Vehicle and mast mounting assembly therefor
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1. A vehicle, comprising:
- a frame;
ground engaging members supporting the frame;
a propulsion mechanism for propelling the ground engaging members;
at least one wall supported by the frame;
a mast having a first and second section, said first section is located in proximity to a first end of said mast and said second section is located in proximity a second and opposing end of said mast;
a pivot connection assembly pivotally attaching the first section of the mast to the wall;
a first connection assembly attached to the one wall for releasably coupling to said second section of the mast and further is adapted for retention of the mast in a first position; and
a second connection assembly attached to the one wall for releasably coupling to said second section of the mast and further is adapted for retention of the mast in a second position;
wherein said first connection assembly comprises a first clamp assembly for releasably retaining the mast in said first position, said second connection assembly comprises a second clamp assembly for releasably retaining the mast in said second position;
wherein each of the first and second clamp members each comprise a clamp member and a bracket, where the clamp members are supported by the bracket and pivotally movable relative to said bracket for alignment with the mast;
wherein said first clamp member defines a clamp opening, said first clamp member'"'"'s clamp opening is coupled to its said bracket such that said first clamp member'"'"'s clamp opening is coaxially aligned with said mast such that said first clamp may releasably receive said second section of said mast when it is placed in said first position.
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Abstract
A vehicle is disclosed having a mast assembly mounted to a sidewall of the vehicle. The mast is pivotally mounted and can be held in a first stowed position by way of a first clamp member. The mast is pivotal relative to the sidewall, to an essentially vertical and erect position, and held in the second position by way of a second clamp.
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1. A vehicle, comprising:
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a frame; ground engaging members supporting the frame; a propulsion mechanism for propelling the ground engaging members; at least one wall supported by the frame; a mast having a first and second section, said first section is located in proximity to a first end of said mast and said second section is located in proximity a second and opposing end of said mast; a pivot connection assembly pivotally attaching the first section of the mast to the wall; a first connection assembly attached to the one wall for releasably coupling to said second section of the mast and further is adapted for retention of the mast in a first position; and a second connection assembly attached to the one wall for releasably coupling to said second section of the mast and further is adapted for retention of the mast in a second position; wherein said first connection assembly comprises a first clamp assembly for releasably retaining the mast in said first position, said second connection assembly comprises a second clamp assembly for releasably retaining the mast in said second position; wherein each of the first and second clamp members each comprise a clamp member and a bracket, where the clamp members are supported by the bracket and pivotally movable relative to said bracket for alignment with the mast; wherein said first clamp member defines a clamp opening, said first clamp member'"'"'s clamp opening is coupled to its said bracket such that said first clamp member'"'"'s clamp opening is coaxially aligned with said mast such that said first clamp may releasably receive said second section of said mast when it is placed in said first position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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