Patent ID: 11903338
Assignee: MOLINE, IL
Field: Other special machines (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 7:
8. A method of generating linear motion from pivoting motion, the method comprising:
pivoting a pivotable arm about an axis in a first direction of rotation in response to one of an extension or retraction of a hydraulic cylinder coupled to a first end of the pivotable arm;
displacing a flexible component coupled to a second end of the pivotable arm to generate a pulling force at an end of the flexible component, opposite the first end, in response to pivoting of the pivotable arm by the hydraulic cylinder;
linearly displacing a follower coupled to opposing ends of the flexible component in response to the pulling force; and
applying, with a tensioner engaged with the flexible component, tension in the flexible component; and
reversing, with a two-position solenoid operated valve, the linear displacement of the follower from a first direction to a second direction.