Lift arm support and storage construction for small loader
US6698114B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02F3/3414
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A lift arm assembly for a small or “mini” loader is pivotally mounted onto a self propelled frame for movement between a raised and a lowered position. In the raised position, a support strut is provided that fits over an extended rod of the lift arm operating cylinder and will prevent the lift arm assembly from lowering. The support strut is stored in a front tubular cross member of the lift arm assembly. Additionally, the front cross member supports an upright strut that acts as a back stop for material in a bucket, by projecting upwardly beyond the bucket top so that if an object in the bucket tends to roll rearwardly, if the bucket is not leveled, it will be intercepted by the upwardly projecting portion of the back stop and deflected laterally.
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