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Movable sensing apparatus

CA 1284026 C · Owner: Caterpillar Inc. · Inventors: Nelson, David E.

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GAMMA. Movable Sensing Apparatus, Abstract Movable sensing arrangements are prone to damage, unable to position a load engaging device relative to a load for stacking purposes and unable to, controllably position the sensing arrangement. A movable sensing apparatus having a housing and first and second signaling devices mounted in the housing is provided. A guide rail assembly elevationally movably mounts the housing on a carriage assembly and an actuator controllably elevationally moves the housing along the guide rail assembly. A coupling connects the actuator to the housing and releases the housing from connection with the actuator in response to a force of a preselected magnitude being …

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  • Granted May 14, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 14, 2008.
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FiledSeptember 28, 1987
GrantedMay 14, 1991
Term endedMay 14, 2008
Patent numberCA 1284026 C
Classification (IPC)B66F9/24

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1988199119941997200020032006Application filedSep 28, 1987Patent grantedMay 14, 1991Term endedMay 14, 2008

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