Caterpillar Inc.

Rafael R Dela Rosa

Jamie Lance McClintock

Brad Robert Van De Veer

Steven Conrad Budde

Michael David Case

Keegan Wade Roach

Mihai Lazaroiu

Douglas Jay Husted

Robert L Stamate

Roger G Obourn

Lalit S Deshpande

Tyler Henderson

Mark C Redden

Marc Daniel Proud

Wolfgang R Seidel

Dave Lucas

Randy Johnson

James D Morris, Jr

Norman R Miller

A work machine, an implement control console, a plurality of unique implement control pods, and a method of installing an implement control pod onto a work machine are disclosed. The work machine comprises a power unit, a locomotive device, an implement arm, a work tool, and an implement control console for controlling one or more functions of the work machine's components. The implement control console comprises a universal mounting bracket and an implement control pod, where the plurality of unique implement control pods may be installed, one at a time, to the universal mounting bracket. Advantageously, the plurality of unique implement control pods share a number of components, while the design of each implement control pod allows for concurrent one-handed operation.

Implement control console for work machines

Windshield of a cab

A machine includes a seat assembly and a mechanical strut attached to the seat assembly. The mechanical strut, free of pneumatic seals, is positioned to move at least a portion of an armrest of the seat assembly along a horizontal axis. A length adjustment mechanism is movable to release a friction lock mechanism within the mechanical strut. The mechanical strut is telescopically movable through a continuous range of armrest lengths when the friction lock mechanism is released.

Seat assembly including a mechanical strut and machine using same

Joystick

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Apex, NC, United States of America

Rafael R Dela Rosa