Outrigger and guard assembly

U.S. Patent Number: 5383563

Abstract: Outrigger structures are useful for supporting and stabilizing a work machine while the work machine is operating. When the work machine is in operation dirt and other debris can fall onto the moveable components of the outrigger structure thus a guard mechanism must be provided. The subject outrigger structure includes a guard member which is pivotally mounted to the top of the outrigger structure and is spring biased toward a pivotal leg member to cover a portion of the moveable components to prevent accumulation of debris on the moveable components to reduce wear on the outrigger structure. This arrangement of components provides a guard member which moves with the leg member to always maintain the guard member in position to cover the moveable components.

Inventors: Richtsfeld; Viktor (Mainburg, DE), Weber; Rudolf (Mainburg, DE)

Assignee: Caterpillar Inc. (Peoria, IL)

Application Number: 08/194,775

Issued: 1995-01-24

Expired: 2007-01-24

Classes: 212/304 ; 267/154; 267/283; 280/764.1

Field of search: 212/189 280/764.1 267/154,273,283

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