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Two-step bail apparatuses and methods

US7891161B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 2007
Grant dateFeb 22, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01D2034/6843
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatuses and methods are provided for actuating a control component of a power machine. A two-step bail can be attached to a handle for controlling the power machine. The two-step bail can include a base member and a control member, wherein the control member can be slidably attached to the base member which can be pivotably mounted to the handle of the power machine. The control member can be depressed, by an operator first action, into the base member, which can be followed by an operator second action wherein the base member and control member can be pulled reward toward the operator to actuate a control component of the power machine.

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