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Actuator for self-propelled sweeper

US4108268A · kind A · utility

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7References
18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 2, 1977
Grant dateAug 22, 1978
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 2, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D51/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drive actuator for a self-propelled sweeper is disclosed including a wheel shaft supported on the frame of the sweeper for at least limited rotation and having a ground engaging wheel rotatably mounted thereon. A powered jackshaft is rotatably mounted on a frame and carries a drive member positioned to operatively engage the ground engaging wheel when the jackshaft is moved towards the wheel. A link connects the wheel shaft to the jackshaft and an actuator including a rod shifted by a pivotable handle rotates the wheel shaft thereby moving the drive member into engagement with the ground engaging wheel through movement of the link.

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