Abstract: Disclosed are power systems, and power machines employing the power systems, having dual in-line pumps configured to supply hydraulic fluid to respective left and right side travel motors of the power machine. In some exemplary embodiments, pump pintle arm controls and a single centering mechanism for the pintle arm controls are provided. The single centering mechanism is configured to center the pintle arms for each of the two pumps. Also in some exemplary embodiments, a mechanical control linkage configuration allows the separate pump pintle arm controls to be positioned on a side of the pump substantially one behind the other. This allows hydraulic connections to the pumps to be placed on top of the pump assembly, improving the routing of hydraulic hoses in the power machine.

Abstract: Provided is a robot. The robot includes a main body provided with a traveling wheel and a traveling motor for rotating the traveling wheel, a seating body including a seat body and disposed above the main body, a seat body actuator for operating the seat body, a plurality of accessories selectively mounted on an accessory mounting portion disposed on at least one of the main body or the seating body, and a processor for controlling the traveling motor and the seat body actuator based on a type of accessory mounted on the accessory mounting portion.

Abstract: A vibration device 10 includes top plate assembly 12 defining cavity 27 therein that is configured and dimensioned to receive actuator plate 19 such that the actuator plate 19 is in direct contact with the top plate assembly 12. The actuator plate 19 transmits thereby a vibration signal represented by an oscillating vibratory force to the top plate assembly 12 to operate the oscillating vibration device. Vibration device 10 further includes base plate assembly 14 for the vibration device 10. The top plate assembly 12 is configured and dimensioned to be mounted on the base plate assembly 14. The base plate assembly 14 includes actuator mounting assembly 20 that is configured to receive actuator 50 generating a vibration signal represented by an oscillating vibratory force. A method of operating the oscillating vibration device 10 includes transmitting a vibration signal represented by an oscillating vibratory force to foot plate assembly 12.

Abstract: A floor-plate side opening part (17B) through which each lever part (24, 26) of a traveling lever pedal (21) is inserted is provided on a front side of a floor plate (18). A mat-side opening part (19C) corresponding to the floor-plate side opening part (17B) is provided on a floor mat (19). A cover member (32) formed of a flat plate part (33) covering the mat-side opening part (19C) and having a slit (33A, 33B) allowing tilting of each lever part (24, 26) and a cylindrical part (34) extending from the flat plate part (33) is provided on the mat-side opening part (19C). An entire-circumferential lip part (19D) is provided on the mat-side opening part 19C. An entire-circumferential stepped part (35) for sealing a space from the entire-circumferential lip part (19D) is provided on the flat plate part (33).

Abstract: A mechanical linkage between operator input devices and actuators including a junction having a first portion operably coupled to an operator input device and a second portion operably coupled to an actuator. The first and second portions of the junction are connected when a cab is in an operating position and disconnected when a cab is in a service position. When connected, the first and second portions create a solid connection between the operator input device and the actuator. When the first and second portions are disconnected, the operator input will be not be operably coupled to the actuator. Movement of the cab to the operating position will cause the first and second portions to become connected and movement away from the operating position will cause the first and second portions to become disconnected.

Abstract: A vehicle with a manual controlled hydrostatic pump and a pod that can be rotated between an open position and closed position without disconnecting operator controls in the pod from the manual controlled hydrostatic pump. The pod may also be physically isolated form the vehicle frame.

Abstract: A mobility device, including a base, a first omnidirectional wheel mounted at a first side of a forward portion of the base to rotate about a first axis, a second omnidirectional wheel mounted at a second side of the forward portion of the base to rotate about the first axis, a third wheel mounted at a rearward portion of the base to rotate about a second axis, a drive system to move the first omnidirectional wheel, the second omnidirectional wheel, and the third wheel according to input received indicating a desired motion of the mobility device, a seat for a user of the mobility device, and a linear actuator coupling the seat to the base to drive the adjustable seat in a vertical direction according to the input received indicating the desired motion of the mobility device.

