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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 11, 2000
Filed:
Jun. 01, 1998
Gerald P Simmons, Morton, IL (US);
Ronald L Saltzer, Princeville, IL (US);
Jeffrey A Moore, Waterman, IL (US);
Lynn A Sutton, Kewanee, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A work machine having an adjustable operator station including a cab having a floor and an operator station. The operator station has (i) a platform which is pivotally mounted to the floor, (ii) a pair of rollers which are secured to the platform, wherein the pair of rollers contact the floor so as to support the support structure above the floor, and (iii) a seat secured to the platform. The work machine further includes a locking mechanism for locking the platform at any one of a plurality of positions relative to the floor. An associated method for positioning the operator station relative to the cab floor of the work machine is also disclosed.