Patent ID: 9174686
Filing Date: 2015-11-03
Classification: B60J,B60N,B62D

Abstract:
1. A vehicle, comprising: a chassis having a longitudinal centerline; a first axle and a second axle coupled to the chassis; a cab coupled to the chassis and including a windshield assembly comprising a first side portion, a middle portion, a second side portion, a first pillar coupling the first side portion to the middle portion, and a second pillar coupling the second side portion to the middle portion; a driver's seat disposed within the cab along the longitudinal centerline, wherein the windshield assembly and the driver's seat are positioned such that a driver's field of view includes a plurality of sight lines extending outward from the cab; an antenna coupled to a front portion of the chassis and positioned in spaced relation in front of the first pillar, wherein the antenna and the first pillar are positioned to reduce the visual impact of the antenna on the driver's field of view; and a passenger seat disposed within the cab, wherein the passenger seat is longitudinally offset from the driver's seat to improve driver visibility.