Boom
US6718661B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02F3/962
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A new and improved appliance boom having opposite ends. One of the ends is adapted to be secured to the bucket of an articulated powered bucket loader. The other end is adapted to be secured to an appliance. The boom has means for guiding appliance control cables from end to end. At least one control cable having opposite ends is trained through the means. One of the control cable ends is attached to the appliance; the other of the control cable ends is attached to a control in the cab of the bucket loader to which the boom is attached. The appliance cradle may be secured to appliances ranging from crane pulleys, chain saws, and rotary drills, reciprocating saws, to other rotary or reciprocating equipment. The appliance boom may be secured to the bucket of a conventional bucket loader and unattached conveniently and stored when not in use.
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