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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 09, 2010
Filed:
Oct. 29, 2008
Jay T. Hulscher, Waseca, MN (US);
Greg D. Finnes, Mantorville, MN (US);
Jay T. Hulscher, Waseca, MN (US);
Greg D. Finnes, Mantorville, MN (US);
Caterpillar Forest Products Inc, Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A headboard assembly connected to a machine frame includes a stationary gate that is pivotally connected to the frame and a moveable gate disposed in slidable engagement with the stationary gate. A linear actuator pivotally connects the moveable gate to the frame via first and second pin joints. The linear actuator selectively extends and retracts the moveable gate relative to the stationary gate when the headboard assembly is in an operating position. The linear actuator is further arranged to selectively tilt the headboard assembly relative to the frame when the headboard assembly is in a service position.