Construction vehicle

Abstract

A construction vehicle includes a vehicle body defining a first end and a second end. The construction vehicle also includes a guard assembly disposed proximate the second end of the vehicle body. The construction vehicle includes a mounting assembly that detachably couples the guard assembly with the vehicle body. Further, the mounting assembly includes a first mounting structure including a plurality of side panels defining a cavity and a first mounting panel coupled with the plurality of side panels. The mounting assembly also includes a second mounting structure detachably coupled with the first mounting structure, the second mounting structure including a second mounting panel and a third mounting panel disposed at an angle relative to the second mounting panel. Further, the guard assembly is aligned with the first mounting panel and the second mounting panel so as to couple the guard assembly with the mounting assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a construction vehicle, and more particularly to an installation assembly associated with the construction vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Construction vehicles, such as wheel loaders, are used to handle materials such as asphalt, debris, and rocks. Typically, heavy-duty protective gear is mounted at the rear of the construction vehicle to protect one or more components. For example, protective gear might protect the radiator. Additionally, construction vehicles include a counterweight located at the rear. The protective gear is usually attached to the vehicle's counterweight or bumper.

[0003] Currently, various counterweight designs are available, and different construction vehicles may include different counterweight designs. Therefore, protective components may need to be installed to different counterweight designs. Installing protective components to counterweights can be a challenging process due to the lack of installation systems or technologies that allow for the installation of protective components with different counterweight designs.

[0004] U.S. Patent No. 10,562,476 describes a protective assembly for a machine. The protective assembly includes a protective structure and a frame. The frame is attachable to a machine component. The protective structure is pivotally connected to the frame and is movable between a first position and a second position. The frame further includes a magnetic structure for releasably coupling the frame to the machine component. Additionally, the frame includes a cover fixed to the magnetic structure. The cover includes a skin having at least one side extending beyond the magnetic structure and contacting at least a portion of the machine component. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In one aspect of the invention, a construction vehicle is provided. The construction vehicle includes a body defining a first end and a second end. The construction vehicle also includes a protective assembly disposed adjacent to the second end of the body. The construction vehicle further includes a mounting assembly for detachably engaging the protective assembly with the body. The mounting assembly includes a first mounting structure and a first mounting plate coupled to a plurality of side panels, the first mounting structure including the plurality of side panels defining cavities. The mounting assembly also includes a second mounting structure detachably coupled to the first mounting structure, the second mounting structure including a second mounting plate and a third mounting plate disposed at an angle relative to the second mounting plate. The protective assembly is aligned with the first and second mounting plates to engage the protective assembly with the mounting assembly.

[0006] In another aspect of the invention, a wheel loader is provided. The wheel loader includes a vehicle body defining a first end and a second end. The vehicle body includes a counterweight structure. The wheel loader also includes a protective assembly disposed adjacent to the second end of the vehicle body. The wheel loader further includes a mounting assembly that allows the protective assembly to be detachably connected to the counterweight structure. The mounting assembly includes a first mounting structure and a first mounting plate coupled to a plurality of side plates, the first mounting structure including the plurality of side plates defining cavities. The mounting assembly also includes a second mounting structure detachably connected to the first mounting structure, the second mounting structure including a second mounting plate and a third mounting plate disposed at an angle relative to the second mounting plate. The protective assembly is aligned with the first and second mounting plates to allow the protective assembly to be detachably connected to the mounting assembly.

[0007] Other features and aspects of the invention will become readily apparent from the following description and accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0008] Figure 1 This is a side view of the construction vehicle according to the present invention;

[0009] Figure 2 It is shown Figure 1 A perspective view of the protective components and counterweight structure of the construction vehicle.

[0010] Figure 3 It is based on the invention and Figure 1 A perspective view of the installation components associated with the construction vehicle;

[0011] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An exploded view of the installation components;

[0012] Figure 5 It shows the protective components and their connection to Figure 3 Side view of the counterweight structure of the mounting components; and

[0013] Figure 6 This is a side view of the mounting assembly and the plate member of the mounting assembly according to the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0014] Where possible, the same reference numerals will be used throughout the accompanying drawings to refer to the same or similar parts. See also Figure 1The diagram shows a side view of an exemplary construction vehicle 100. The construction vehicle 100 is operating on-site. The site may include a mine, landfill, quarry, construction site, etc. The construction vehicle 100 is implemented herein as a wheel loader. The construction vehicle 100 is interchangeably referred to below as a wheel loader 100 without limiting the scope of the invention. Alternatively, the construction vehicle 100 may be implemented as an off-road truck, bulldozer, excavator, tractor, automatic grader, scraper, etc., which can be used in various industries to handle different types of materials.

