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Cable machine control

US5107997A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 28, 1991
Grant dateApr 28, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 28, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66C21/00
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Cable machine control, particularly a grapple yarder is provided with an integrated control system whereby the operator is provided with controls each of which controls a desired operation or movement of the grapple. In particular the controls include a haul back and an in direction control, an up and down control and an opening and closing control some of which may be operated simultaneously with the speed of any operation or movement dependent on the maximum displacement of the control for any selected operation or movement.

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