Patent ID: 6408969
Filing Date: 2002-06-25
Classification: B60K,B60Y,E02D,E02F

Abstract:
A road roller comprising:a chassis frame; an encapsulated engine; wheels driven by said engine; a radiator through which cooling air flows; a hood being air communicatingly connected with said radiator and covering said engine and guiding said cooling air; and a housing separated from said hood and accommodating said radiator; wherein said hood comprises a fitting having an air intake for drawing in said cooling air from above, said fitting being closed off air-tight relative to an engine compartment of said hood and in an air-flow connection with said housing; wherein said housing has a backplate which deflects said cooling air flowing through said fitting and entering said housing to flow through said radiator and to enter said engine compartment of said hood; and wherein said hood further comprises sideplates which are provided with an air outlet for exit of said cooling air entering said hood downwards in the region of said wheels.