Abstract: A forklift truck with a forward-tilting cab and a method for reducing the container-loading height of the forklift truck, include a cab and a frame, the cab being connected to the frame so as to be able to tilt forward; and also including a locating mechanism, which is removably provided between the cab and frame when the cab is tilted forward to reduce the cab height, so as to locate the cab when the cab is tilted forward to a preset angle. When loading into a container, the cab of the forklift truck is tilted forward to a preset angle, so that the overall height of the forklift truck is reduced to a height suitable for loading in a container, and the locating mechanism is used to locate the cab, so that the cab is kept in a state in which it is tilted forward to a preset angle.

Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a cab unit (3) tiltable relative to a vehicle frame (2) between a lowered state and a raised state. A first circuit (10) on the vehicle frame circulates a first medium. A second circuit (20) in the cab unit circulates a second medium. A heat transfer arrangement (4) transfers heat between the media. The arrangement includes a first heat transfer unit (11) on the vehicle frame, and in the first circuit and the first medium flows through it, and a second heat transfer unit (21) on the cab unit and in the second circuit and the second medium flows through it. These heat transfer units (11, 21) are in heat-transferring contact when the cab unit is in the lowered state and are separated when the cab unit is in the raised state.

Abstract: A front panel opening/closing system includes a hydraulic cylinder, a tilt cylinder, a tilt pump, and a valve. The hydraulic cylinder is connected to a front panel of a cap to perform an operation of opening/closing the front panel. The tilt cylinder is connected to the cap to perform an operation of tilting the cap. The tilt pump is connected to the hydraulic cylinder and the tilt cylinder through a hydraulic line to provide oil pressure. The valve is disposed at the hydraulic line of the tilt pump and the tilt cylinder. When the valve is positioned at a first position, the oil pressure is supplied from a hydraulic pump to the hydraulic cylinder and the tilt cylinder through the hydraulic line. When the valve is positioned at a second position, the oil pressure is supplied from the hydraulic pump only to the tilt cylinder through the hydraulic line.

Abstract: A road finishing machine includes a control panel that can be selectively swiveled about a first swivel axis and a second swivel axis, where one operational control each is provided for the first and the second swivel axes for separately unlocking and/or locking a swiveling capacity around the respective swivel axis. One counter surface is fixed to the control panel for each of the operational controls. The swivel axes can be unlocked by pulling the respective operational control in the direction of the respective counter surface, and the control panel can be swiveled into the same direction.

Abstract: A transfer box for transferring movements and forces from a gearshift lever of a tiltable vehicle cab portion to a gearbox includes a first frame portion mounted on the cab portion, the first frame portion including at least one first journalled lever portion and being connectable to cable ends or push rods connected to the gear shift lever, a second frame portion mounted on a vehicle chassis, the second frame portion including at least one journalled second lever portion and being connected to the gearbox via cable ends or pushrods, wherein the first lever portions and the second lever portions interact to enable movement/force transfer from the cable ends/push rods connected to the first lever portions to the cable ends/push rods connected to the second lever portions. The at least one first and the at least one second lever portions are provided with wedge shaped cooperating portions.

Abstract: A motor vehicle has a body, a wheel rotatably supported and coaxially disposed on the body, and an occupant riding portion supported by the body. The motor vehicle is provided with a body attitude detector for detecting an attitude of the body and a body attitude controller for controlling the body attitude detected by the body attitude detector, wherein, in response to an inertial force or a centrifugal force generated by acceleration, deceleration or a turning motion of the motor vehicle, the occupant riding portion is moved so as to balance the inertial force or the centrifugal force. The motor vehicle further includes an occupant attitude controller for controlling an attitude of the occupant riding portion in accordance with a detection value detected by the body attitude detector.

