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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 13, 2019
Filed:
Sep. 20, 2016
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Karl S. Kuriger, Raleigh, NC (US);
Paul E. Pottschmidt, Raleigh, NC (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Deerfield, IL (US);
Abstract
An interface for coupling a work tool to a stick of a machine includes a plate having an engaging face and a coupling face. The engaging face of the plate is connected to the work tool. The interface also includes a first bracket and a second bracket positioned at a predefined distance from the first bracket. The first bracket and the second bracket extend from the coupling face of the plate and include at least one first hole and at least one second hole, respectively. The interface also includes a first pin received through the at least one first hole and the at least one second hole, and connected to a coupling member. The coupling member is connected to the stick of the machine and is configured to couple the work tool to the stick of the machine.