Ratchet assembly and rotational sensor drive mechanism
US9541195B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01C19/12
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A ratchet assembly may include a steer ring, a steer ring side structure, a steer cylinder bracket arm, a steer cylinder, a ratchet lock gear, a steering collar, a ratchet cylinder, a ratchet lock bar, and at least one sensor. When in a particular locked position, operation of the steer cylinder rotates the steer ring, the ratchet lock gear, and the steering collar. When in an unlocked position, operation of the steer cylinder rotates the steer ring around the ratchet lock gear.
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