Abstract: A hood for a loader work machine is provided at the rear end of the frame body and downwardly of the transverse connecting member between the pair of right/left support frame members. The transverse connecting member includes a front wall plate and an upper wall plate projecting rearward from an upper end of the front wall plate. The upper wall plate of the transverse connecting member is disposed more downwardly than the vertical center of the cabin. A rear portion of the upper wall plate is inclined downwardly rearward. A hood upper wall is provided for covering a rear upper side between the pair of right/left support frame members. A front end portion of the hood upper wall is connected to the rear portion of the upper wall plate of the transverse connecting member. The hood upper wall is inclined downwardly rearward in correspondence with the rear portion of the upper wall plate.

Abstract: A work machine includes a frame supported for movement over the ground, a prime mover for driving movement of the frame, an operator compartment supported on the frame and a cradle coupling the operator compartment to the frame. The cradle is pivotable between an operating position and a service position and includes a biasing mechanism for biasing cradle toward the service position and an isolation mount coupling the operator compartment to the cradle. The isolation mount permits deflection of the operator compartment relative to the cradle along a selected axis. A latch mechanism releasably couples the cradle to the frame and a handle is provided for actuating the latch mechanism. The isolation mount includes a deformable member having a void defining the selected axis. The axis can be aligned with a force exerted on the cradle by the operator compartment to reduce stress on the biasing member.

Abstract: In a coaxial two-wheeled vehicle, an attitude controller (84) calculates motor torque Tgyr for maintaining a base so that it has a target angle from deviation between base angle command ?ref serving as attitude command and current base angle ?0 calculated by using a gyro sensor (13) and an acceleration sensor (14). On the other hand, at a position proportional controller (86R), a differentiator (88R) and a velocity proportional controller (89R), there is performed PD control with respect to deviation between rotation position command Prefr of a motor rotor (92R) for right wheel and current rotation position ?r of a motor rotor (92R). A current control amplifier (91R) generates motor current on the basis of added value of motor torque which is the control result and estimated load torque T1 calculated by using pressure sensors to drive the motor rotor (92R).

Abstract: A connection assembly for a truck is provided, the truck including a chassis accommodating one or more components, a pivotable driver's cabin, wherein an arrangement associated with the components on the chassis is arranged, wherein the cabin is mounted to the chassis by a pivotable mounting arrangement; and a flexible connection arrangement linking the components of the chassis and the associated arrangement arranged in the cabin, wherein the pivotable mounting arrangement includes a linkage arm having a rear end which is pivotably mounted to a chassis bracket and a front end where the cabin is pivotably mounted; and the flexible connection arrangement is mounted to the linkage arm. The required space around the pivoting mounting point can be significantly reduced, as it is realised that by using a frontal pivot point in the design of the pivotable mounting arrangement, the flexible connection arrangement, i.e.

Abstract: A wheelchair provides a seat mounted to a base preferably through use of a universal joint to provide for selective orientation of the seat. A pair of actuators are interposed between the seat and base so that selective extension and retraction of the actuators orients the seat as desired. A level sensing device(s) provides suitable output signals to control the extension and retraction of the actuators, and thus the final orientation of the seat. This allows a wheelchair occupant to remain level while the chair traverses uneven ground or to selectively reposition the seat to relieve pressure points without the assistance of an attendant.

Abstract: The quantity that a brake pedal 5 disposed inside a cab is stepped on is communicated to a link 10a through rods 9a and 9b, and rotates a shaft 23. The rotation of the shaft is communicated through a link 10b to a rod 9c, and a push rod 27 of a hydraulic booster 2 is pushed in by a link 10c. An adjuster 15 connecting the rod 9a and the rod 9b supports the rod 9a enabling a slide movement in the axial direction, and at the same time forces both rods in the direction to extend away from each other by a spring disposed inside. The relative displacement of the chassis frame and the cab is absorbed by the adjuster.

