Frank R Sable

Title: Frank R. Sable: Patents in Vehicle Design and Operator Safety

Introduction

Frank R. Sable is an inventor associated with Wickliffe, Ohio. His work includes inventions for vehicle platforms and operator safety, with 3 patents listed.

Latest Patents

Sable’s patent for an “Elevating Device for a Work Vehicle” describes a motor-driven lifting mechanism that raises a platform while helping it move smoothly and remain at a selected angle relative to the vehicle frame. Guide assemblies support the platform’s movement and reduce unwanted forces on the lifting shaft. The design addresses concerns such as bulky mechanisms, premature wear, jerky operation, and difficulty maintaining platform position, and is particularly suited to automatic guided vehicles.

His “Operator Restraint System” patent describes a lap-belt arrangement for material-handling vehicles. The system is designed to release one end of the belt when a transverse impact occurs, such as during a side tipover. This approach aims to address risks associated with a restraint that remains fastened during such an event.

Career Highlights

Sable’s listed company affiliations include Caterpillar Industrial Inc. and Towmotor Corporation. The patents described here reflect work on practical vehicle mechanisms and safety systems.

Collaborations

Sable’s listed coworkers include Robert E. Hefner and James C. Barton. Their names provide context for the professional relationships associated with his work.

Conclusion

Frank R. Sable’s patent record highlights engineering efforts focused on smoother platform movement and improved operator safety in work and material-handling vehicles.