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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 21, 2010
Filed:
Sep. 20, 2006
Eiji Akahane, Tokyo, JP;
Nobumi Toyoura, Tokyo, JP;
Shigeru Kojima, Tokyo, JP;
Masayuki Takano, Hyogo, JP;
Eiji Akahane, Tokyo, JP;
Nobumi Toyoura, Tokyo, JP;
Shigeru Kojima, Tokyo, JP;
Masayuki Takano, Hyogo, JP;
Caterpillar S.A.R.L., Geneva, CH;
Abstract
In a work machine equipped with a switchover means enabling selective operation of traveling devices and a work device by means of common operating levers, switchover can easily be performed and also easily recognized. In a work machine having traveling devices and a work device, operating levers that are capable of operating the traveling devices and the work device are respectively disposed at the sides of an operating seat. A foot switch connected to a controller is disposed in the proximity of and operable with a foot of an operator seated at the operating seat. While the foot switch is being operated with the foot, the traveling devices are operated by the operating levers through the controller. While the foot switch is not being operated, the work device is operated by means of the operating levers through the controller.