ### Claim 27 (depends on 20) The arrangement as recited in claim 20, wherein the support structure comprises two upright long support elements arranged at a distance from each other and at least one transverse long support element that connects the two upright long support elements. ### Claim 28 (depends on 20) The arrangement as recited in claim 20, wherein the support structure extends essentially parallel to one side of the cab structure. ### Claim 29 (depends on 20) The arrangement as recited in claim 20, wherein said connecting means is arranged at an upper part of the support structure. ### Claim 30 (depends on 20) The arrangement as recited in claim 20, wherein said connecting means comprises a male element and a female element, and said male element is attached to the cab structure and the female element is attached to the support structure. ### Claim 31 (depends on 30) The arrangement as recited in claim 30, wherein the female element is arranged in the support structure and comprises an opening which is open at the top to receive the male element in the event of a vertical movement of the cab structure relative to the support structure. ### Claim 32 (depends on 20) The arrangement as recited in claim 20, wherein said connecting means comprises a male element and a female element, and said male element is attached to the support structure and the female element attached to the cab structure. ### Claim 33 (depends on 32) The arrangement as recited in claim 32, wherein the female element is arranged in the support structure and comprises an opening which is open at the top to receive the male element in the event of a vertical movement of the cab structure relative to the support structure. ### Claim 34 (depends on 30) The arrangement as recited in claim 30, wherein the male element consists of a claw-shaped element. ### Claim 35 (depends on 31) The arrangement as recited in claim 31, wherein the male element consists of a claw-shaped element. ### Claim 36 (depends on 32) The arrangement as recited in claim 32, wherein the male element consists of a claw-shaped element. ### Claim 37 (depends on 33) The arrangement as recited in claim 33, wherein the male element consists of a claw-shaped element. ### Claim 38 (depends on 20) The arrangement as recited in claim 20, wherein the cab structure comprises means for damping at least one of shocks and noise from the frame of an incorporating vehicle.