LifeCat 1.0/Research Development/Features

Overview
List of desired features that should try to be worked into the design of the LifeCat

Safety Features

 * Seat belt
 * Structurally sound occupant enclosure
 * Screen/glass/clear plastic on sides to ensure limbs cannot get caught in lift arms
 * 360deg field of view
 * Parking Brake - Hydraulically inactivated - No idea how to do this
 * Roll over Protection (ROPS)

Design Features

 * Bob-Tac Quick Attach - Universal Quick Attach Plate
 * Auxiliary hydraulics at lifter arm bend on left side
 * Protected hose routing
 * Quick couplers
 * Maximum reach at flatbed truck height ~ 60"
 * Headlights mounting location
 * Dome light
 * Design for counterweight location
 * Cab forward location
 * Cup holder - Everyone loves cup holders!
 * Adjustable seat - Unlikely though

Drive Train

 * One hydraulic motor for each side, chain drive to wheels
 * Bobcat S630 is using 120 High Strength Chain while other models use 80 HSC
 * Chain case
 * Wheel mounting that transfers non-rotational load to frame, not axle
 * Here is a good movie about the skid steering mechanism []

Frame

 * Tie down locations for transport
 * Bolt together base frame
 * Not sure if actually feasable and maintaining required alignments and strength