Patent · US Expired

Motor cover for a work assist vehicle

US6019190A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 28, 1998
Grant dateFeb 1, 2000
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66F11/04
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A work assist vehicle includes a self propelled, steerable body having a chassis and a drive mechanism supported on the chassis; a mast assembly coupled to the body; and, a personnel compartment attached to the mast assembly and being movable by the mast assembly toward and away from the body. The body further includes a cover adapted to extend over a portion of the chassis and a weight sensor assembly coupled to the chassis and the cover. The weight sensor assembly is capable of detecting if someone or something is located on the cover.

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