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Compact utility vehicle

US12269542B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 2024
Grant dateApr 8, 2025
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2044

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05G2505/00
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A compact utility vehicle including a chassis supporting a prime mover, ground engaging wheels or tracks, an implement, and a rear standing platform operably coupled to the chassis. The vehicle can be equipped with a control console that is operably coupled to the chassis at an elevation above the rear standing platform. The console can have two manual input devices, including a first manual input device configured to control the ground engaging wheels or tracks located along the lateral direction of the vehicle between a longitudinal centerline of the vehicle and 50% of a distance to a first side of the control console, and a second manual input device defining a rigid grip and a thumb switch control portion to control the operation of the implement, located along the lateral direction of the vehicle between the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle and 50% of a distance to a second side of the control console.

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