Payload container for a work machine
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1. A payload container for containing a material to be hauled by a work machine, comprising:
- a first sidewall and a second sidewall;
a front wall extending between the first and second sidewalls; and
a canopy extending from a top of the front wall, the canopy including a mounting frame, and at least one panel formed of a non-metal material, the at least one panel being secured to the mounting frame.
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Abstract
A payload container for containing a material to be hauled by a work machine is disclosed. The payload container includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall. A front wall extends between the first and second sidewalls. A canopy extends from a top of the front wall, and includes a mounting frame and at least one panel. The panel is formed of a non-metal material and is secured to the mounting frame.
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1. A payload container for containing a material to be hauled by a work machine, comprising:
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a first sidewall and a second sidewall;
a front wall extending between the first and second sidewalls; and
a canopy extending from a top of the front wall, the canopy including a mounting frame, and at least one panel formed of a non-metal material, the at least one panel being secured to the mounting frame. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A work machine comprising:
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an engine;
an engine compartment for housing the engine;
a cab for an operator adjacent the engine compartment; and
a payload container for containing a material to be hauled, the payload container including a floor, a first sidewall and a second sidewall at opposing sides of the floor, a front wall extending between the first and second sidewalls, a canopy extending from a top of the front wall, the canopy being configured to at least partially cover the cab of the work machine, the canopy including a mounting frame, and at least one panel formed of a non-metal material, the at least one panel being secured to the mounting frame. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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13. (canceled)
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23. A method of repairing a payload container on a work machine, at least a part of the payload container being formed of non-metal panels, the method comprising:
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identifying a damaged non-metal panel on the payload container;
disconnecting the damaged panel from a mounting frame;
removing the damaged panel from the mounting frame;
placing a replacement panel in the mounting frame in place of the damaged panel; and
securing the replacement panel to the mounting frame. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25)
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