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Caterpillar Inc.

Monster Robot, Inc.

Douglas D Schumann

Stephen W Rector

Douglas J Malewicki

Robert M Kubinski

Robert R Siegler

Philip C Emmons

An electrical transmission control mechanism for shifting a transmission of a machine is provided. The control mechanism includes a control assembly that has rotational motion. A plurality of contactless sensors detect the amount of rotational movement of the control assembly and responsively produce signals that are indicative of a desired speed and/or direction of the transmission. A coupling arrangement couples the rotational motion of the control assembly to the contactless sensors to isolate the contactless sensors from mechanical loading that is imposed on the control assembly.

Electrically noncontacting transmission control mechanism

A mechanical robot having hydraulically operated arms, mandible claws, neck, head and jaw, resembles a giant prehistoric reptile. It is driven from an on-board cockpit and is capable of picking up an automobile and crushing it, then biting into it with large teeth located within a powerful jaw. Various audible and visual effects are produced during operation thereby generating a frightful spectacle for exhibition, promotion and entertainment. The robot is capable of folding into a rigid structure and being attached to a trailer tractor for road hauling on its own wheels.

Trailerable robot for crushing vehicles

An inductively coupled position sensing system wherein voltages induced in plural stationary sensor coils are combined and synchronously detected. Variation in the induced voltages results from movement of a drive coil mechanically coupled to a member the position or orientation of which is of interest.

Inductively coupled position detection system

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Southington, CT, United States of America

Douglas D Schumann