Abstract: An earth and root removing implement is formed from a cylindrical steel walled tube having a mouth at the front end for penetrating the earth into the root structure of a plant to be removed. To aid in penetration and permit disengaging of earth and roots received within the tube, the mouth includes an opening in the tube wall extending and tapering rearwardly to an apex. To maintain sufficient structural rigidity of the tube, the opening extends about the circumference of the tube for less than 180.degree. and defines in combination with the front end a scoop-like configuration. Attachment devices, including slots at the rear end of the tube for receiving the blade of a bucket of a front end loader and chains extending from the bucket to the tube, mounts the implement upon the bucket. By manipulating the bucket, and hence the implement, the implement is used to dig under, loosen and pry out of the earth the roots of selected plants.

Abstract: A dispensing bucket apparatus that removably connects to a loader vehicle. The apparatus is a bucket that is adapted to receive and hold a flowable material and has an exit opening in its front end that is selectively opened and closed by a gate. The position of the gate may be controlled by the user from within the loader vehicle to control the flow and flow rate of the flowable material from the bucket. An alternate bucket design uses a manual latch to release the gate to an opened position. The side walls of the bucket converge toward the front of the bucket and form a funnel that directs the flowable material to the exit opening. The construction of the apparatus is such that the user can view the pour at all times and, thereby, reduce spillage and waste.

Abstract: An improved means for dispensing a substantially even flow of semi-liquid material such as, concrete, into remote areas includes the use of an auger assembly mounted within a bucket of a construction machine. The auger assembly has a tubular housing with sealed end portions and an intermediate portion. The intermediate portion has a receiving passage defined therein. An auger is mounted within the tubular housing and has a blade portion which is rotatable in either a first or second direction by power supplied through a bi-directional motor. The semi-liquid material is poured into the bucket and enters the auger only through the receiving passage. The direction of rotation is chosen by an operator so that the material is conveyed along a rotational axis toward either a first or second opening, respectively, adjacent a remote area. The semi-liquid material flows substantially evenly through either the first or second openings to fill the remote area uniformly.

Abstract: A new Tiered Trenching Backhoe System for creating a dual tiered trench which allows one service utility to be elevated above another service utility thereby preventing contact of the two service utilities resulting in increased safety. The inventive device includes a syncline plate with an interior angle of approximately 140 degrees, a first and second triangular coupler welded at one end to the syncline plate removably coupling to a pair of existing tooth shanks of a backhoe bucket, a first and second fluke welded to the syncline plate opposite of the triangular couplers, a first and second trihedral support members welded to the interior portion of syncline plate providing support, and a pair of replaceable teeth removably secured to the first and second flukes.

Abstract: This invention relates to a dirt leveling device adapted for towing by a tractor which is characterized by one or more chisels attached to a transverse shaft on the front of the dirt leveling device having a rotatable relationship thereto, and a dirt leveling blade rotatably attached to the frame and controlled by a second hydraulically actuated ylinder. The hydraulically actuated cylinder for the chisels and the hydraulically actuated cylinder for the blade may be controlled by extensions to the vicinity of the driver of the towing vehicle.

Abstract: A device is provided for clearing a swath within the earth. The device has a frame for mounting the device onto an industrial vehicle. A rotating track is disposed on the frame. At least one reinforcing panel is mounted adjacent an end of the track that protects the end of the track from binding and damage due to obstacles disposed on the swath being cleared. A bottom plate is disposed directly beneath the track, and a top protecting shield is disposed above the track. When the vehicle moves forward, the bottom plate and the track operate to move a layer of earth from in front of the vehicle to a side of the vehicle.

Abstract: A new Tiered Trenching Backhoe Apparatus for creating a dual tiered trench which allows one service utility to be elevated above another service utility thereby preventing contact of the two service utilities resulting in increased safety. The inventive device includes a syncline plate with an interior angle of approximately 140 degrees, a first and second triangular coupler welded at one end to the syncline plate removably coupling to a pair of existing tooth shanks of a backhoe bucket, a first and second fluke welded to the syncline plate opposite of the triangular couplers, a first and second trihedral support members welded to the interior portion of syncline plate providing support, and a pair of replaceable teeth removably secured to the first and second flukes.

