Pivoting panel for mechanical control disengagement
US6902016B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K23/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A small or mini loader is operated by a platform standing on the ground or other surface supporting the loader, and at the rear of the machine. Hydraulic control levers operate drives on opposite sides of the machine, and the control levers are pulled rearwardly from a stopped position to effect the rearward drive. A pivoting panel is mounted on the rear of the frame and has a wall portion that protrudes outwardly from the rear of the machine. When the lower end of the pivoting panel engages an obstruction or other item that provides a force tending to move the lower end of the panel forwardly relative to the frame, an actuator arm will move to cause control levers that are in a rearward drive position to be moved to the stopped position.
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