Joints and connections – Manually releaseable latch type – Having operating mechanism
Patent
1996-10-07
2000-10-17
Melius, Terry Lee
Joints and connections
Manually releaseable latch type
Having operating mechanism
37468, 414723, 403315, B25G 318
Patent
active
061321303
ABSTRACT:
A hitch for mounting a bucket on an excavator jib comprises a body (12) for mounting on a jib and defining first and second recesses (20, 21) for receiving respective first and second bucket mounting pins. A closure member (24) is mounted on the body and is movable between a retracted position, allowing location of a second bucket mounting pin in the second recess, and an extended position in which the member retains the second pin in the recess. The closure member has an axially movable carriage (26), the carriage being mounted on one or more guides extending transversely of the second recess (21).
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Melius Terry Lee
Miller William L.
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