Operator protection apparatus with an over-center linkage
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Feb 21, 2017
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Aug 18, 2016
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Feb 11, 2016
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Abstract
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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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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EXCEL INDUSTRIES INC | 200 S RIDGE ROAD HESSTON KS 67062 |
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- 2016 Application Filing Year
- B60R Class
- 4311 Applications Filed
- 3205 Patents Issued To-Date
- 74.35 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Bartel, Harlan John | Newton, US | 17 | 146 |
# of filed Patents : 17 Total Citations : 146 | |||
Nebel, Brian L | Hesston, US | 11 | 96 |
# of filed Patents : 11 Total Citations : 96 | |||
Steinert, Royce A | Hutchinson, US | 15 | 166 |
# of filed Patents : 15 Total Citations : 166 |
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- 9 Citation Count
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