Patent ID: 6499556
Filing Date: 2002-12-31
Classification: B62D,E02F

Abstract:
A revolving deck for earthmoving machinery, which comprises a separate main frame jointed to separate left and right side decks, the main frame including a revolving unit mounting portion with a rear end and a counter weight mounted on the rear end, the left and right side decks respectively arranged on left and right sides of the main frame, the left and right side decks being made of an integral skeleton structure including a plurality of overhanging beams joining the main frame and the side frames, the left and right side decks having a side frame respectively disposed at outer ends of the left and right side decks and fixed to the overhanging beams, the side frames being bent, and the left and right side decks are constructed so the revolving deck is confined within a swing radius R that is equal to a swinging radius drawn by an outward edge of the rear end of the main frame pivoting about a center located within the main frame.