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ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A WORK MACHINE
20210197906 · 2021-07-01 ·

An attachment assembly for use with a work machine includes an attachment adapter coupled to the work machine and fixed relative thereto and an attachment frame including a member defining an attachment point configured to engage, into an engaged mode, with the attachment adapter when a front suspension system of the work machine is raised to a raised position, and configured to disengage, into a disengaged mode, from the attachment adapter when the front suspension system is lowered to a lowered position, the attachment adapter configured to travel with the work machine when in the engaged mode and the disengaged mode, and the attachment frame configured to travel with the work machine when in only the engaged mode.

System and method for coupling an implement to a work vehicle
11041284 · 2021-06-22 · ·

A system for coupling an implement to a work vehicle includes a controller comprising a memory and a processor, wherein the controller is configured to receive a first signal indicative of a distance between a protrusion of a connector assembly of an arm of the work vehicle and a receiver assembly of the implement. While the first signal is less than a first threshold, the controller is configured to instruct a first actuator to rotate the connector assembly of the work vehicle, instruct a drive system to move the work vehicle toward the implement, instruct a second actuator to lift the arm of the work vehicle, or a combination thereof, such that the protrusion of the connector assembly engages a recess in the receiver assembly.

Swivelable adapter device for a skid steer loader having a pin locking mechanism
11105064 · 2021-08-31 ·

A swivelable adapter device used with skid steer loaders includes a mounting plate and a swiveling work tool plate for holding, rotating, and positioning skid steer attachments. Rotation about a longitudinal axis of skid steer arms is accomplished using a barrel within a barrel assembly allowing the work tool plate to be positioned from angles between horizontal and vertical. A mounting plate is attached to skid steer arms and is rigidly affixed to an inner barrel. An outer barrel with a notch plate and a work tool plate slides over a greased inner barrel. Swivel operation of the work tool plate is accomplished by hand, eliminating the need for hydraulic systems. Once positioned, the work tool plate is locked to a notch plate using a locking mechanism, such as a locking pin or locking latch. The device is reinforced with metal plates to handle torsion forces created by heavy loads.

Multi-degree-of-freedom automatic center-adjusting device, hydraulic quick-coupling device, and rescue equipment

A multi-degree-of-freedom automatic center-adjusting device, a hydraulic quick-coupling device, and rescue equipment are provided. The automatic center-adjusting device includes an active coupling valve set, a spring, and a dynamic adjustment swing rack. A first end of the dynamic adjustment swing rack is fixed to operation tools, and a second end of the dynamic adjustment swing rack is connected to the active coupling valve set through the spring. The dynamic adjustment swing rack includes a frame, a limit slot, and a spring limit cylinder, wherein the frame is used to support and fix the active coupling valve set, the limit slot is used to define a limit activity position of the active coupling valve set, and the spring limit cylinder is used to constrain the spring. The automatic center-adjusting device is used to solve technical problems of position errors and a center mismatch in a coupling process.

SYSTEM FOR COUPLING AN IMPLEMENT TO A WORK VEHICLE
20210270006 · 2021-09-02 ·

A connection system for coupling a working assembly to a work vehicle includes a frame having a mounting portion at a first longitudinal end of the frame. The mounting portion is configured to directly couple to a frame of the work vehicle. The connection assembly also includes a mounting assembly at a second longitudinal end of the frame of the connection system. Additionally, the connection system includes a receiver assembly movably coupled to the frame of the connection system. The receiver assembly is configured to rotate about a point of rotation positioned along the frame of the connection system. The receiver assembly is configured to couple to a connector assembly on an arm of the work vehicle. A top part of the receiver assembly is substantially longitudinally aligned with the point of rotation while the receiver assembly is in a receiving position.

Attachment assembly for use with a work machine

Attachment assembly for use with a work machine. The attachment assembly includes an attachment adapter and an attachment frame. The attachment adapter is coupled to the work machine and fixed relative thereto. The attachment frame includes a member that defines an attachment point. The attachment point engages, into an engaged mode, with the attachment adapter when a front suspension system of the work machine is raised to a raised position. The attachment point disengages, into a disengaged mode, from the attachment adapter when the front suspension system is lowered to a lowered position. The attachment adapter travels with the work machine when in the engaged mode and also in the disengaged mode. The attachment frame travels with the work machine only when in the engaged mode.

MULTI-DEGREE-OF-FREEDOM AUTOMATIC CENTER-ADJUSTING DEVICE, HYDRAULIC QUICK-COUPLING DEVICE, AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT

A multi-degree-of-freedom automatic center-adjusting device, a hydraulic quick-coupling device, and rescue equipment are provided. The automatic center-adjusting device includes an active coupling valve set, a spring, and a dynamic adjustment swing rack. A first end of the dynamic adjustment swing rack is fixed to operation tools, and a second end of the dynamic adjustment swing rack is connected to the active coupling valve set through the spring. The dynamic adjustment swing rack includes a frame, a limit slot, and a spring limit cylinder, wherein the frame is used to support and fix the active coupling valve set, the limit slot is used to define a limit activity position of the active coupling valve set, and the spring limit cylinder is used to constrain the spring. The automatic center-adjusting device is used to solve technical problems of position errors and a center mismatch in a coupling process.

Connection system for coupling an implement to a work vehicle with alignment indicator system
11021853 · 2021-06-01 · ·

A connection system for coupling an implement to a work vehicle. The connection system includes a receiver assembly of the implement, which couples the implement to a connector assembly of the work vehicle. An implement frame includes a first end having a mounting portion and a second end coupled to a mounting assembly of the implement frame. The mounting portion of the implement frame couples the implement directly to a frame of the work vehicle. The receiver assembly is directly coupled to the implement frame. An alignment indicator system provides a visual indication of alignment of the receiver assembly with the connector assembly.

Locking device for a quick coupler

A wedge locking element (10) for a locking device of a quick coupler A for coupling the pin P2 of an attachment to earth working machinery. The wedge locking element (10) has a sloping wedge surface (13). Projecting from the wedge surface (13) is an engagement surface (12) with which the attachment pin P2 can engage but not apply any substantial driving force to the wedge locking element (10) in the event of failure of a force maintaining the wedge locking element (10) in a position where the pin P2 is retained with the coupler A. The pin engagement surface (12) lies in a plane that is substantially in line with the direction in which the locking element (10) is, in use, moved by the driving force.

Dump bucket with insert for side dumping

A dump bucket, comprising a first side, a second side defining a plurality of slots, and an inner surface; and an insert installed between the inner surface and the second side at an angle to aid in side dumping out of the second side of the bucket; wherein tabs defined by the insert are received in the slots in the second side of the bucket.