Patent ID: 6213235
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: B62D,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A work vehicle comprising:a frame;a compartment;a hood coupled to the frame, and configured to at least partially cover the compartment when disposed in a first position wherein the hood is closed; anda mechanism coupling to the hood to the frame, the mechanism configured to move the hood between the first position and at least a second position, wherein the hood is at least partially opened when in a position other than the first position;the mechanism including at least one four-bar linkage configured to pivot and translate the hood, a first bar of the linkage including a portion of the frame, a second bar of the linkage including a portion of the hood, a third bar of the linkage pivotably coupled to each of the first bar and the second bar, and a fourth bar of the linkage pivotably coupled to each of the first bar and the second bar, the vehicle further having a support member configured to engage the at least one linkage at predetermined positions corresponding to the first and at least second positions of the hood and thereby immobilize the at least one linkage, and thereby the hood, against a further change in position in at least one direction, wherein the support member has a first portion movably secured to the vehicle, a second portion configured as a handle, and an intermediate portion disposed between the first and second portions and including at least one catch member disposed to engage an engaging member of at the at least one linkage and thereby immobilize the at least one linkage when the hood is in a predetermined position, the at least one catch member engageable and disengageable by movement of the support member with respect to the vehicle.