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Operator backrest and knee support pad for a materials handling vehicle

US7793979B2 · kind B2 · utility

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34References

8Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Crown Equipment Corporation · US

Inventors

James V. Kraimer · Haimhausen, DE
Craig J. Rekow · Troy, US
Benjamin J. Purrenhage · Kalamazoo, US
Markus Graf · Zürich, CH

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 2, 2007
Grant date	Sep 14, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 9, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60N2002/247
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An operator backrest in combination with a materials handling vehicle is provided. The backrest may comprise a primary support pad and gripping structure located in at least one side portion of the primary support pad. The gripping structure may be substantially even with or extend above a surface of a portion of the primary support pad surrounding the gripping structure for engagement with an operator positioned on the materials handling vehicle.

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