BOOM WITH GUARD
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1. A machine configured to maneuver large objects, the machine comprising:
- a frame including a first boom arm connecting joint;
a boom assembly having a first boom arm with distal and proximal ends wherein the proximal end of the boom arm is pivotally connected to the machine at the first boom arm connecting joint; and
a guard assembly connected to the first boom arm, the guard assembly including;
a first crossmember having a first end, wherein the first end extends laterally past the first boom arm; and
a first support member joined proximate to the first end of the first crossmember, wherein the first support member is separated from the first boom arm, the first support member including a support surface with a protective layer.
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Abstract
A boom configured to maneuver large objects, such as sections of pipe, which comprises a machine guard assembly having a support member. The support member includes an outer support surface with a protective layer disposed thereon.
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1. A machine configured to maneuver large objects, the machine comprising:
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a frame including a first boom arm connecting joint; a boom assembly having a first boom arm with distal and proximal ends wherein the proximal end of the boom arm is pivotally connected to the machine at the first boom arm connecting joint; and a guard assembly connected to the first boom arm, the guard assembly including; a first crossmember having a first end, wherein the first end extends laterally past the first boom arm; and a first support member joined proximate to the first end of the first crossmember, wherein the first support member is separated from the first boom arm, the first support member including a support surface with a protective layer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A boom configured for maneuvering large objects, the boom comprising:
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a first boom arm; and a guard assembly connected to the first boom arm, the guard assembly including; a rigid first crossmember having a first end, wherein the first end extends laterally past the first boom arm; and a rigid first support member connected proximate to the first end of the first crossmember, wherein the first support member is laterally separated from the first boom arm, the first support member including a support surface having a protective layer thereon. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A pipelayer configured to transport pipe, the pipelayer comprising:
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a frame including a first boom arm connecting joint; a boom arm having distal and proximal ends, the proximal end being pivotally connected to the pipelayer at the first boom arm connecting joint; and a pipelayer guard assembly connected to the first boom arm, the pipelayer guard assembly including; a first crossmember having a first end, wherein the first end extends laterally past the first boom arm; and a first support member joined proximate to the first end of the first crossmember, wherein the first support member is separated from the first boom arm, the first support member including a support surface with a protective layer. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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