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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 02, 2008
Filed:
Aug. 31, 2004
Applicants:
Jonathan Chase Catton, Brimfield, IL (US);
Daniel Edward Shearer, Metamora, IL (US);
Inventors:
Jonathan Chase Catton, Brimfield, IL (US);
Daniel Edward Shearer, Metamora, IL (US);
Assignee:
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60K 26/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An adjustable control pedestal for a work machine. The control pedestal may include a base configured to be rigidly mounted to a chassis of the work machine. The control pedestal may also include an armrest portion having a joystick mounted thereto configured to control at least one function of the work machine, the armrest portion being connected to the base and configured to enable an operator to rest an arm on the armrest portion while operating the joystick. The armrest portion may be linearly movable relative to the base.