Kubota has patented a protection mechanism for working vehicles, featuring a roof with a cutout for an electric device. The design includes a uniform or increasing width along the vehicle’s body and a decreasing thickness from front to rear. The roof also has a groove away from the cutout. GlobalData’s report on Kubota gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
According to GlobalData’s company profile on Kubota, Autonomous harvesters was a key innovation area identified from patents. Kubota's grant share as of January 2024 was 21%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Patent granted for protection mechanism with roof and electric device
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11884141B2) discloses a protection mechanism for a working vehicle, featuring a roof with a cutout that houses an electric device. The cutout is designed as a recess in the roof, extending from the periphery towards the center, with specific dimensions and thickness variations along different directions. The roof also includes a groove and a flow-stopping portion to enhance functionality and protection of the electric device. The electric device serves as a monitoring device for the vehicle body, equipped with obstacle detection capabilities and a camera, all covered by a top cover aligned with the roof's uppermost portion.
Furthermore, the patent describes a working vehicle incorporating this protection mechanism, with the roof positioned at the rear portion and the electric device strategically located for optimal monitoring of the vehicle body's surroundings. The roof design includes additional grooves and pillars for support, with specific arrangements to ensure efficient rainwater drainage and protection of the electric device. The working vehicle configuration also includes a linkage for attaching a working device to the vehicle body, enhancing its overall functionality and safety features. Overall, the patented protection mechanism and its integration into a working vehicle aim to provide enhanced protection, monitoring capabilities, and operational efficiency for users in various working environments.
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