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Position control for load engaging apparatus

CA 1250643 A · Owner: Caterpillar Industrial Inc. · Inventors: Melocik, Grant C.; Wible, John E.

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23-, Abstract of the Invention, Position Control For Load Engaging Apparatus Controlling arrangements of the type used for aligning a load engaging assembly with a load to be lifted tend to be bulky, costly, unable to accurately position the load engaging assembly with the load to be lifted, and unable to accommodate different types of load supporting structures. A controlling arrangement having a signal assembly having first and second spaced apart portions is provided. The first portion is adapted to deliver a first signal and receive a reflection of the first signal and the second portion is adapted to deliver a second signal and to receive a reflection of the first signal. A single …

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  • Granted February 28, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 28, 2006.
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FiledJanuary 16, 1986
GrantedFebruary 28, 1989
Term endedFebruary 28, 2006
Patent numberCA 1250643 A
Classification (IPC)B66F9/24 +1 more

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1987198919911993199519971999200120032005Application filedJan 16, 1986Patent grantedFeb 28, 1989Term endedFeb 28, 2006

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