Motor Grader Implement Valve Layout for Narrow Front Cab

摘要

An implement valve layout associated with a machine, such as a motor grader, is provided to perform control and actuation of valves associated with a hydraulic valve block. The implement valve layout may include a control lever system having linkages and bell cranks for actuating valves of the hydraulic valve block located below a floor of the narrow front cab. An auxiliary implement valve layout may provide a second control lever system including linkages that actuate additional valves associated with the hydraulic valve block.

主权项

1. A control lever system for a machine, comprising:
a support column including an upper portion and a lower portion; a first support shaft connected to the upper portion of the support column; a second support shaft connected to the lower portion of the support column; at least one control lever rotatably supported on the first support shaft; at least one bell crank rotatably supported on the second support shaft; and a hydraulic valve block mounted below a floor of the machine; wherein a first linkage is attached to the at least one control lever and to the at least one bell crank to translate motion from the at least one control lever to the at least one bell crank, and wherein a second linkage is attached to the at least one bell crank and the hydraulic valve block to translate motion from the at least one bell crank in order to adjust an operating position of a hydraulic control valve of the hydraulic valve block mounted below the floor of the machine.