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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 18, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 17, 2005
Phillip John Black, McConnellsburg, PA (US);
Phillip John Black, McConnellsburg, PA (US);
JLG Industries, Inc., McConnellsburg, PA (US);
Abstract
A split grip control lever is suitable for operating heavy machinery and includes a fixed base portion that provides secure operator support during operation of the machine. A movable upper portion is pivotable relative to the fixed base portion by the user's thumb and index finger to control operation of machine components. The movable upper portion and the fixed base portion preferably define a substantially continuous profile. Additionally, a control device is placed inside the fixed base portion of the grip, allowing for a shorter control shaft that pivots at or near the center of the unit. This arrangement facilitates control of the equipment.