Quick attach tractor mounting assembly for agricultural dozer and loader implement
US4554978A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 1984 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02F3/7609
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A frame assembly for mounting on a tractor is provided which is designed for quickly and easily attaching different types of implements thereto without the necessity of frame modification or other time-consuming tractor alterations. Advantageously, the frame assembly includes a pair of elongated rails respectively secured to opposed sides of a tractor, along with a bracket assembly secured to the underside of the tractor adjacent the tractor drawbar structure. Each of the alternately mountable implements includes a mounting assembly having a pair of elongated spaced apart channel arms which are operable for slidingly engaging respective mounting rails. In use the implements are stationarily positioned independently of the tractor, and attachment of the implements is simply a matter of driving the tractor forward with the tractor-mounted rails located to slide into engagement with the implement channel arms. The channel arms and rails are then secured by means aligned, apertured coupling structure and quick-connect pins. The dozer blade implement is provided with an elongated lower central beam which extends beneath the tractor for interconnection to the bracket to provide a sturdy …
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