Control levers
US4905804A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 1987 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20201
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A power take-off control lever arrangement in which a single control lever 32 controls an engine speed power take-off clutch C2, a ground speed power take-off clutch C2 and a power take-off brake B. The control lever 32 is movable between positions C1' and B' in which switches 28 and 29 are operated to initiate engagement of the engine speed clutch C1 and brake B respectively which are both hydraulically operated. Lever 32 is also movable against the action of spring loading 49, to a position G in which it engages a fork 43 of a mechanical actuating system 43, 41, 31 for the ground speed clutch C2. Movement of lever 32 from position G to position C2' moves the mechanical actuating system to engage clutch C2. Lever 32 is only movable from position C2' to positions C1' and B' via position G to ensure disengagement of the ground speed clutch C2 before initiation of the engagement of the engine speed clutch c1 or the brake B.
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