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Manipulator for public works machines and machine equipped with such manipulator for road works

US5070286A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 1989
Grant dateDec 3, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02F5/027
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A manipulator arm is provided for public works machines comprising two beams of equal length and a pivoting cradle connected in series. The first or command beam is rotated about the forward end thereof on the chassis of a support unit, and the cradle is pivoted in response to rotation of the command beam by means of gears and chains designed and arranged such that the cradle undergoes a linear translational movement and maintains a predetermined inclination.

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