MULTI-DIRECTIONALLY ADJUSTABLE CONTROL PODS

摘要

A position-adjustable, dual-pod control system (130) for a machine, such as a backhoe loader (1) is disclosed. The system (130) includes a horizontal cross beam (136) connected to a pair of brackets (142). The pair of brackets (142) are mounted to the machine by way of a pair of bearings (153) that enables pivotal movement of the cross beam (136) in the fore and aft directions while the cross beam (136) is positioned perpendicularly to the fore and aft direction or the fore-aft centerline (141) of the machine. The bottom end (37) of each pod arm (131) is pivotally coupled to the brackets (142) thereby enabling the pod arms (131) to be pivoted towards or away from the centerline (141). Each bracket (142) includes a through hole (51) that accommodates a bearing (53) that is mounted to the machine, such as to the floor (156) of the machine.