Ergonomics test buck

US9026312B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Caterpillar Inc. · US

Inventors

• Todd Bartholomew Smith · Peoria, US
• Darin Patrick Brodie · Princeville, US
• David Hopp · Glen Carbon, US
• David Asher · Sutton, US
• Robert Lewis · Beaver, US
• Casey Boyer · Winfield, US
• Roberto Lanzara · Saint Peters, US
• David Schweppe · Ballwin, US
• Vern Alway · Washington, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 29, 2012
• Grant date: May 5, 2015
• Expiry date: Jun 27, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E02F9/2004
• WIPO field: Civil engineering
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A test buck, a test buck system and related method are disclosed. The test buck system may comprise a controller and a test buck. The test buck may include a portable bed, a seat module mounted to the bed, and a first OIM disposed on the bed. At least a portion of the first OIM may be selectively moveable in at least four degrees of freedom, up to six degrees of freedom. The controller may be electrically connected to a first Operator Interface Module (OIM). The controller may be configured to selectively move at least a portion of the first OIM in at least four to six degrees of freedom.