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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 2014
Filed:
May. 30, 2012
Applicants:
Troy C. Robl, Manhattan, KS (US);
Trent R. Stefek, Wamego, KS (US);
Inventors:
Troy C. Robl, Manhattan, KS (US);
Trent R. Stefek, Wamego, KS (US);
Assignee:
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E02F 3/36 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A quick coupler for connecting an implement to an arm of a machine. The quick coupler includes a frame having a first plate and a second plate. A first and a second pair of recesses provided on the first and the second plates at a first end and a second end of the frame, respectively. A cover plate disposed between the first and the second plates and one or more lubrication lines having fittings attached to terminal ends of the lubrication lines. An external lubrication bank provided on at least one of the first or the second plate to support the fittings.