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Work vehicle

US9056548B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 13, 2013
Grant dateJun 16, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Y2200/221
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for improving operability of a work vehicle. In accordance with one implementation, a work vehicle is disclosed. The work vehicle includes a first PTO shaft and a second PTO shaft, the first and second PTO shafts being removably mounted to a vehicle body rear structure and fitted to a power receiving unit on an implement side. The work vehicle also includes a PTO drive mechanism comprising a PTO transmission mechanism, the PTO drive mechanism transmitting rotational power from a power source to the first PTO shaft, and a storage unit storing the second PTO shaft. The work vehicle further includes a PTO transmission operation lever allowing a transmission operation to be performed on the PTO transmission mechanism, wherein the PTO transmission operation lever and the storage unit are provided in the vehicle body rear structure.

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