Manual suspension locking of a skid steer vehicle having a sprung suspension
US6663114B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2300/32
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A skid steer vehicle has sprung suspensions that can be locked to prevent vertical movement with respect to the chassis of the vehicle. The operator controls include a switch that the operator can manipulate to lock the suspensions on command. The switch is mounted on a joystick that is used to perform other vehicle functions such as moving the vehicle, raising loader arms, or tilting the bucket or other implement attached to the loader arms. The switch is located on the joystick such that the operator can manipulate the switch without having to remove his hands from the joystick.
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