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Ladder systems, agricultural vehicles, and related methods

US12024126B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2023
Grant dateJul 2, 2024
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01B76/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ladder system includes a rail, a ladder bracket supported by and configured to slide along the first rail and the second rail, a ladder coupled to the ladder bracket and configured to rotate with respect to the ladder bracket between a lowered position and a storage position, and a bumper coupled to the ladder and configured to apply a force to a bumper stop when the ladder is in the lowered position to keep the ladder bracket from sliding along the rail. An agricultural vehicle includes a chassis supported by a plurality of wheels, and a ladder system carried by the chassis. Related methods are also disclosed.

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