公开(公告)号：US11970374B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-30

申请号：US17449896

申请日：2021-10-04

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Curtis John Caldwell ,  Donald L. Vance ,  Benjamin Barbier

IPC: B66C23/44 ,  F16L1/024

CPC classification number: B66C23/44 ,  F16L1/024

Abstract: A pipelayer machine may comprise a machine chassis; an operator cabin supported by the machine chassis; an engine supported by the machine chassis; and a boom coupled to the machine chassis. The operator cabin may include a seat assembly. The operator cabin may be stationary with respect to the machine chassis. The pipelayer machine may comprise a front portion and a rear portion. The engine may be provided in the rear portion. The boom may be provided forward with respect to the seat assembly.