WO2022013891A1

WO2022013891A1 - Cabin assembly

Info

Publication number: WO2022013891A1
Application number: PCT/IN2021/050684
Authority: WO
Inventors: Pushkar KULKARNI; Abhidnya Sagdeo; Saurabh Sagdeo; Sanjay Kulkarni; Rajdeep Sagdeo
Original assignee: Kulkarni Pushkar; Abhidnya Sagdeo; Saurabh Sagdeo; Sanjay Kulkarni; Rajdeep Sagdeo
Priority date: 2020-07-16
Filing date: 2021-07-15
Publication date: 2022-01-20

Abstract

A cabin assembly 100 includes a body (105), a first L-frame (110) and a lifter (115). The body (105) has an arcuate face that defines a front portion as well as a top portion of the body (105). The body (105) also includes a planar base, a planar back and a pair of opposed planar sides. The back is preferably normal to the ground in all positions of the body (105). A first left side includes a door. The body (105) is positionable on the L-frame (110) by resting the base. The cabin assembly (100) is removably connectable to any machine or equipment, for example, coal sampling equipment, lifting equipment, transport equipment etc. with the L-Frame (110).

Description

“CABIN ASSEMBLY”

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a cabin assembly and more particularly to a cabin assembly for coal sampling equipment.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Heavy Machinery is used in various fields such as agriculture, mining, construction, automobile, sampling, etc. These heavy machines are generally operated by a single person from within a cabin present on or near the equipment. These cabin or cab is the inside space in a truck/ machine where the driver/ operator is seated. It is known in the prior art that these cabins are provided with facilities like air conditioning, sound systems, ergonomic seats, etc. for the comfort of the operator.

Generally, these cabins are fixated on the body of the truck/ equipment. These cabins have a front window for the operator to watch working of the machinery/ equipment. The drawback of this is the operator might not have complete view of the machinery he is operating from the cabin. This hinders the operational efficiency of the operator and also increases risk of accident as the operator has only a partial view of the machinery. There is a need of a transparent and movable cabin which provides complete view of the operation and equipment to the operator who is operating the machinery. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect, the present invention, a cabin assembly that is removably connectable to an equipment or machine comprises of a body. The body includes an arcuate front and top, a planar base, pair of opposed planar sides and a planar back. The body also includes a plurality of frames made of transparent material that allows a clear and unobstructed view to an operator of the equipment. The plurality of frames includes an L-frame, a pair of identical Z-frames and H-frame that are assembled to define a structure of the body that supports the body.

The cabin assembly also includes a lifter for lifting the body from a first position to a second position and vice-versa. The lifter includes a pair of telescopic hydraulic cylinders that connect the L-frame and the Z- frames such that the telescopic hydraulic cylinders push the Z-frame upward. The body moves upwards in a radial path as the H-frame ensures that the distance between hinges remains constant.

The body of the cabin assembly includes an arcuate front and top, a planar base, pair of opposed planar sides and planar back, the body including a plurality of frames and made of transparent material that allows a clear and unobstructed view to an operator of the equipment. A pair of hinges connects the body with H- frame and Z-frames. A solar panel is placed on the top that helps in charging the main battery of the equipment or machine.

The L-frame includes a triangular frame with a base, a rear side normal to the base and a front side connecting the base and rear sides diagonally. The L- frame also includes a plurality of hinges to connect the L-frame with the lifter, Z- frames and H-frame. The L-frame includes a pair of mounting points to mount the L-frame on a machine or equipment. The pair of telescopic hydraulic cylinders is connected between the L-frame and the Z- frames at the hinges .

A method of moving the body from a first resting position to a second extended position comprises of operating the telescopic hydraulic cylinders using the direction control valves present in the body and pushing the Z-frame upwards by the cylinders that leads to moving of body upwards in a radial path to reach the extended position. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A is an isometric view of a cabin assembly in resting position in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. IB is a perspective view of the cabin assembly of FIG. 1A in extended position; FIG. 2 is an isometric view of the cabin assembly of FIG. 1A in extended position; FIG. 3 is a front view of the body;

FIG. 4A and 4B is a front and side view of the L-Frame;

FIG 5A and 5B is a front and side view of the Z-Frame; and FIG 6A and 6B is a front and side view of the H-Frame;

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The invention described herein is explained using specific exemplary details for better understanding. However, the invention disclosed can be worked on by a person skilled in the art without the use of these specific details. References in the specification to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" means that particular feature, structure, characteristic, or function described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the invention. The appearances of the phrase “in one embodiment” in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. References in the specification to “preferred embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, characteristic, or function described in detail thereby omitting known constructions and functions for clear description of the present invention.

The foregoing description of specific embodiments of the present invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching.

In general aspect, the present invention a cabin assembly 100 is disclosed that is specifically designed so that the operator can have a clear and unobstructed view of the operation/ equipment.

Referring to FIG. 1A and FIG. IB, a cabin assembly 100 in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention is described. The cabin assembly 100 includes a body 105, a first L-frame 110 and a lifter 115. The body 105 has an arcuate face that defines a front portion as well as a top portion of the body 105. The body 105 also includes a planar base, a planar back and a pair of opposed planar sides. The back is preferably normal to the ground in ah positions of the body 105. A first left side includes a door (not shown in Figure). The body 105 is positionable on the L-frame 110 by resting the base.

