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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 02, 1999
Filed:
Mar. 10, 1997
Wally L Kaczmarski, Lisbon, ND (US);
Thomas M Sagaser, Bismarck, ND (US);
Craig A Berard, Oakes, ND (US);
Henry J Weber, Bismarck, ND (US);
Jason J Asche, Bismarck, ND (US);
Clark Equipment Company, Woodcliff Lake, NJ (US);
Abstract
A bracket and frame assembly permits attaching and removing a bucket or other tool to and from an arm of an excavator, backhoe, or the like. The bracket and frame assembly comprises two portions, a bracket and a detachable frame. The bracket mounts onto the arm of the implement. The bracket carries a latch member. The bracket can be moved onto a frame on a bucket or other tool, and is latched in place without dismounting from the backhoe, excavator or the like. The latch member can be released, either manually or under power, and then by manipulating the arm, the tool and frame can be removed from the bracket and a new tool mounted. The engaging portions of the frame and bracket are such that as wear occurs, the parts will compensate and remain secured without play or slop.