[0015] Construction vehicle 100 includes a body 102. The body 102 can support various components of the construction vehicle 100. The body 102 includes a frame 104 and a counterweight structure 106 coupled to the frame 104. The counterweight structure 106 will be explained later in this section. The body 102 defines a first end 108 and a second end 110 opposite to the first end 108. The construction vehicle 100 includes a power source (not shown) at the second end 110 of the body 102. The power source may include an engine, such as an internal combustion engine, a battery, a motor, etc. For operational and mobility requirements, the power source provides power to the construction vehicle 100. The power source is arranged within a housing 112 defined by the frame 104. The construction vehicle 100 may include a cooling system (not shown) supported by the frame 104 to cool one or more components of the construction vehicle 100. The cooling system may include a radiator.

[0016] The construction vehicle 100 includes a cab 114 in which an operator can sit to control the operation of the construction vehicle 100. Additionally, the construction vehicle 100 includes a pair of front wheels 116 and a pair of rear wheels 118, which provide support and mobility for the construction vehicle 100 on the ground. Alternatively, the construction vehicle 100 may include rails instead of wheels 116, 118.

[0017] The construction vehicle 100 also includes a linkage assembly 120 disposed at a first end 108 of the body 102. The linkage assembly 120 includes a pair of lifting arms 122 (only one shown here) movably coupled to the body 102 and an actuator 124 movably coupled to the pair of lifting arms 122. The actuator 124 is used to perform one or more work operations, such as loading, stacking, dumping, etc. The linkage assembly 120 also includes one or more hydraulic actuators 126 to facilitate movement of the linkage assembly 120.

[0018] See Figure 2The vehicle body 102 includes a counterweight structure 106. The counterweight structure 106 is positioned at a second end 110 of the construction vehicle 100 to maintain the weight and balance of the construction vehicle 100. The counterweight structure 106 is typically implemented as a recast metal or alloy. In one example, the counterweight structure 106 may include a steel structure. In some embodiments, the counterweight structure 106 may be replaced by a rear bumper without limiting the scope of the invention.

[0019] As shown herein, the counterweight structure 106 comprises a two-piece design. In alternative embodiments, the counterweight structure 106 may comprise a single-piece design (similar to the design described above). Figure 6 The counterweight structure 106 is explained without any limitations. The counterweight structure 106 includes a first portion 130 and a second portion 132. The first portion 130 and the second portion 132 are symmetrical to each other. The first portion 130 and the second portion 132 of the counterweight structure 106 are connected to the vehicle body 102 using a plurality of bolts 134. Each of the first and second portions 130, 132 includes a top section 136. The top section 136 includes a plurality of first openings (not shown). Furthermore, the top section 136 defines an inclined surface (not shown). Each of the first and second portions 130, 132 also includes a middle section 138 and a bottom section 140. The middle section 138 defines a first width “W1” (…). Figure 5 (As shown). The first width "W1" of the middle segment 138 can vary for different profiles of the counterweight structure 106, depending on the application requirements. It should be noted that the design of the counterweight structure 106 shown herein is exemplary in nature, and the counterweight structure 106 may include any other design.

[0020] The construction vehicle 100 also includes a protective assembly 142 disposed near a second end 110 of the vehicle body 102. The protective assembly 142 is positioned to protect one or more components of the construction vehicle 100, such as a radiator. The protective assembly 142 is implemented as a generally rectangular metal structure. The protective assembly 142 includes a mesh structure 144 having a plurality of horizontal bar members 146 and a plurality of vertical bar members 148. The protective assembly 142 may be made of materials such as iron, aluminum, cobalt, copper, zinc, or any alloy. In one example, the protective assembly 142 may be made of stainless steel.

[0021] Furthermore, the protective assembly 142 includes a first mounting post 150 and a second mounting post 152. Each of the first and second mounting posts 150 and 152 includes a support member 154. The support member 154 defines a first plate 156 and a second plate 158 substantially perpendicular to the first plate 156. The first plate 156 includes a plurality of second apertures (not shown). It should be noted that the design of the protective assembly 142 shown herein is exemplary in nature, and the protective assembly 142 may include any other design.