Abstract: A quick hitch assembly mountable to a hydraulic arm of heavy duty machinery for hitching an implement having at least one pair of outwardly extending parallel connector brackets. The assembly includes two or more parallel load transmitting plates on a common shaft which are dimensioned to be located parallel to at least one of the bracket pairs. The assembly also includes one or more hook elements for hooking onto the implement, and at least one hydraulically activated ram with a link pin displaceable between a bracket and a plate to form a positive lock between the implement and the assembly.

Abstract: A chute assembly in a bucket or scoop designed to be mounted on a front end loader or the like having a boom or lift arms for raising, lowering and controlling fore-aft pitch of the bucket. The bucket or scoop has an interior chamber and the chute assembly has a pair of converging sidewalls mounted on a plate forming a funnel, preferably with an adjustable throat for spreading flowable materials. The sidewalls of the chute are adapted to make a sealing fit with the sidewalls of the bucket, as does the plate along its bottom wall, joining the funnel and the interior chamber and forming a hopper. The chute assembly has means for attachably and detachably securing the plate to the bottom wall of the bucket. In one embodiment, a power ram drive mechanism swings the chute assembly in and out of the bucket on lift arms attached to the bucket.

Abstract: A rock picker and material loader attachment is pivotally mounted to a loader scoop or bucket and extends longitudinally forward therefrom. A plurality of teeth form the leading surface of the attachment during digging and loading operations. Also adjacent the bucket and support bar is a laterally extending debris catcher. During picking and scraping operations, the debris catcher is perpendicular to the bottom of the bucket, extending up from the bottom and thereby acting as a block or retaining plate which assists in retaining debris in the bucket. Two longitudinal knees form a quarter-circle are at or near the longitudinal position of the mounting between the attachment and the bucket. During loading from the inventive attachment to the bucket, the knees are used to pivot the attachment and allow material or debris to roll into the bucket. While the attachment is pivoting, the debris catcher assists by moving any debris near the edge of the bucket back and away therefrom.

Abstract: A multipurpose bucket structure can carry long materials, pull down a building into pieces and take away the pieces, disassembly an automobile and take away the parts, work with a large-sized tool, dig the ground, for put an area destroyed by a disaster in order, carry ready-mixed concrete and carry concrete blocks or secondary products of concrete. In the bucket structure, an openable bucket is attached in an openable manner to a body bucket by an actuating cylinder, and the buckets are formed with tooth portions for grasping materials. The bucket structure thus constructed of the body bucket and openable bucket can be swiveled in a plane normal to the opening and closing direction of the openable bucket. The openable bucket is automatically locked in its closed position and in any open angle position. On the other hand, the swivel mechanism is equipped with a locking mechanism for locking it in a swivel position.

Abstract: A plow assembly is disclosed for vehicles such as pickup trucks and tractors for moving snow or other materials. The plow assembly has at least one extendable, forwardly pivotable plow wing which is extendable on one end of a main plow by sliding movement along the front of the plow between a retracted and an extended position in which the plow wing is generally aligned with the plow front surface. The plow wing is also pivotally mounted on a hinge for movement between the extended position and a forwardly angled position in which the plow wing front surface extends at an angle to the plow front surface. A power source connected to the plow wing is operable to move the wing between the retracted, extended and forwardly angled positions. Preferably, a latch assembly prevents pivotal movement of the plow wing to the forwardly angled position until the plow wing is in the extended position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for handling material, especially soil, the device including a bucket (1) of a machine having a grinding device (2) for the material fitted thereto, the grinding device comprising at least two essentially parallel shafts (3) which are set at a distance from each other and rotatable in synchronization, the shafts having grinding members (4) for the material, whereby the grinding members (4) of two adjacent shafts overlap each other, the bottom of the bucket (1) including an outlet opening (5) for the handled material. The grinding members are provided with numerous discs (4) which are spaced apart from each other on each shaft (3), the peripheral surfaces of the discs comprising projections, whereby a notch is provided between two adjacent projections.

