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Stowable vehicle implement

US8656615B1 · kind B1 · utility

8Cited by
36References
18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 31, 2011
Grant dateFeb 25, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 13, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE01H5/061
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A motorized vehicle includes a vehicle implement pivotally connected to one of a front portion and a rear portion of a frame of the vehicle by at least one arm. The vehicle implement is pivotable between a first position and a second position vertically higher than the first position. In the first position, the vehicle implement is disposed forward of the front portion when connected to the front portion, and disposed rearward of the rear portion when connected to the rear portion. In the second position, the vehicle implement is disposed at least partially vertically above the corresponding one of the front and rear portions, and overlaps at least partially longitudinally with the corresponding one of the front and rear portions. The at least one arm is at least partially generally congruent with a portion of the corresponding one of the front and rear portions of the vehicle.

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