Towable earth digging apparatus
US6668471B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02F3/7618
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A multifunctional, self-contained towable backhoe apparatus adapted for direct over-the-road trailering by a towing vehicle, has a support frame having a front and a rear, and a trailering hitch attached to the front. Wheels support the frame at the front and the rear. The rear wheels can function as drive wheels. A backfill blade is movably attached to the rear of the frame. An articulated arm assembly is pivotably mounted on the rear of the frame. A stabilizer with a street pad, a spade, or both, can be secured to the front of the frame for stabilizing the apparatus while in a digging position. The movable backfill blade is capable of movement to a raised position for supporting the articulated arm during transport and movement to at least one lowered ground-engaging position capable of stabilizing the apparatus, of earth moving, or a combination thereof. One end of the articulated arm is adapted for attachment of a tool, including a digging bucket, a pavement breaker, an auger, a grapple, or a fork. The self-contained towable backhoe apparatus can also have a pad on the backfill blade capable of cushioning the articulated arm assembly.
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