Abstract: A rearwardly swinging operator enclosure is provided for a skid-steer loader having vertical lift arms. The enclosure, as well as the links coupling the lift arms to the loader are both pivotally mounted high on laterally spaced apart support posts carried at the rear of the enclosure. The raised pivotal mountings permit the enclosure to swing rearwardly and high above the loader components housed beneath the enclosure to allow maintenance activities to be conveniently carried out from the front of the loader. The raised pivotal mountings further permit the use of a cross member to reinforce both the support posts and lift arm links and yet avoid interference with swinging movement of the enclosure or lift links. With the cross member positioned near the top of the support posts, rear visibility is enhanced.

Abstract: A skid steer loader control linkage engageable by an operator for controlling speed and direction of the vehicle. The control linkage operatively engages a roll over protection structure that is shiftable between a lowered operating position and a raised position whereat vehicle compartments are exposed for access by the operator. The engagement of the control linkage against the roll over protection structure shifts the control linkage between an operative position and an inoperative position as the roll over protection structure shifts between the raised and lowered positions.

Abstract: A backhoe having an engine hood defining a recess for receiving part of a bottom surface of a driver's seat, and an engine mounted in horizontal posture inside the engine hood. The engine hood includes, in plan view, a first hood space corresponding to the recess, a second hood space and a third hood space arranged laterally of the recess, and a fourth hood space disposed rearwardly of the recess. A cooling air intake is formed in one of the second and third hood spaces, and a cooling air outlet is formed in the other of the second and third hood spaces.

Abstract: A device for suspension of a driver's cab (2) in relation to chassis (1) of a motor vehicle includes four hydraulic cylinders (5a-5d), each consisting of a hollow body connected to the chassis. A piston (9) slides axially in each body and delimits an upper chamber (10) and a lower chamber (11) therein. Each piston is integral with a first rod (12) connected to the cab and with a second rod (13) connected to the chassis. Ducts (17a-17d) are filled with virtually incompressible fluid and connect the upper chamber of a given cylinder to the lower chamber of the cylinder which is diagonally opposite thereto.

Abstract: A gear shift mechanism for tilt cab trucks comprises a lever-receiving structure disposed on the engine/transmission structure. The lever-receiving structure includes a ball joint. The shift lever is removably received in a socket of the ball. When the cab is tilted, the lever becomes detached from the ball joint and is centered in its through-hole in the cab floor or engine hood by bands or wires and tensile springs, which are fixed or tensioned between the lever and the edges of the through-hole.

Abstract: A hand-operated brake actuator defining an integral portion of a console for an automobile seating arrangement. The actuator includes a primary lever arm (32) which defines a portion of the frame of the console and carries a compartment access cover. The primary lever arm is mounted for independent pivotable movement with respect to a secondary lever arm. The primary lever arm pivots the secondary lever arm which is retained in an engaged position to hold a brake cable in tension by a pull-to-release pawl mechanism. In the engaged position of the actuator, the primary lever arm is independently returnable to the stored position. A stationary ratchet sector member and a pawl are mounted on the secondary lever. The pawl ratchets over the ratchet sector and holds the secondary lever in the engaged position. A brake cable is attached to the secondary lever and is thereby held in tension.

Abstract: A throttle controlling system in a cab-over-engine truck for a positive and remote transmission of a accelerator pedal displacement to an engine mounted fuel control lever. The link system permits raising of the cab into its tilted position without disconnecting of any part of the link system by simply folding out the members thereof. The link system also facilitates a cab isolation from vibration and hunting of the truck frame by a scissor-like geometrical composition and relative motion of its components.

Abstract: A remote control device for a speed-change transmission of a motor vehicle. A joint carrier, articulated to a vehicle part by a joint with a joint center immovable with respect to shifting movements, is connected by a universal joint with a gear shift rod leading to a gear shift device in the speed-change transmission and is adapted to be actuated to pivotal movements about the immovable joint center by a gear shift lever in a selection plane as well as in at least one shifting plane extending at right angles to the selection plane. A joint axis of a pair of pivots of the universal joint cooperating with the gear shift rod lies within or in parallel to the selection plane. The gear shift lever is pivotably mounted to a vehicle part by a second joint having a joint center immovable with respect to the shifting movements by lying offset or spaced from the immovable joint center of the joint carrier.

