Tilt device for a material handling machine
US8070170B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02F9/121
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A machine (A) includes a frame (16) and a platform (58) on which a boom assembly (B) is mounted. Two arms (332) of a U-shaped pivotal member (330) are pivotably mounted to the frame (16) about a first pivot axis (380) perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the frame (16). A front end (302) of a mounting plate (310) is pivotably connected to an intermediate section (336) of the pivotal member (330) about a second pivot axis (382) perpendicular to and spaced from the first pivot axis (380). Two rams (400) are mounted on opposite sides of a rear end (304) of the mounting plate (310). Each ram (400) includes a lower end (404) pivotably connected to the frame (16) and an upper end (402) pivotably connected to one of the sides of the mounting plate (310). The boom assembly (B), the mounting plate (310), and the pivotal member (330) pivot about the first pivot axis (380) and/or the second pivot axis (382) relative to the frame (16) due to relative movement of the rams (400).
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