Patent · US Expired

Mounting apparatus for a bridge of a trenching machine

US5392540A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 10, 1993
Grant dateFeb 28, 1995
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02F5/06
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A trenching bridge mounting interface for a trenching machine that is adjustable to alter the effective length of a fixed length bridge so as to accommodate trenching bars of different lengths. The interface includes a prime mover mounting structure that is releasably secured to the prime mover of the trenching machine and a bridge mounting structure attached to the fixed length bridge. The effective length of the bridge is adjusted between a short length and a long length by reversing of the prime mover mounting structure.

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