Excavating – Combined or convertible – Having quick-connect coupling
Patent
1995-10-18
1996-12-10
Melius, Terry Lee
Excavating
Combined or convertible
Having quick-connect coupling
172272, 414723, E02F 328
Patent
active
055819176
ABSTRACT:
A quick coupling device for connecting a work tool, such as a bucket, to an arm and a tilt link of a work machine includes a first hook arrangement connected to the arm and a second hook arrangement connected to the tilt link. Each hook arrangement defines a recess which engages a supporting pin connected to the work tool. An adjustable link is connected between the first and second hook arrangements and is adapted to apply a force to the hook arrangements to maintain engagement between the supporting pins and the recesses.
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Caterpillar Inc.
Melius Terry Lee
Pezzuto Robert
White Claude F.
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