Operator platform suspension with lower reaction bumper

Abstract

An apparatus is configured for attachment to a power machine. The apparatus includes first and second side plates, a lower plate, a platform assembly and a first bumper. Each of the first and second side plates is configured for pivotal attachment to the power machine at a first pivot joint. The lower plate has a fixed orientation relative to each of the first and second side plates. The platform assembly comprises a platform and a frame, wherein the frame is attached to each of the first and second side plates at a second pivot joint. The first bumper is disposed between the platform and the lower plate. An exemplary method of supporting a load applied on an apparatus of a power machine includes applying the load onto the platform and compressing the first bumper between the platform and the lower plate.

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