US3827747A
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Adjustable seat for an industrial truck
Assignee: Doosan Bobcat North America Inc
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Filing: 1972-10-05
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Granted: 1974-08-06
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Expires: 1992-10-05
Abstract
Abstract A device for biasing to a forwardly tilted position in an industrial truck a seat assembly of the type which can be swung outwardly from a forwardly facing operative position to a rearwardly facing non-operative position for the purpose of enabling easy removal and installation of storage batteries in electric fork trucks. The biasing device normally spring loads the seat assembly to said tilted position so as to facilitate such manipulation of the seat.
Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:02
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/02; B60N2/04; B60N2/06; B60N2/062; B60N2/14; B60N2/143; B60N2/24; B60N2/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
An operator''s seat assembly for industrial trucks and the like comprising mounting means extending transversely of the truck and supported from the truck for pivotal movement about transverse pivot means in a direction longitudinal of the truck, operator''s seat and support means connected to said mounting means from one end thereof about vertical pivot means and detachable from the opposite end thereof for enabling the seat and suppOrt means to be actuated transversely outwardly from a forwardly facing operative position for operating the truck to a rearwardly facing non-operative position extending transversely outwardly of one side of the truck, and means for pivoting said mounting means and seat and support means about said transverse pivot means including a housing secured to the mounting means and pivotable therewith, an abutment secured to the truck in vertically spaced relation from the housing, and spring urged striker means mounted operatively between the housing and abutment for urging the seat and support and mounting means toward a forwardly pivoted position about said transverse pivot means, said striker, including a transverse shaft mounted from said housing, a coil spring on said shaft operatively connected to the mounting means and to a striker element urging the latter into abutment with the abutment means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
207 words
An operator''s seat assembly for industrial trucks and the like comprising mounting means extending transversely of the truck and supported from the truck for pivotal movement about transverse pivot means in a direction longitudinal of the truck, operator''s seat and support means connected to said mounting means from one end thereof about vertical pivot means and detachable from the opposite end thereof for enabling the seat and suppOrt means to be actuated transversely outwardly from a forwardly facing operative position for operating the truck to a rearwardly facing non-operative position extending transversely outwardly of one side of the truck, and means for pivoting said mounting means and seat and support means about said transverse pivot means including a housing secured to the mounting means and pivotable therewith, an abutment secured to the truck in vertically spaced relation from the housing, and spring urged striker means mounted operatively between the housing and abutment for urging the seat and support and mounting means toward a forwardly pivoted position about said transverse pivot means, said striker, including a transverse shaft mounted from said housing, a coil spring on said shaft operatively connected to the mounting means and to a striker element urging the latter into abutment with the abutment means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
An operator''s seat assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein a release handle is connected to said striker element for actuating the latter element and the coil spring so that the seat assembly may be then manipulated from a forwardly pivoted position to a non-pivoted operative position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
An operator''s seat assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein complementary biased surfaces are formed on said abutment and striker means for holding the seat assembly in a forwardly pivoted position when such surfaces are actuated into abutment with each other.
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) | 1977-08-05 | 1978-02-04 | 1978-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-05 | 1982-02-04 | 1982-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-05 | 1986-02-04 | 1986-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |