US3727873A
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Adjustable crane seat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-19
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Granted: 1973-04-17
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Expires: 1991-07-19
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle and equipment seat support to allow one operator to efficiently operate the carrying vehicle and any mounted equipment where the controls of the mounted equipment are remotely mounted on the vehicle at a station different from that at which the vehicle controls are located, said combination including a first main seat support, a swingable arm with the seat rotatably journalled on the end of the arm, and belt means interconnecting the seat and the main support standard, so that when the swingable arm is rotated, it will travel through an arc about the main seat support and, simultaneously, the seat will be rotated relative to an axis through the main seat support.
Inventors
- 👤 J Hill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 18:02
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D49/00; B62D49/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
An equipment and vehicle seat combination comprising: a fixed first standard with an upper portion and a lower portion being adapted for rigid connection to a support surface on the vehicle; an arm member journaled to the first standard above the upper portion of said first standard, said arm having an outer portion; a second standard rigidly secured on the outer portion of said arm; a rotatable seat support journaled to the second standard and said seat support having a lower portion, rotatable therewith, below said arm and said second standard; loop means encircling the upper portion of said fixed first standard and said rotatable lower portion of said seat support to transmit torque, manually applied to said seat support, to said arm member causing rotatable adjustment of said seat support relative to said second standard and rotatable adjustment of said arm member relative to said first standard; and a seat means connected to said seat support for rotatable movement with said arm about said first standard and rotatable adjustment relative to said second standard.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
An equipment and vehicle seat combination comprising: a fixed first standard with an upper portion and a lower portion being adapted for rigid connection to a support surface on the vehicle; an arm member journaled to the first standard above the upper portion of said first standard, said arm having an outer portion; a second standard rigidly secured on the outer portion of said arm; a rotatable seat support journaled to the second standard and said seat support having a lower portion, rotatable therewith, below said arm and said second standard; loop means encircling the upper portion of said fixed first standard and said rotatable lower portion of said seat support to transmit torque, manually applied to said seat support, to said arm member causing rotatable adjustment of said seat support relative to said second standard and rotatable adjustment of said arm member relative to said first standard; and a seat means connected to said seat support for rotatable movement with said arm about said first standard and rotatable adjustment relative to said second standard.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein positioning means are provided to interconnect said arm and the upper portion of said first standard at predetermined positions of swing of said arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wHerein the upper portion of said first standard comprises a fixed pulley wheel encircled by said loop means and the lower portion of said rotatable seat support comprises a pulley wheel encircled by said loop means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first standard comprises a tubular member and said arm includes a depending support shaft journalled in the column of said tubular member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein spring biased positioning means are provided, said means to interengage said arm and the upper portion of said first standard at predetermined positions of swing of said arm and to catch and lock said arm in said position on swinging movement by an operator.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein the distal end of said arm is provided with a rigidly connected seat spindle, comprising said second standard, and said rotatable seat support is journalled in said spindle.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-04-16 | 1976-10-16 | 1977-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-16 | 1980-10-16 | 1981-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-16 | 1984-10-16 | 1985-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |