(under the class definition) Apparatus adapted to be moved over the surface of the earth comprising a feeler means adapted to sense the presence of an obstruction in or on the ground (e.g., a rock, tree, or mound of earth) and to cause or permit movement of the apparatus or a part thereof to avoid the obstruction.
(1) Note. The feeler means must constitute an element specifically provided for that purpose and not be a mere part of the tool supporting structure. A mere pivoted tool which may move because of direct contact of the tool or its supporting means with an obstruction is not included under this definition.
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5+, for apparatus in which an obstruction sensing means is operative to control a power means to adjust the apparatus or some part thereof to avoid the obstruction.
38, for an implement including a driven tool and obstruction feeling means for moving or releasing the implement.
236, for apparatus comprising a ground engageable lever means (including a segment of a wheel) which is engageable merely with the ground rather than an obstruction and which causes a manipulation due to its resistance to forward motion.
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102+, for protective structure attached to vehicles comprising barrier structures for fending off blows from other vehicles or objects.
