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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 06, 2010
Filed:
Sep. 27, 2007
Dave Lucas, Metamora, IL (US);
James D. Morris, Jr., Peoria, IL (US);
Tyler Henderson, Peoria, IL (US);
Roger G. Obourn, Washington, IL (US);
Jamie L. Mcclintock, Washington, IL (US);
Rafael Dela Rosa, Dunlap, IL (US);
Marc D. Proud, Kingston Mines, IL (US);
Dave Lucas, Metamora, IL (US);
James D. Morris, Jr., Peoria, IL (US);
Tyler Henderson, Peoria, IL (US);
Roger G. Obourn, Washington, IL (US);
Jamie L. McClintock, Washington, IL (US);
Rafael dela Rosa, Dunlap, IL (US);
Marc D. Proud, Kingston Mines, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc, Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
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.