The cabin assembly 100 is removably connectable to any machine or equipment, for example, coal sampling equipment, lifting equipment, transport equipment etc. with the L-Frame 110. The lifter 115 includes a pair of telescopic cylinders. The body 105 is securely attached with the L-frame 110. The body 105 is connected to the L-frame 110 using predefined frames and a plurality of hinges.

As shown in FIG. 2, the cabin assembly 100 includes a body 105, a first L- frame 110, a pair of Z-frames 205, and a third H-frame 210. Each of the Z- frames 205 is approximately identical to the other Z-frame. The Z-frames 205 and H-frame 210 are connected to the L-frame 110 and the body 105 through a plurality of hinges 215 and the lifter 115. The lifter 115 includes a pair of telescopic hydraulic cylinders 220, hereinafter referred to as cylinders 220, which connect the L-frame 110 and the Z- frames 205.

As shown in FIG. 3, the body 105 of the cabin assembly 100 includes a transparent frame 305 with an arcuate front and top, planar base, a planar back and a pair of opposed planar sides along with a pair of hinges 310 and 315 to connect with H-frame 210 and Z- frame 205 respectively and a solar panel securely positioned on the top.

As shown in FIGS. 4A to 5B, the L-frame 110 of the cabin assembly 100 includes a triangular frame 425 with a base, a rear side normal to the base and a front side connecting the base and rear sides diagonally, a plurality of hinges 405, 410 and 415 to connect the L-frame 110 with the lifter 115, Z-frames 205 and H- frame 210 respectively, and a pair of mounting points 420 to mount the L-frame 110 on a machine or equipment. The telescopic hydraulic cylinders 220 of the lifter 115 are connected between the L-frame 110 and the Z- frames 205 at the hinges 405 and 505 of the L-frame 110 and the Z- frames 205 respectively.

Referring to FIGS. 1A to 5B, in operation, the L-frame 110 acts as a rest for the body 105 in the resting position. The L-frame 110 can be mounted on various equipments and machinery using mounting points 420. The cylinders 220 are operated by the operator using the direction control valves present in the body 105. The cylinders 220 push the Z-frame 205 upwards. The body 105 moves upwards in a radial path as the H-frame 210 ensures that the distance between hinges 215 remains constant. The body 105 therefore moves to the extended position. The body 105 can return to the resting position by operating the cylinders 220. The cabin assembly 100 has a first resting position and a second extended position. The structure made by the L-frame 110, a pair of Z-frames 205 and a third H-frame 210 securely supports the body 105. The solar panel at the top helps in charging the battery of the equipment.

As per the present invention the movement of body allows the operator to have complete view of the machinery/ equipment he is operating. The ergonomic shape of the assembly provides a safe working environment to the operator. The design provides shelter to the operator in windy and rainy conditions. The transparent frame of the body 105 increases the visibility of operation to the operator increasing the accuracy and efficiency of the operation. The movement of the body 105 also helps in increasing the visibility of the operation.

Claims

We Claim:

1. A cabin assembly 100 removably connectable to an equipment, comprising: a. a body 105 including an arcuate front and top, a planar base, pair of opposed planar sides and planar back, the body including a plurality of frames and made of transparent material that allows a clear and unobstructed view to an operator of the equipment; b. a plurality of frames including an L- frame 110, a pair of identical Z-frames 205, and a H-frame that are assembled to define a structure of the body 105 that supports the body 105; c. a lifter 115 for lifting the body 105 from a first position to a second position and vice-versa; and d. the lifter including a pair of telescopic hydraulic cylinders 220 that connect the L-frame 110 and the Z- frames 205, such that the telescopic hydraulic cylinders 220 push the Z-frame 205 upwards and the body 105 moves upwards in a radial path as the H-frame 210 ensures that the distance between hinges 215 remains constant.

2. The cabin assembly 100 as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the body 105 includes: a. an arcuate front and top, a planar base, a planar back and a pair of opposed planar sides, the body including a plurality of frames and made of transparent material that allows a clear and unobstructed view to an operator of the equipment; b. a pair of hinges 310 and 315 to connect the body 105 with H-frame 210 and Z- frames 205 respectively; and c. a solar panel placed on the top that helps in charging the main battery of the equipment.

3. The cabin assembly 100 as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the L-frame 110 includes: a. a triangular frame 425 with a base, a rear side normal to the base and a front side connecting the base and rear sides diagonally; b. a plurality of hinges 405, 410 and 415 to connect the L-frame 110 with the lifter 115, Z-frames 205 and H-frame 210 respectively; and c. a pair of mounting points 420 to mount the L-frame 110 on a machine or equipment.

4. The cabin assembly 100 as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the pair of telescopic hydraulic cylinders 220 are connected between the L-frame 110 and the Z- frames 205 by the hinges 405 and 505 of the L-frame 110 and the Z- frames 205 respectively.

5. The cabin assembly 100 as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the machine is selected from coal sampling equipment, lifting equipment, transport equipment.

6. A method of moving the body 105 from a first resting position to a second extended position comprising: a. operating the telescopic hydraulic cylinders 220 using the direction control valves present in the body 105; and b. pushing the Z-frame 205 upwards by the cylinders 220 that leads to moving of body 105 upwards in a radial path to reach the extended position.