Method of converting backhoe controls

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5138756
SERIAL NO

07698217

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A control mechanism for operating a backhoe is disclosed wherein the controls are adaptable to be configured in a selected one of a two lever system, a three lever system, or a four lever system. The control mechanism includes a first pivot axis on which the control levers are pivotally mounted and a second pivot axis on which a series of bell cranks are pivotally mounted. Various linkages interconnect the control levers with the bell cranks, and the bell cranks with hydraulic valve spools in a manner in which the valve body does not have to be reconfigured depending upon which control system is utilized. The control levers are configured with a pivot casting having a bent control rod threadably received therein, the position of which is fixed by a lock nut permitting the control handle to be positioned in the orientation desired by the operator.

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  • FORD NEW HOLLAND, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ball, Garry L Lancaster, PA 12 226
Johnson, Russell I Leonard, MI 9 92
Steinkamp, John O Milford, MI 4 40

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