Patent ID: 6557586
Filing Date: 2003-05-06
Classification: B66F,G05G,Y10T

Abstract:
A control handle support and valve linkage apparatus for mounting adjacent a movable deck on a lift truck, comprising:a first stationary bracket; a second bracket in engagement with said first bracket; a spring for biasing said second bracket relative to said first bracket; at least one control handle assembly coupled to said second bracket; structure for coupling said at least one control handle assembly to at least one control valve; wherein said second bracket is movable relative to said first bracket between a first position and a second position, said second bracket being in said first position when a portion thereof is engaged as a result of said deck being in a closed position and said second bracket being in said second position when said deck is moved to an open position and a substantial force is no longer being applied against said second bracket portion, and said coupling structure does not substantially change its position so as to substantially influence the position of said at least one valve when said second bracket moves between its first and second positions.