Panoramic Driver's Cab
10th August 1962, Page 78
10th August 1962
Page 78
Page 78, 10th August 1962
— Panoramic Driver's Cab
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A DESIGN for a novel but very r-tadvantageous driver's cab is disclosed in patent No. 890,863. The aim is to provide the driver with a complete circle of visibility. (Daimler-Benz A.G., StuttgartUntertiirk helm, Germany.)
The drawing shows side and front views of a vehicle fitted with the cab; this is in the form of a turret (1) mounted well above the general level of the vehicle. It has windows all round and a circular panel to carry switches and other controls.
As well as being claimed to give better visibility, the design is said to be eheaper to produce and install than the conventional built-in cab. The electrical connections are preferably passed through a multi-point plug for quick detachment.