Grappling fork attachment system

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2009-02-05

2011-11-22

Underwood, Donald (Department: 3652)

Material or article handling

Vertically swinging load support

Shovel or fork type

C037S403000, C037S903000, C074S089210, C414S912000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08061957

ABSTRACT:
A grappling fork attachment system for attaching a grappling fork to a conventional bucket, where the grappling fork does not interfere with the normal use of the bucket. The grappling fork attachment system includes a support frame pivotally attached to a tractor between a bucket unit and a pair of loader arms, wherein the support frame may securely attach to either the bucket unit or the pair of loader arms. An extension frame is pivotally attached to the support frame and a first drive assembly mounted proximate the extension frame for pivoting the extension frame about the support frame. A grappling structure is pivotally attached to the extension frame for grabbing and securing a load within the bucket of the tractor and a second drive assembly mounted proximate the extension frame for pivoting the grappling structure about the extension frame.

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