Patent ID: 6425729
Filing Date: 2002-07-30
Classification: B66C,Y10T

Abstract:
An arrangement for controlling a work machine which includes (i) a boom and (ii) a coupling mechanism secured to an end of said boom, comprising:a first control assembly having (i) a first gripping portion and (ii) a first actuator secured to said first gripping portion so that said first actuator can move relative to said first gripping portion, wherein said first control assembly is configured to be operatively coupled to said boom and said coupling mechanism of said work machine such that (i) movement of said first gripping portion in (A) a first direction causes said boom to execute a first movement function, (B) a second direction causes said boom to execute a second movement function, (C) a third direction causes said coupling mechanism to move relative to said boom in a first direction, and (D) a fourth direction causes said coupling mechanism to move relative to said boom in a second direction and (ii) movement of said first actuator relative to said first gripping portion in (A) a first direction causes said boom to execute a third movement function and (B) a second direction causes said boom to execute a fourth movement function.