摘要 |
<p>A cabin structure for a commercial vehicle comprising, a floor, a front wall, a rear wall, two side walls, a roof, a driver's seat and driver operable control means wherein the cabin comprises at least two crew seats and at least one of the following access improving expedients: a) at least one side wall comprises a forward part and a rearward part, the forward part being disposed laterally inwardly of the rearward part and having the, or an, access opening. b) where expedient a) is present the other side wall also comprises a forward part and a rearward part, the forward part being disposed laterally inwardly of the rearward part and having the, or an, access opening. c) at least one side wall has an access opening and the floor has a portion or portions which extend horizontally or substantially horizontally from the or each access opening to or adjacent to the driver's seat. d) the or each side wall has an access opening closable by at least one door and the or each of said doors may, when opened, not project laterally substantially beyond the overall width of the cabin structure. e) each of said crew seats being disposed generally rearwardly of the driver's seat and at a generally higher level than the driver's seat. f) each of said crew seats being disposed at a level above a compartment for the engine. g) each of said crew seats being disposed at a level above at least one housing to accommodate a front wheel or wheels of the vehicle. h) the floor comprises a rearward portion which is horizontal, or substantially horizontal, and a forward portion which is inclined forwardly and upwardly relative to the rearward portion. i) at least the, or a, rearward portion of the floor being disposed in front of the, or an, engine compartment and/or the, or an, housing for the front wheels of the vehicle. <IMAGE></p> |