Mechanical proximity sensor for a slidable extension of a worker support apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11732487
APP PUB NO 20200392745A1
SERIAL NO

16443544

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Apparatus, devices, and methods relating to a mechanical proximity sensor for a slidable extension. An illustrative apparatus may comprise an elevated platform and an extension slidably extendable from the elevated platform toward a workpiece. The apparatus also may comprise a probe coupled movably to the extension. The apparatus further may comprise an indicator connected to the probe and configured to rotate from a first orientation to a second orientation in response to engagement between the probe and the workpiece as the extension approaches the workpiece. The indicator may be configured to complete rotation from the first orientation to the second orientation when a leading edge of the extension is located at a predetermined distance from the workpiece.

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THE BOEING COMPANY929 LONG BRIDGE DRIVE ARLINGTON VA 22202

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  • 2019 Application Filing Year
  • B64F Class
  • 693 Applications Filed
  • 447 Patents Issued To-Date
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McKenna, August West Everett, US 3 5

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