US20060131941A1 - Two way seat - Google Patents
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- US20060131941A1 US20060131941A1 US11/013,974 US1397404A US2006131941A1 US 20060131941 A1 US20060131941 A1 US 20060131941A1 US 1397404 A US1397404 A US 1397404A US 2006131941 A1 US2006131941 A1 US 2006131941A1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
- B60N2/24—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
- B60N2/24—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles
- B60N2002/247—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles to support passengers in a half-standing position
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- the invention relates to seats for work vehicles. More specifically, it relates to a device and method for comfortably supporting an operator in a multiuse work vehicle, such as a compact loader backhoe, having a first operating position and a second operating position where, for example, the first operating position is a loader operating position and the second operating position is a backhoe operating position.
- a multiuse work vehicle such as a compact loader backhoe
- the invention provides a seating apparatus that affords the vehicle operator a semi standing position in multiple work positions conducive to operations on multiuse vehicles such as compact loader backhoes.
- the seating apparatus provides a first portion, or torso rest, and a second portion, or partial seat support integral to the torso rest.
- the torso rest is a relatively wide portion at a first end of the seating apparatus which is designed to act as a backrest in a first operator position and a front rest in a second operator position. When used as a backrest, the torso rest supports a rear portion of the operator's torso; when used as a front rest, the torso rest supports a front portion of the operator's torso.
- the first portion narrows and angles toward the operator to form a short support, i.e., a partial or semi-seat support at the second portion of the seating apparatus.
- the seating apparatus may include height adjustment to accommodate operators of different heights and builds. To transition from one mode of operation to another the operator is merely required to turn his/her body to the required position and use the torso rest as either a backrest or a front rest and use the semi-seat support as a partial seat support, as appropriate.
- FIG. 1 is an oblique view of a work vehicle including an exemplary in embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 2 is an oblique view of an exemplary embodiment of the invention in which a sit bar is extended;
- FIG. 3 is an oblique view of the embodiment of the two in which the sit bar is stowed.
- FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the exemplary embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 1 is an oblique view of a compact work vehicle, i.e., a compact articulated loader backhoe or swing steer 1 incorporating an exemplary embodiment of the invention (see seating apparatus 100 ).
- the swing steer 1 illustrated in FIG. 1 includes a loader portion 10 ; a cab 30 ; and a backhoe portion 40 .
- the loader portion 10 includes: front wheels 11 and a loader mechanism 20 . Also included in the loader portion 10 are the engine (not shown), hydraulic pump (not shown) and the transmission (not shown).
- the backhoe portion 40 includes: rear wheels 41 ; a backhoe mechanism 50 ; and steering mechanism 60 .
- the cab 30 includes: controls 31 , 32 ; roll bar 33 ; and the seating apparatus 100 .
- FIG. 2 is an oblique view of the seating apparatus 100 illustrated in FIG. 1 .
- the seating apparatus 100 of this exemplary embodiment of the invention includes: an integral operator rest 105 including a torso rest 110 and a semi-seat support 120 ; forearm rests 130 ; a plastic trim support 140 ; a control console molding 150 having apertures 151 , 152 for control levers 153 , 154 ; a sit bar assembly 160 ; and a height adjustment assist mechanism 170 .
- the height adjustment assist mechanism 170 of this exemplary embodiment is a conventional hydraulic mechanism and, as such, is not detailed here. In this particular embodiment, height adjustment is ultimately accomplished via relative movements between a female slide 132 , to which the torso rest is attached, and a male slide 133 . The female slide 132 slides upon the male slide 133 during height adjustments.
- the torso rest 110 is contoured to provide a comfortable backrest during loader operations, i.e., when the operator is facing the loader portion 10 and a comfortable front rest for the torso during backhoe operations, i.e., when the operator is facing the backhoe portion 40 .
- Toward the top of and integral to the torso rest 110 are the arm rests 130 .
- Toward the bottom of the torso rest 110 the operator rest 105 narrows and protrudes toward the loader portion 10 to form the semi-seat support 120 .
- the semi-seat support 120 is shaped and dimensioned to provide partial support for the seat of the operator during loader operations and to provide little to no support and no interference during backhoe operations.
- the torso rest 110 of this exemplary embodiment is rigidly attached to the control console 150 and the female slide 132 which includes rigidly attached sit bar support brackets 132 a .
- the sit bar 161 of the sit bar assembly 160 is operatively attached to the support brackets 132 a as illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3 and optionally affords additional support for the seat of the operator.
- the sit bar 161 as two positions; a support position as illustrated in FIG. 2 which provides additional support for the seat of the operator, and a stowage position as illustrated in FIG. 3 which avoids interference with the operator during backhoe operations.
