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Outrigger

US3981514A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 18, 1975
Grant dateSep 21, 1976
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66C23/80
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An outrigger for stabilizing a vehicle, including telescopic members and a power actuator to extend and retract the outrigger. The outer telescopic member is pivoted adjacent one side of the vehicle and extends beneath it. A combined guide and support member causes initial outward extension of the outrigger to be horizontal but toward the end of the horizontal travel the guide and support member causes outer end of the outrigger to move downwardly.

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