Ergonomic operator compartment for operators of differing heights

US6871721B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Raymond Corporation · US

Inventors

• Gregory W. Smiley · Greene, US
• H. Scott Ryan · Skaneateles, US
• Kurt R. Werner · Auburn, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 3, 2003
• Grant date: Mar 29, 2005
• Expiry date: Jun 3, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E02F9/2004
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An operator station for a lift truck or other vehicle including a scalloped arm rest providing a plurality of arm rest positions for operators of varying sizes. The arm rests are positioned approximate an operator control handle, such that operators can operate vehicle controls while resting their arms in a selected one of the scalloped arm rests.