US3827040A
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Safety reminder system for power machines
Assignee: Auto Crane Co
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Filing: 1973-01-16
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Granted: 1974-07-30
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Expires: 1993-01-16
Abstract
Abstract A safety equipment system for operators of power machines comprising an operator''s safety equipment holder located adjacent to the power machine and a safety equipment switch carried by the equipment holder. The safety equipment holder includes a switch operator arm extending outwardly from the equipment holder for attaching the safety equipment thereto. When the safety equipment is supported on the operator arm, the operator arm will engage the safety equipment switch to hold the same in an open position; conversely removal of the safety equipment from the operator arm will cause the safety equipment switch to close. A safety floor mat is located at the operator''s position adjacent to the power machine, and a mat switch is carried by the floor mat and operable by the operator standing thereon. A machine power switch is carried by the machine and operably connected to the machine through the equipment switch and the mat switch whereby activation of the equipment switch and mat switch is necessary before power is applied to the machine. An equipment use reminder lamp is disposed on the equipment holder and operably connected to the power switch through the equipment switch. An alarm is disposed adjacent to the power machine and operably connected to the power switch through the equipment switch and the mat switch whereby, upon closing the power switch, the equipment use reminder lamp is activated, and upon activating the mat switching means, the alarm is activated, if the safety equipment has not been removed from the operator arm.
Inventors
- 👤 C Simmons
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:59
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16P; F16P3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
237 words
A safety equipment reminder system for operators of power machines and comprising operator safety equipment holder located adjacent to the power machine, safety equipment switching means carried by the equipment holder and engageable by the safety equipment, said safety equipment switching means being actuated by the removal of the safety equipment from the equipment holder, safety floor mat located at the operator''s position adjacent to the power machine, floor mat switching means carried by the floor mat and operable by the operator standing thereon, machine power switch carried by the machine and operably connected to the machine through the equipment switching means and the floor mat switching means whereby activation of the equipment switching means and the mat switching means is necessary before power is applied to the machine, equipment use reminder means disposed on the safety equipment holder and operably connected to the power switch through the equipment switching means, and alarm means disposed adjacent to the power machine and operably connected to the power switch through the equipment switching means and the floor mat switching means whereby upon closing the power switch, the equipment use reminder means is activated if the safety equipment has not been removed from the safety equipment holder and upon activating the floor mat switching means while said power switch is closed, the alarm switching means is activated if the safety equipment has not been removed from the safety equipment holder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
237 words
A safety equipment reminder system for operators of power machines and comprising operator safety equipment holder located adjacent to the power machine, safety equipment switching means carried by the equipment holder and engageable by the safety equipment, said safety equipment switching means being actuated by the removal of the safety equipment from the equipment holder, safety floor mat located at the operator''s position adjacent to the power machine, floor mat switching means carried by the floor mat and operable by the operator standing thereon, machine power switch carried by the machine and operably connected to the machine through the equipment switching means and the floor mat switching means whereby activation of the equipment switching means and the mat switching means is necessary before power is applied to the machine, equipment use reminder means disposed on the safety equipment holder and operably connected to the power switch through the equipment switching means, and alarm means disposed adjacent to the power machine and operably connected to the power switch through the equipment switching means and the floor mat switching means whereby upon closing the power switch, the equipment use reminder means is activated if the safety equipment has not been removed from the safety equipment holder and upon activating the floor mat switching means while said power switch is closed, the alarm switching means is activated if the safety equipment has not been removed from the safety equipment holder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
87 words
A safety equipment reminder system for operators of power machines as set forth in claim 1 wherein the safety equipment switching means comprises a spring loaded switch, and a Switch operator arm extending outwardly from the equipment holder for attaching the safety equipment thereto whereby the attachment of the safety equipment to the said operator arm will cause the said switch to be held in an open position and whereby removal of the safety equipment from the said operator arm will cause closure of the said switch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
A safety equipment reminder system for operators of power machines as set forth in claim 1 wherein the floor mat switching means comprises a normally open spring loaded switch and a multiswitch relay which is operably connected to the spring loaded switch, and each switch of the multi-switch relay being operably connected to the machine power switch and the safety equipment switching means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
A safety equipment reminder system for operators of power machines as set forth in claim 1 wherein the equipment use reminder means comprises a lamp which is located within the safety equipment holder and display means carried by the safety equipment holder for providing visual display for the power machine operator.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A safety equipment reminder system for operators of power machines as set forth in claim 1 wherein the alarm means comprises an electrically operated bell.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
232 words
A safety equipment reminder system for operators of power machines and comprising operator safety equipment holder located adjacent to the power machine, safety equipment switching means carried by the equipment holder and engageable by the safety equipment, said safety equipment switching means being actuated by the removal of the safety equipment from the equipment holder, safety floor mat located at the operator''s position adjacent to the power machine, floor mat switching means carried by the floor mat and operable by the operator standing thereon, machine power switch carried by the machine and operably connected to the machine through the equipment switching means and the floor mat switching means whereby activation of the equipment switching means and the mat switching means is necessary before power is applied to the machine, equipment use reminder means disposed on the safety equipment holder and operably connected to the power switch, and alarm means disposed adjacent to the power machine and operably connected to the power switch through the equipment switching means and the floor mat switching means whereby upon closing the power switch, the equipment use reminder means is activated if the safety equipment has not been removed from the safety equipment holder and upon activating the floor mat switching means while said power switch is closed, the alarm switching means is activated if the safety equipment has not been removed from the safety equipment holder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
232 words
A safety equipment reminder system for operators of power machines and comprising operator safety equipment holder located adjacent to the power machine, safety equipment switching means carried by the equipment holder and engageable by the safety equipment, said safety equipment switching means being actuated by the removal of the safety equipment from the equipment holder, safety floor mat located at the operator''s position adjacent to the power machine, floor mat switching means carried by the floor mat and operable by the operator standing thereon, machine power switch carried by the machine and operably connected to the machine through the equipment switching means and the floor mat switching means whereby activation of the equipment switching means and the mat switching means is necessary before power is applied to the machine, equipment use reminder means disposed on the safety equipment holder and operably connected to the power switch, and alarm means disposed adjacent to the power machine and operably connected to the power switch through the equipment switching means and the floor mat switching means whereby upon closing the power switch, the equipment use reminder means is activated if the safety equipment has not been removed from the safety equipment holder and upon activating the floor mat switching means while said power switch is closed, the alarm switching means is activated if the safety equipment has not been removed from the safety equipment holder.
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) | 1977-07-29 | 1978-01-28 | 1978-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-29 | 1982-01-28 | 1982-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-29 | 1986-01-28 | 1986-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |