Hitch

Details Hitch Hitch

1985-06-27

1988-02-23

Spar, Robert J.

Material or article handling

Vertically swinging load support

Shovel or fork type

74522, 172272, 403 61, 403 85, E02F 328

Patent

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047267313

ABSTRACT:
A quick release hitch for attaching an implement to the arm of a hydraulic excavator comprises a pair of pivotted links, each link having a jaw for engaging a pin on the implement; the links can be jack-knifed to engage or disengage the implement; and locking structures are provided for locking the links together when the implement has been engaged. Preferably, the locking structure is a rotatable cam and/or over-center mechanism.

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Report on U.S. Patent Searches Concerning Hydraulic Hitch for Excavator, Aug. 12, 1983.

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