Case Corporation

William B Rodriguez

Thomas G Lykken

Steven D Wilcox

Jeremy R Eichenberger

Jeff S Lovold

Alan S Olson

Steven C Erickson

Burton D Fischer

Ronnie R Danielson

Amanda S Peterson

Kendall C Majer

Ryan L Haugen

Todd M Blumer

Jeremy Eichenberger

Bryan J Garberg

A control console for a mobile machine includes a lower support device, a first platform and a pair of links pivotally coupled between the support device and the first platform. A second platform is mounted atop the first platform for sliding movement parallel thereto and a compression mechanism coacts with the platforms and secures them in respective positions. More specifically, each platform includes a horizontal support member and a web extending downwardly from such members. The platform webs are closely proximate one another and when the compression mechanism is tightened, the webs and one of the links are compressed together. Web/link compression prevents up-down movement of the platforms in unison and also prevents movement of the second platform with respect to the first platform. A new method for moving the position of a control lever mounted on the console is also disclosed.

Position-adjustable control console

In the improvement, the slot portions are in a plate fixed with respect to the control lever. The mechanism includes an auxiliary lever and a selection device mounted for movement by the auxiliary lever for selecting a slot portion. The mechanism is used in an apparatus for manipulating plural valves. Such apparatus has two control assemblies, each having a valve control lever coupled to its respective plate, and two auxiliary levers. In a specific embodiment, each auxiliary lever is coupled to a selection bracket having parallel quadrant members with a selection device, e.g., a pin, mounted between the members. The pin is retained in registry with the selected one of the slot portions by a retention mechanism bearing against the selection bracket.

Mechanism for selecting limits of travel of a lever

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Fargo, ND, United States of America

William B Rodriguez