A VEHICLE WITH A SUSPENDED DRIVER UNIT WITH LOCKING AND FORCE ABSORBING MEANS

摘要

The invention is related to a vehicle with a driver's cab (10) comprising a driver unit (17) with a vertically suspended floor structure (17a) including means for vehicle steering control (15), means for vehicle speed control and a driver's seat (13). The cab is provided with a deformation zone (19) behind the driver unit for absorbing force in case of a frontal collision. A horizontal beam (23) belonging to the cab frame structure is positioned in front of the driver unit (17). Means for positive locking the beam (23) to the driver unit (17) are provided in case a frontal collision causes the beam to contact the driver unit.