[0022] The construction vehicle 100 also includes a mounting assembly 160 that allows the protective assembly 142 to be detachably connected to the vehicle body 102. In the illustrated embodiment, the mounting assembly 160 allows the protective assembly 142 to be detachably connected to the counterweight structure 106. Alternatively, the mounting assembly 160 can allow the protective assembly 142 to be detachably connected to the rear bumper of the construction vehicle 100 or any other part of the vehicle body 102.

[0023] Reference Figure 3 The mounting assembly 160 includes a first mounting structure 162 and a first mounting plate 172. The first mounting structure 162 includes a plurality of side plates 164, 166, and 168 defining a cavity 170. The first mounting plate 172 is connected to the plurality of side plates 164, 166, and 168. The plurality of side plates 164, 166, and 168 includes a first side plate 164, a second side plate 166, and a third side plate 168. The side plates 164, 166, and 168 are generally rectangular. Alternatively, the side plates 164, 166, and 168 may be square. Counterweight structure 106 (see...) Figure 2 The protective assembly 142 is partially housed within a cavity 170 defined by a plurality of side plates 164, 166, and 168. More specifically, the cavity 170 is defined by side plates 164, 166, and 168 such that when the protective assembly 142 (see...) Figure 2 When connected to the counterweight structure 106, the cavity 170 accommodates the top section 136 of the counterweight structure 106 (see...). Figure 2 and 5 ).

[0024] Furthermore, the first side plate 164 and the second side plate 166 are approximately parallel to each other. (See "D1") Figure 4 A third side plate 168 extends between the first side plate 164 and the second side plate 166, and is substantially perpendicular to the first side plate 164 and the second side plate 166. The third side plate 168 defines a slot 174. The slot 174 is configured to receive a headlight at the top section 136 of the counterweight structure 106. Each side plate 164, 166, 168 defines a top edge 176 and a bottom edge 178. The top edge 176 of each side plate 164, 166 may be inclined relative to the corresponding bottom edge 178.

[0025] Furthermore, the first mounting plate 172 defines a flat surface. The first mounting plate 172 is generally rectangular in shape. Alternatively, the first mounting plate 172 may be square. The first mounting plate 172 is attached to the top edge 176 of the respective side plates 164, 166, 168. Furthermore, the first mounting plate 172 is inclined relative to the bottom edge 178 of each side plate 164, 166. It should be noted that in some examples, the inclination of the first mounting plate 172 may be substantially equal to the inclination of the inclined surface of the top segment 136 of the counterweight structure 106.

[0026] Reference Figure 4 The first mounting structure 162 includes a plurality of first slots 180 and a plurality of second slots 182. More specifically, the first mounting plate 172 includes two first slots 180 and two second slots 182. However, the total number of first slots 180 and second slots 182 can be varied as needed. Furthermore, the first mounting plate 172 also includes a central positioning slot 184 disposed between the second slots 182. The first slots 180, second slots 182, and slot 184 are elliptical. The first mounting structure 162 also includes paired side members 186, 188. Side member 186 is connected to the first side plate 164 and the first mounting plate 172, while side member 188 is connected to the second side plate 166 and the first mounting plate 172. Each side member 186, 188 defines a first through-hole 190, 191. Furthermore, a distance “D2” is defined between the side members 186, 188.

[0027] Mounting assembly 160 further includes a second mounting structure 192 detachably connected to the first mounting structure 162. The second mounting structure 192 includes a second mounting plate 194 and a third mounting plate 196 arranged at an angle relative to the second mounting plate 194. The second mounting plate 194 is connected to the third mounting plate 196 via a bend 198.

[0028] The second mounting plate 194 is housed within a cavity 170 defined by a plurality of side plates 164, 166, and 168. Furthermore, in the assembled state of the mounting assembly 160, the second mounting plate 194 is substantially parallel to and in contact with the first mounting plate 172. The second mounting plate 194 defines a first segment 200 and a second segment 202. As shown, the first segment 200 and the second segment 202 are generally rectangular. The length “L1” of the first segment 200 is substantially equal to the distance “D1” between the first side plate 164 and the second side plate 166. Furthermore, the length “L1” of the first segment 200 is greater than the distance “D2” between the side members 186 and 188. Furthermore, the length “L2” of the second segment 202 is substantially equal to the distance “D2” between the side members 186 and 188.

[0029] Furthermore, the first segment 200 includes a plurality of third slots 204, and the second segment 202 includes a plurality of fourth slots 206. In the illustrated embodiment, the first segment 200 includes two third slots 204, and the second segment 202 includes two fourth slots 206. However, the total number of third slots 204 and fourth slots 206 can vary depending on application requirements. The second segment 202 also includes a central positioning slot 208 disposed between the fourth slots 206. The third slots 204, fourth slots 206, and slot 208 are rectangular. When the second mounting plate 194 is received within the cavity 170, the third slot 204 is aligned with the first slot 180, the fourth slot 206 is aligned with the second slot 182, and the slot 208 is aligned with the slot 184.