Abstract: An arrangement for controlling the gearbox of a motor vehicle includes a manually operable control lever and a linkage connecting the lever to a gearbox control shaft projecting from the gearbox casing. In order to prevent unintentional disengagement of a selected gear due to excessive vibrations of the control shaft as the vehicle travels over rough terrain, a damper is provided to damp axial displacements of the control shaft relative to the gearbox casing.

Abstract: A gearshift linkage for a cab-over-engine type truck having a shift lever extending up through the cab floor enables the forward tilting of the cab on the frame, about the cab pivot axis, without disengagement of the shift linkage and without dislocation of the shift lever from the cab. In the preferred embodiment, a conventional shifter control unit is secured to the cab just below the floor, with the shift lever extending up from the control unit. The control unit is equipped to accept side-to-side movement of the shift lever and translate it into rotation of a control unit output shaft, and to accept forward and rearward movement of the shift lever and translate it into generally forward and rearward movement of the output shaft. The control unit output shaft is connected through a first universal joint to a control shaft which extends forwardly and downwardly from the cab, being connected at its other end to a specially configured universal joint.

Abstract: A gear shift lever for a tilt cab vehicle that moves with the cab when it is tilted for access to other mechanical parts of the vehicle, for instance, the engine. The lever apparatus is resiliently engaged with the cab in a manner which substantially isolates the lever from cab vibrations. More particularly, the lever includes a lower end that is specially-mounted and releasably engaged with a complementary portion of a gear transfer mechanism, and an upper end available for shifting by an operator. The gear shift lever is preloaded to maintain the proper operative relationship between the shift lever and the complementary portion of the transfer mechanism when the cab is in an untilted or closed disposition. A protective cover is integrated with the lever apparatus to seal substantially the cab interior from the engine compartment and thereby prevent air and exhaust fumes from leaking into the cab.

Abstract: A control valve linkage arrangement which is closely adjacent a vehicle operator and which allows easy access to a compartment upon which the operator sits. A control linkage (12) is disclosed wherein positioning of the member (30) to be controlled determines a control signal. The linkage (12) is connected to the valve control member (30) and may be pivoted relative to the valve control member (30) along a plane generally containing the valve control member (30) without axial movement of the said member (30). The linkage (12) can also be moved axially thereby moving the control member (30) axially without pivoting the linkage (12) relative to the control member (30).

Abstract: A gear shift connecting apparatus of the type operable to latch and release a gear shift rod of a tiltable tractor cab to a chassis portion of the tractor. The gear shift connecting apparatus includes a housing operably connected to the tractor chassis and a connection member fashioned on the lowermost portion of the gear shift rod. A hydraulically actuated connecting/release assembly is mounted within the housing and includes a cylindrical cup operable to receive the connection portion of the gear shift rod. In a connection mode spherical locking members carried by a cylindrical sleeve radially engage a connection portion of the gear shift rod. A locking/disabling sleeve is telescopically mounted about the cylindrical sleeve and is biased in a posture to retain the spherical locking members in contact with the gear shift rod. In a release mode a hydraulic chamber is actuated which slides the locking/disabling sleeve out of backup contact with the spherical locking members.

Abstract: A transmission control device for a tilt cab type vehicle is composed of a bearing which is mounted on the cab floor of the vehicle and which has a partially spherical bearing bore. A change lever is received in and held by the bearing and has the lower end extending through the bearing. A shift selection lever is mounted on the chassis below the cab and is connected at its lower end to a control rod. In addition, there is a neutral positioning spring which is adapted to maintain the change lever in its neutral position as the cab is tilted. The change lever has at its extreme lower end a yoke which has a pair of aligned openings. The shift selection lever has at the upper end an arm pin which is associated with a ball joint to be received in the aligned openings when the cab is in its normal position and the ball joint is disengaged from the aligned openings when the cab is placed in a tilted position.