Apparatus and method for retaining a grader blade

Details Apparatus and method for retaining a grader blade Apparatus and method for retaining a grader blade

1996-12-11

1997-11-18

Melius, Terry Lee

Earth working

Mounting for pushed tool at end of motor vehicle

Transversely mounted blade

172781, 172741, E02F 376

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056878001

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for retaining a grader blade includes a support bracket, a first upper retainer secured to the support bracket and a second upper retainer secured to the support bracket. The apparatus also includes a first lower retainer secured to the support bracket, the first lower retainer being movable relative to the first upper retainer, and a second lower retainer secured to the support bracket, the second lower retainer being movable relative to the second upper retainer. The apparatus further includes a first adjustment member which contacts the first lower retainer, wherein rotation of the first adjustment member causes movement of the first lower retainer relative to the first upper retainer, and a second adjustment member which contacts the second lower retainer, wherein rotation of the second adjustment member causes movement of the second lower retainer relative to the second upper retainer. A method of retaining a grader blade relative to a support bracket is also disclosed.

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