- control console 150 Protruding from the torso rest 110 toward the backhoe portion 40 is the control console 150 including apertures 150 , 151 , 152 through which the controls 150 a for backhoe operations protrude. Also, rigidly attached to the female slide 132 and the control console 150 is a plastic trim support 140 which supports and maintains the shape of the trim 140 a illustrated in FIG. 1 .
- the vehicle operator may merely assume a position facing the loader portion 10 or the backhoe portion 40 and lean against the torso rest 110 , using it (the torso rest 110 ), respectively, as a backrest or a front rest.
- the semi-seat support 120 may partially support the seat of the operator; the sit bar 161 may optionally provide additional support for the seat of the operator in the support position illustrated in FIG. 2 .
- the sit bar 161 is conveniently placed in the stowage position, as illustrated in FIG. 3 , and the arms of the operator are placed on the arm rests 130 to provide comfortable access to the backhoe controls 150 a and reduce potential operator arm fatigue.
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US11/013,974 US20060131941A1 (en) | 2004-12-16 | 2004-12-16 | Two way seat |
EP05111289A EP1671838A2 (de) | 2004-12-16 | 2005-11-25 | Sitzanordnung und Fahrzeug |
JP2005362715A JP2006168727A (ja) | 2004-12-16 | 2005-12-16 | 2通りに使用可能な座席 |
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US11/013,974 US20060131941A1 (en) | 2004-12-16 | 2004-12-16 | Two way seat |
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US20120043795A1 (en) * | 2009-02-25 | 2012-02-23 | Agco Sa | Foldaway Passenger Seat for Utility Vehicle |
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US20100033003A1 (en) * | 2006-09-01 | 2010-02-11 | Mikael Sandberg | Sit/stand support for a vehicle |
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US3754787A (en) * | 1971-12-02 | 1973-08-28 | W Garber | Operating support for surgeons |
US4832407A (en) * | 1987-11-27 | 1989-05-23 | Hector Serber | Variable posture chair and method |
US4943117A (en) * | 1989-07-24 | 1990-07-24 | Brown Shawn W | Body weight distribution support chair |
US5044472A (en) * | 1989-12-05 | 1991-09-03 | Crown Equipment Corporation | Dual operator position for material handling vehicle |
US5295728A (en) * | 1990-01-23 | 1994-03-22 | Schaevitz Lester P | Ergonomic multi-position work stand |
US5364151A (en) * | 1993-04-21 | 1994-11-15 | Mack Trucks, Inc. | Adjustable seat apparatus for utility vehicle |
US6182778B1 (en) * | 1997-08-28 | 2001-02-06 | Crown Equipment Corporation | Materials handling vehicle having an expanded operator's compartment |
US6189964B1 (en) * | 1997-08-28 | 2001-02-20 | Crown Equipment Corporation | Operator's station for a lift truck including three position seat assembly |
US6619747B2 (en) * | 2001-04-25 | 2003-09-16 | Kam Ko | Torso and forearm supporting device for chairs and workstands |
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US3754787A (en) * | 1971-12-02 | 1973-08-28 | W Garber | Operating support for surgeons |
US4832407A (en) * | 1987-11-27 | 1989-05-23 | Hector Serber | Variable posture chair and method |
US4943117A (en) * | 1989-07-24 | 1990-07-24 | Brown Shawn W | Body weight distribution support chair |
US5044472A (en) * | 1989-12-05 | 1991-09-03 | Crown Equipment Corporation | Dual operator position for material handling vehicle |
US5295728A (en) * | 1990-01-23 | 1994-03-22 | Schaevitz Lester P | Ergonomic multi-position work stand |
US5364151A (en) * | 1993-04-21 | 1994-11-15 | Mack Trucks, Inc. | Adjustable seat apparatus for utility vehicle |
US6182778B1 (en) * | 1997-08-28 | 2001-02-06 | Crown Equipment Corporation | Materials handling vehicle having an expanded operator's compartment |
US6189964B1 (en) * | 1997-08-28 | 2001-02-20 | Crown Equipment Corporation | Operator's station for a lift truck including three position seat assembly |
US6619747B2 (en) * | 2001-04-25 | 2003-09-16 | Kam Ko | Torso and forearm supporting device for chairs and workstands |
Cited By (2)
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US20120043795A1 (en) * | 2009-02-25 | 2012-02-23 | Agco Sa | Foldaway Passenger Seat for Utility Vehicle |
US8960795B2 (en) * | 2009-02-25 | 2015-02-24 | Agco Sa | Foldaway passenger seat for utility vehicle |
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Owner name: DEERE & COMPANY, ILLINOIS Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:HENDRON, SCOTT SVEND;BENDER, SCOTT EDWARD;POPE, JONATHAN FREDERICK;AND OTHERS;REEL/FRAME:016724/0687;SIGNING DATES FROM 20050421 TO 20050506 |
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