Excavating – Combined or convertible – Having quick-connect coupling
Patent
1998-07-17
2000-07-18
Novosad, Christopher J.
Excavating
Combined or convertible
Having quick-connect coupling
37407, 37404, 403 24, E02F 376
Patent
active
060889381
ABSTRACT:
An implement adapter for providing improved excavation versatility that couples with and attaches to an excavation tool assembly for mounting a working implement thereon. The implement adapter comprises a frame for holding a working implement, wherein the frame is coupled and semi-fixedly attached to an excavation tool assembly. A parking projection holds the coupling element of the frame at a sufficient height above a surface when the implement adapter is detached from the excavation tool assembly and supported on the surface by the parking projection and a lowermost portion of either the frame or the working implement. The height at which the coupling portion is held by the parking projection enables engagement of the coupling portion with a cooperative coupling element on the excavation tool assembly without the need for any manual assistance. Additionally, the implement adapter is capable of mounting upon various sizes of excavation tools and articulating attached working implements in multiple ranges of motion.
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Lecher Donald J.
Novosad Christopher J.
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