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US 2024/0191469 A1Published application
Controls for a work machine
AssigneeGreat Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
InventorsCameron Roehlk, Jason Carlson, John M. Relph
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Abstract
A compact work machine, such as a compact track loader and/or a compact utility loader, which can carry and operate a wide range of attachments while maintaining a reduced operating footprint
Claims20
A seat system for a work machine, the seat system comprising:
- a seat;
- a lap bar for helping retain a user in the seat, wherein said lap bar is connected to said seat;
- a display mounted on said lap bar and configured to display operational data of the work machine;
- and
- one or more control elements mounted to said one or more seat frame structure, wherein said control elements are configured to be manipulated by a user to control functions of said work machine.
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A work machine comprising:
- a frame;
- a drive assembly supporting the frame and configured to propel the frame;
- an engine or motor mounted on said frame and configured to power the drive assembly;
- an operator cab mounted to said frame;
- a seat mounted in said operator cab;
- a lap bar for helping retain a user in said seat, wherein said lap bar is connected to said seat;
- a display mounted on said lap bar, wherein said display is configured to display operational data of the engine or motor;
- and
- one or more control elements mounted to said seat, wherein at least one of said one or more control elements are configured to be manipulated by a user to generate control signals for said engine or motor.
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A method of reducing unintended feedback loops during operation of a work machine, the method comprising:
- suspending a seat on a mount in a cab of the work machine;
- mounting a lap bar to said seat;
- mounting a display to said lap bar;
- and
- mounting one or more control elements configured to be manipulated by a user to control functions of said work machine to said seat so that said one or more control elements are also suspended, thereby at least partially synchronizing movement of said seat and said one or more control elements and at least partially attenuating a transfer of energy from said cab to said seat to reduce the unintended feedback loops.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.