18530392. WORKING VEHICLE simplified abstract (KUBOTA CORPORATION)
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WORKING VEHICLE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Noriyuki Miyamaru of Sakai-shi (JP)
Kazuya Okubo of Sakai-shi (JP)
WORKING VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18530392 titled 'WORKING VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation:
This patent application describes a working vehicle with a suspension system that includes a damper to reduce vertical motion of the cabin over the vehicle body, along with a restrictor to limit the cabin's movement to upper and/or lower positions. The restrictor consists of stoppers with cushion portions to soften impacts.
- The working vehicle has a suspension system with a damper and a restrictor to control cabin movement.
- The restrictor includes stoppers with cushion portions to absorb shocks.
- The cushion portions vary in softness to provide different levels of impact absorption.
- The stoppers are fixed to the vehicle body and the cabin to limit the cabin's vertical movement.
- The second cushion portion makes contact before the first cushion portion to gradually absorb impacts.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Suspension system with damper and restrictor
- Stopper with cushion portions of varying softness
- Gradual impact absorption mechanism
- Fixed stoppers on vehicle body and cabin
- Control of cabin movement to upper and lower positions
Potential Applications:
This technology can be applied in various working vehicles such as construction equipment, agricultural machinery, and off-road vehicles.
Problems Solved:
- Reducing vertical motion of the cabin
- Limiting cabin movement to specific positions
- Absorbing shocks and impacts effectively
Benefits:
- Improved comfort and stability for operators
- Enhanced safety by controlling cabin movement
- Increased durability of the vehicle components
Commercial Applications:
Potential commercial applications include construction companies, agriculture businesses, and off-road vehicle manufacturers looking to enhance the performance and safety of their vehicles.
Prior Art:
Readers can explore prior art related to suspension systems, cabin movement control mechanisms, and impact absorption technologies in the automotive industry.
Frequently Updated Research:
Stay updated on advancements in suspension technology, impact absorption materials, and cabin control systems for working vehicles.
Questions about Working Vehicle Suspension Technology:
1. How does the cushion portion of the stoppers in the restrictor system contribute to impact absorption? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology for off-road vehicle manufacturers?
Original Abstract Submitted
A working vehicle includes a suspension including a damper to suppress vertical motion of a cabin over a vehicle body, and a restrictor to restrict the cabin at an upper limit position and/or a lower limit position. The restrictor includes a first stopper fixed to the vehicle body, and a second stopper fixed to the cabin. At least one of the first stopper or the second stopper includes a first cushion portion, and a second cushion portion softer than the first cushion portion. The first cushion portion and the second cushion portion are adjacent to each other in a direction intersecting a vertical direction, and the second cushion portion is contactable with a target of contact before the first cushion portion.
