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US 2024/0191476 A1Published application
Display for a work machine
AssigneeGreat Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
InventorsCameron Roehlk, Jason Carlson
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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 lap bar for mounting proximate to a seat of a work machine, the lap bar comprising:
- a first portion operable to be mounted along a first axis that is oblique to a horizontal plane;
- a second portion pivotable about the first axis;
- a display mounted on said second portion, wherein said display is configured to display operational data of the work machine;
- and
- one or more control elements mounted on said second portion and configured to receive control inputs.
2 more elements
A seat system for a work machine, the seat system comprising:
- a seat;
- and
- a lap bar for helping retain a user in the seat, said lap bar comprising—
- a first portion mounted to said seat along a first axis that is oblique to a horizontal plane,
- a second portion connected to said first portion and pivotable about the first axis, and
- a display mounted on said second portion and configured to display operational data of the work machine.
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A computer-implemented method of interfacing with a user of a work machine, the computer-implemented method comprising:
- determining that a pivotable portion of a lap bar is in an operational position via a sensor configured to detect a position of said pivotable portion, wherein said pivotable portion pivots about a stationary portion mounted to a seat of the work machine and extending obliquely relative to a horizontal plane;
- displaying operational data of the work machine via a touch screen display mounted on said pivotable portion;
- and
- receiving control inputs via said touch screen display.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.