Construction vehicle safety mechanism
OwnerZachary Paul Liollioinventor
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Abstract
A safety mechanism for use on a vehicle is provided. The safety mechanism comprises a buffer and a sensor that is configured to send an electrical signal to processing circuitry in the vehicle when the sensor is activated. Sufficient movement of the buffer activates the sensor. A drive line may also be provided with the buffer connected to the drive line. Movement of the buffer may cause rotation of the drive line, and sufficient rotation of the drive line may activate the sensor.
Claims20
A safety mechanism for use with a vehicle, the safety mechanism comprising:
- a tongue configured for connection to the vehicle;
- a drive line coupled with the tongue, the drive line having a longitudinal axis;
- a sensor coupled with the drive line and configured for electrical communication with a braking system of the vehicle;
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- at least one buffer attached to the drive line and rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the drive line.
A safety mechanism for use with a vehicle, the safety mechanism comprising:
- a drive line configured for connection to the vehicle, the drive line having a first longitudinal axis;
- the drive line comprising at least one sensor, the at least one sensor configured to output a stop signal to a braking system of the vehicle in response to rotation of the drive line about the first longitudinal axis;
- a pair of buffers disposed on opposite ends of the drive line and rotatable in response to rotation of the drive line about the first longitudinal axis;
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- a treadle extending between the pair of buffers, the treadle defining a second longitudinal axis, wherein the first and second longitudinal axes are substantially parallel.
A safety mechanism for use with a vehicle, the safety mechanism comprising:
- a tongue configured for connection to the vehicle;
- a drive line coupled with the tongue, the drive line defining a longitudinal axis;
- wherein the drive line comprises at least one gear in operative engagement with a cam, wherein the cam is movable in response to rotation of the drive line about the longitudinal axis;
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- at least one buffer coupled with the drive line and rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the drive line.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.