[0030] Furthermore, the third mounting plate 196 is generally rectangular. The third mounting plate 196 includes a first curved section 210 and a second curved section 212. Additionally, the third mounting plate 196 defines a pair of openings 214, 215. More specifically, the first opening 214 is defined in the first curved section 210, and the second opening 215 is defined in the second curved section 212. Each of the pair of openings 214, 215 is aligned with a first through-hole 190, 191 of the corresponding side member 186, 188 of the pair of side members 186, 188 to receive a first mechanical fastener 216. More specifically, the first opening 214 is aligned with the first through-hole 190 in the side member 186, and the second opening 215 is aligned with the first through-hole 191 in the side member 188. In this embodiment, the openings 214, 215 are elliptical. In other embodiments, the openings 214, 215 may have a circular shape, a rectangular shape, etc. Furthermore, in the illustrated embodiment, the first mechanical fastener 216 includes a bolt 217 and a lock nut 219. Alternatively, the bolt 217 can be replaced by a screw, pin, etc. Additionally, the third mounting plate 196 includes a plurality of second through holes 218. More specifically, the third mounting plate 196 includes five second through holes 218. However, the total number of second through holes 218 can vary depending on application requirements.

[0031] Figure 5 A mounting assembly 160 is shown that is connected to the protective assembly 142 and the counterweight structure 106. The protective assembly 142 is connected to the first mounting plate 172 and the second mounting plate 194. Figure 4 (as shown) are aligned to engage the protective assembly 142 with the mounting assembly 160. More specifically, for engaging the protective assembly 142 with the mounting assembly 160, each second aperture in the protective assembly 142 aligns with a corresponding second slot 182 in the first mounting plate 172 (see...). Figure 3 ) and the second mounting plate 194 (see Figure 4 The corresponding fourth slot 206 in ) (see Figure 3The mounting assembly 142 is aligned to accommodate the second mechanical fastener 230. Therefore, the protective assembly 142 is connected to the first mounting plate 172 and the second mounting plate 194 via a plurality of second mechanical fasteners 230. The mounting assembly 160 includes two second mechanical fasteners 230. In the illustrated embodiment, the second mechanical fastener 230 is implemented as a bolt. Alternatively, the second mechanical fastener 230 can be implemented as a screw, pin, etc.

[0032] Furthermore, the counterweight structure 106 is aligned with the second mounting plate 194 and the first mounting plate 172 to connect the protective assembly 142 to the counterweight structure 106. More specifically, for connecting the counterweight structure 106 to the mounting assembly 160, each first opening in the counterweight structure 106 corresponds to a third slot 204 in the second mounting plate 194 (see...). Figure 3 ) and the corresponding first slot 180 in the first mounting plate 172 (see Figure 3 The counterweight structure 106 is aligned to accommodate the third mechanical fastener 224. Therefore, the counterweight structure 106 is connected to the second mounting plate 194 and the first mounting plate 172 via a plurality of third mechanical fasteners 224. In the illustrated embodiment, the third mechanical fastener 224 is implemented as a bolt. Alternatively, the third mechanical fastener 224 can be implemented as a screw, pin, etc. Furthermore, the second mounting structure 192 includes a plate 232. One end of the plate 232 is connected to the second mounting plate 194, and the other end is connected to the third mounting plate 196.

[0033] Furthermore, when the counterweight structure 106 is connected to the mounting assembly 160, the inclined surface of the top section 136 of the counterweight structure 106, the first mounting plate 172, and the second mounting plate 194 are substantially parallel to each other. Additionally, to connect the protective assembly 142 to the counterweight structure 106, the lock nut 219 of the first mechanical fastener 216 is tightened to eliminate any gap between the third mounting plate 196 and the counterweight structure 106. In some examples, when the lock nut 219 is tightened, the third mounting plate 196 contacts the middle section 138 of the counterweight structure 106.

[0034] In one embodiment, mounting assembly 160 is made of stainless steel. In other embodiments, mounting assembly 160 may be made of materials such as aluminum, nickel, copper, zinc, or any alloy, without any limitation.

[0035] Figure 6 A second embodiment of the invention is shown. In this embodiment, the construction vehicle 100 (see...) Figure 1 This includes a counterweight structure 606 with a single-piece design. In an alternative embodiment, the counterweight structure 106 may include a two-piece design (similar to the design regarding...). Figures 1 to 5The counterweight structure 606 is explained without any limitations. The counterweight structure 606 defines a pair of top sections 636, a pair of middle sections 638, and a pair of bottom sections 640. The top sections 636, middle sections 638, and bottom sections 640 are substantially similar in design to those described above. Figure 2 The described counterweight structure 106 includes a top section 136, a middle section 138, and a bottom section 140. Furthermore, the middle section 138 defines a second width "W2". The second width "W2" is smaller than the first width "W1" of the middle section 138 of the counterweight structure 106 (see [link to original text]). Figure 5 Therefore, in order to bridge the gap between the third mounting plate 196 and the counterweight structure 606, the mounting assembly 160 includes a plate member 600.

[0036] As shown in the attached diagram, mounting component 160 (combined) Figure 3 and Figure 4 (Description) The protective assembly 142 is connected to the counterweight structure 606. The mounting assembly 160 includes a plate member 600 detachably connected to the third mounting plate 196, such that the plate member 600 is positioned between the third mounting plate 196 and the counterweight structure 606. More specifically, when the counterweight structure 606 is connected to the mounting assembly 160, the plate member 600 contacts the third mounting plate 196 and the intermediate section 638. The plate member 600 is made of stainless steel. In other embodiments, the plate member 600 may be made of iron, aluminum, cobalt, copper, zinc, brass, bronze, etc. The plate member 600 is rectangular. In some examples, the width of the plate member 600 may be substantially equal to the distance between the third mounting plate 196 and the counterweight structure 606.

[0037] The plate member 600 includes a plurality of third through holes 602. More specifically, the plate member 600 includes five third through holes 602. Each third through hole 602 is implemented herein as a threaded through hole. In addition, each third through hole 602 corresponds to a second through hole 218 in the third mounting plate 196 (see...). Figure 4 The plate assembly 600 is aligned to accommodate the fourth mechanical fastener 604. Therefore, the plate assembly 600 is connected to the second mounting plate via a plurality of fourth mechanical fasteners 604. In the illustrated embodiment, the mounting assembly 160 includes five fourth mechanical fasteners 604. The fourth mechanical fasteners 604 are implemented as bolts. Alternatively, the fourth mechanical fasteners 604 can be implemented as screws, pins, etc.

[0038] It should be understood that a single feature shown or described for one embodiment may be combined with a single feature shown or described for another embodiment. The above embodiments do not limit the scope of the invention in any way. Therefore, it should be understood that although some features have been shown or described to illustrate the use of the invention in the context of the functional sections, such features may be omitted from the scope of protection of the invention without departing from the spirit of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

[0039] Industrial applicability

[0040] This invention relates to a mounting assembly 160 for connecting a protective assembly 142 to various counterweight structures 106, 606. For illustrative purposes, it will be described in conjunction with... Figures 1 to 5 The embodiments described herein illustrate this section. However, the details provided below also apply to this section. Figure 6 The embodiments described herein are without any limitations.

[0041] The mounting assembly 160 described herein includes a modular design and provides a simple, robust, and flexible connection between the protective assembly 142 and the counterweight structure 106 of the construction vehicle 100. The mounting assembly 160 allows for the assembly of the protective assembly 142 and the counterweight structure 106 without requiring any major modifications to either the protective assembly 142 or the counterweight structure 106. The mounting assembly 160 includes a first mounting plate 172 presenting a flat surface on which the protective assembly 142 is mounted.

[0042] Mounting assembly 160 allows forces to be transmitted from protective assembly 142 to counterweight structure 106 via mounting assembly 160. More specifically, mounting assembly 160 supports protective assembly 142 by generating a reaction force load on counterweight structure 106 upon impact. Therefore, mechanical fasteners 216, 224, 230 non-exclusively retain the reaction forces, yet these forces are distributed as reaction forces on counterweight structure 106. This further provides a stable and robust mounting configuration for protective assembly 142 and counterweight structure 106. Furthermore, locknut 219 pulls the first and second mounting structures 162, 192 together, thereby eliminating any gaps that may exist between third mounting plate 196 and counterweight structure 106.

[0043] Mounting assembly 160 may include spacers or shims (e.g., plate member 600) to accommodate various sizes and designs of the counterweight structure 106. More specifically, mounting assembly 160 can be coupled to counterweight structures 106 having different first widths “W1”. Thus, mounting assembly 160 can be used to attach protective assembly 142 to counterweight structures 106 with different profiles. Plate member 600 eliminates any gaps that may exist after mounting assembly 160 is assembled with protective assembly 142 and counterweight structure 106, thereby providing strength / secureness for attachment.

[0044] While various aspects of the invention have been specifically shown and described with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that various additional embodiments can be conceived through modifications to the invented machines, systems, and methods without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. These embodiments should be understood to fall within the scope of the invention as defined by the claims and any equivalents.

Claims

1. A construction vehicle, comprising: The vehicle body, which is defined by the first and second ends; A protective component, which is arranged adjacent to the second end of the vehicle body; as well as Mounting components that enable detachable connection of the protective assembly to the vehicle body, wherein the mounting components include: The first mounting structure includes a plurality of side plates defining a cavity and a first mounting plate connected to the plurality of side plates; as well as A second mounting structure is detachably connected to the first mounting structure. The second mounting structure includes a second mounting plate and a third mounting plate arranged at an angle relative to the second mounting plate. The protective component is aligned with the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate for connecting the protective component to the mounting component.

2. The construction vehicle according to claim 1, wherein, The second mounting plate is accommodated within the cavity defined by the plurality of side plates.

3. The construction vehicle according to claim 1, wherein, The first mounting structure includes a pair of side members, each side member defining a first through-hole.

4. The construction vehicle according to claim 3, wherein, The third mounting plate defines a pair of openings such that each of the pair of openings is aligned with the first through-hole of the corresponding side member in the pair of side members to receive a first mechanical fastener.

5. The construction vehicle according to claim 1, wherein, The protective assembly is connected to the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate by a plurality of second mechanical fasteners.

6. The construction vehicle according to claim 1, wherein, The vehicle body includes a counterweight structure, and the mounting assembly allows the protective assembly to be detachably connected to the counterweight structure.

7. The construction vehicle according to claim 6, wherein, The counterweight structure is at least partially housed within a cavity defined by the plurality of side plates.

8. The construction vehicle according to claim 6, wherein, The counterweight structure is aligned with the second mounting plate and the first mounting plate to connect the protective assembly to the counterweight structure.

9. The construction vehicle according to claim 8, wherein, The counterweight structure is connected to the second mounting plate and the first mounting plate by a plurality of third mechanical fasteners.

10. The construction vehicle of claim 6, wherein the mounting assembly includes a plate member detachably connected to the third mounting plate such that the plate member is arranged between the third mounting plate and the counterweight structure.

11. The construction vehicle according to claim 10, wherein, The plate component is connected to the third mounting plate by a plurality of fourth mechanical fasteners.

12. A wheel loader, comprising: A vehicle body, defined at a first end and a second end, wherein the vehicle body includes a counterweight structure; A protective component, which is arranged adjacent to the second end of the vehicle body; as well as Mounting components that allow the protective component to be detachably connected to the counterweight structure, wherein the mounting components include: The first mounting structure includes a plurality of side plates defining a cavity and a first mounting plate connected to the plurality of side plates; as well as A second mounting structure is detachably connected to the first mounting structure. The second mounting structure includes a second mounting plate and a third mounting plate arranged at an angle relative to the second mounting plate. The protective component is aligned with the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate to allow the protective component to be detachably connected to the mounting component.

13. The wheel loader according to claim 12, wherein, The second mounting plate is housed within a cavity defined by the plurality of side plates.

14. The wheel loader according to claim 12, wherein, The first mounting structure includes a pair of side members, each side member defining a first through-hole.

15. The wheel loader according to claim 14, wherein, The third mounting plate defines a pair of openings such that each of the pair of openings is aligned with a first through-hole of the corresponding side member of the opposite side member in order to receive a first mechanical fastener.

16. The wheel loader according to claim 12, wherein, The protective assembly is connected to the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate by a plurality of second mechanical fasteners.

17. The wheel loader according to claim 12, wherein, The counterweight structure is at least partially housed within a cavity defined by the plurality of side plates.

18. The wheel loader according to claim 12, wherein, The counterweight structure is aligned with the second mounting plate and the first mounting plate to connect the protective assembly to the counterweight structure.

19. The wheel loader according to claim 18, wherein, The counterweight structure is connected to the second mounting plate and the first mounting plate by a plurality of third mechanical fasteners.

20. The wheel loader according to claim 12, wherein, The mounting assembly includes a plate member that is detachably connected to the third mounting plate, such that the plate member is arranged between the third mounting plate and the counterweight structure.

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