Rollover Protection Apparatus
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Abstract
A rollover protection apparatus unlocks and lowers from a raised position to a lowered position suitable for clearing a low hanging obstacle when an operator applies a force to an operator lever or pedal. The rollover protection apparatus returns to the raised position when the operator ceases applying force to the operator lever or pedal.
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24 Claims
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5. A rollover protection apparatus for a terrain working vehicle, the rollover protection apparatus comprising:
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a lower portion and an upper portion movably coupled to the lower portion such that the upper portion is movable relative to the lower portion between a raised position and a lowered position; and a lock movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, the locked position securing the upper portion in the raised position; a lever coupled to the lock, wherein; upon an application of a force to the lever, the lock moves to the unlocked position; and upon a cessation of the force to the lever, the lock moves to the locked position. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A rollover protection apparatus for a terrain working vehicle, the rollover protection apparatus comprising:
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a lower portion and an upper portion movably coupled to the lower portion such that the upper portion is movable relative to the lower portion between a raised position and a lowered position, wherein the upper portion is biased toward the raised position; a releasable latch pin movable between a latched position and an unlatched position, wherein a default position of the releasable latch pin is the latched position; a lever coupled to the releasable latch pin, wherein; upon an application of a force to the lever, the releasable latch pin moves to the unlatched position; and upon a cessation of the force to the lever, the releasable latch pin moves to the latched position. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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19. A rollover protection apparatus for a terrain working vehicle, the rollover protection apparatus comprising:
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a lower portion and an upper portion movably coupled to the lower portion such that the upper portion is movable relative to the lower portion about an axis of rotation between a raised position and a lowered position; and a lock movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, the locked position securing the upper portion in the raised position; a lever coupled to the lock, wherein; upon an application of a force to the lever, the lock moves to the unlocked position; and upon a cessation of the force to the lever, the lock moves to the locked position. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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