Patent ID: 6406097
Filing Date: 2002-06-18
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
A forearm rest for a skid steer loader, comprising:a. a sidewall; b. a support bracket affixed to the sidewall, said support bracket further comprises a tension bolt, a shim, a slot, therein, an elongated wall slot allowing a wall bolt to be inserted and affixed to the sidewall, the elongated wall slot allowing for a horizontal adjustment of the support bracket and further comprising a bracket pad affixed to the support bracket; c. a tube rotationally affixed to said support bracket, wherein said tube has a rotational axis parallel to a direction of travel of the skid steer loader said tension bolt and said shim restricting the rotational motion of the tube, said tube further comprises a portion surrounded by a forearm pad, a pin affixed to the tube, wherein the pin is rotationally maintained within the slot thus defining the rotational axis, said tube having an angled portion, said angled portion being capable of rotating towards an operator's seat; and d. a hand control positioned forwardly of the forearm rest.