Operator protection apparatus with an over-center linkage

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9573548
APP PUB NO 20160236640A1
SERIAL NO

15041718

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Aspects hereof relate to an operator protection apparatus having at least one over-center linkage. In some aspects, an operator protection apparatus can be raised and lowered by an operator from a seated position, for example, on a terrain working vehicle. Additionally, the at least one over-center linkage may automatically lock in the operator protection apparatus in a raised position. Accordingly, a mechanical force is then required to overcome the lock, and allow the operator protection apparatus to return to a lowered position.

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EXCEL INDUSTRIES INC200 S RIDGE ROAD HESSTON KS 67062

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  • 2016 Application Filing Year
  • B60R Class
  • 4311 Applications Filed
  • 3205 Patents Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bartel, Harlan John Newton, US 17 146
Nebel, Brian L Hesston, US 11 96
Steinert, Royce A Hutchinson, US 15 166

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