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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 27, 2015
Filed:
Jan. 28, 2009
Robert R. Cate, Dubuque, IA (US);
Dennis A. Brimeyer, Dubuque, IA (US);
Jessica A. Hill, Platteville, WI (US);
Robert R. Cate, Dubuque, IA (US);
Dennis A. Brimeyer, Dubuque, IA (US);
Jessica A. Hill, Platteville, WI (US);
Deere & Company, Moline, IL (US);
Abstract
A loader for a work vehicle comprises a lift arm, a bucket, a bucket linkage, and a hydraulic bucket cylinder. The bucket and the linkage are pivotally attached to the lift arm. The linkage comprises a first link and a second link, which are pivotally attached to the bucket. The bucket cylinder is pivotally attached to the first and second links and the bucket and operable to pivot the bucket relative to the lift arm. The linkage comprises a debris guard substantially obstructing a space defined between the first and second links and between the bucket cylinder and the bucket.