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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 12, 2017
Filed:
May. 10, 2013
Stephen T Schmidt, Eatonville, WA (US);
Stephen T Schmidt, Eatonville, WA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A coupling system for coupling a tool to be carried over the earth to a mobile tool carrier. The system includes an attachment base for attaching the coupling system to the mobile tool carrier and a center pivot assembly with a pivot that allows a tool support arm to swing to either side of the tool carrier where it extends to the side to allow the tool to be used to the side while the machine moves forward. The support arm includes a vertical hinge that divides the arm into two parts, allowing the arm to fold so the tool can be either in front of the machine or beside the machine. The tool may be connected to the support arm with a quick-coupler having hooks or with a permanent attachment.