Environment restricted front bucket loader with material handling
US12258725B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02F3/422
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A front bucket loader apparatus for operating in low overhead space environments comprises a front bucket with a bottom plate with a front edge, an opposing back edge, a left edge and an opposing right edge. The front bucket further has a left side wall attached to the left side of the bottom plate and a right side wall attached to the right side of the bottom plate. Further, it is configured with a top support bracket attached to the left side wall and to the right side wall. Further, the front bucket has a pivotable serpentine back wall, the pivotable serpentine back wall having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being supported by the top support bracket and the lower portion of the pivotable serpentine back wall configured for engaging the bottom plate of the front bucket. Lastly the front bucket has a slatted rear mount directly opposing the pivotable serpentine back wall. The front bucket loader further comprises a hydraulic assembly attached to the slatted rear mount of the front bucket and operatively connected to the pivotable serpentine back wall of the front bucket.
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