Abstract: A labor-saving materials dispenser comprises a bucket with a hydraulically actuated auger mounted inside. The dispenser is configured to be mounted to arms of a loader. In use, the bucket is loaded with material to be dispensed, such as by submersing the bucket in the material to be dispensed, so that the material is collected in a receptacle portion of the bucket. The bucket is then oriented so that a hole in the bucket is near a location where the user desires to place the material to be dispensed. The auger is then used to impel the material from the bucket, through the hole, and into the desired position for use. The materials dispenser saves labor and clean-up work, as compared with manual dispensing and with other materials-dispensing apparatus.

Abstract: An earthen material excavator includes, a) a base undercarriage comprising running gear to move the excavator over the ground; b) a slewing platform; c) a plurality of booms operatively connected to one another, one of the booms being operatively connected with the slewing platform; and d) a digging bucket apparatus mounted to another of the booms, the bucket apparatus including, i) a rigid digging assembly having a fore earth working end and an aft non-earth-working end, the digging assembly comprising an internal throat positioned between the assembly fore and aft ends; and ii) a substantially rigid earthen material container removably mounted relative to the aft end of the rigid digging assembly, the rigid earthen container being mounted in communication with the throat to receive earthen material transferred from the rigid digging assembly through the throat.

Abstract: A dispensing attachment for loaders includes a dispenser preferably made of metal and having a wall member for covering the loader and an arcuate end wall integrally connected to the wall member and having dispensing spouts. The dispenser is pivotally attached to a support which is detachably attached to the side walls of the loader. A hydraulic ram 40 is used to pivot the dispenser relative to the loader in a clam-like fashion such that the dispenser can be moved into engagement with the loader to essentially form a hopper or can be moved out of engagement with the loader so that the loader can be used to scoop up flowable material. An auger is journaled to the dispenser and driven by a hydraulic motor to feed the dispensing spouts with the flowable material such as sand. The dispensing attachment allows the user to use the load to scoop up the flowable material, engage the dispenser to the loader, and dispense the flowable material through the dispensing spouts.

Abstract: A tiltable attachment is provided for a Skid Steer Loader. The tiltable attachment is secured to the loader arms of the Skid Steer Loader and receives and fastens the utility attachment of the Skid Steer Loader. The tiltable attachment including a mounting base member and a pivotal attachment member. These members being rotated by a power cylinder. The pivotal attachment member has a demountable cover plate. The pivotal attachment member will receive the commonly known utility attachments. The tiltable attachment maintains the ability of the Skid Steer Loader to move the utility attachments in the vertical and horizontal plains while further providing the ability to rotate the utility attachment around the longitudinal axis of the Skid Steer Loader.

Abstract: A power-assisted shovel truck is provided including a swiveling truck and a rotary bucket attached to the truck by a movable arm. A water feed pump and a water feed tank are provided on the truck for pumping water towards the rotary bucket. A conduit communicates with the water feed pump and runs along the arm to the bucket to feed a stream of water to the rotary bucket.

Abstract: An excavating apparatus with a compression plate and associated hydraulic cylinder for the dewatering of excavation material comprising: an excavator having a stick pivotable at its inboard end with respect to the excavator and a bucket pivotally secured with respect to the outboard end of the stick; a compression plate pivotally secured to the inboard end of the bucket, the compression plate having a planar central section, an angled leading component extending upwardly at an angle between forty and fifty degrees from the compression plate at the leading edge of the compression plate and an inverted J-shaped coupling component with a long linear segment and a short linear segment adjacent to the inboard end of the compression plate; a pivot pin coupling the free end of the short linear segment coupling component with the inboard end of the bucket and with the long linear component secured to the inboard end of the compression plate; and a plurality of apertures formed in the central section of the compressio

Abstract: A bucket equipped with a mixing device for use in work for improving the soil of grounds such as road grounds, an excavation machine having such a bucket, and a soil improvement method using such an excavation machine. The bucket is equipped with a mixing device disposed therein, which device can be rotated by a motor whose number of revolutions per unit time is adjustable, and has an opening formed through the bottom surface thereof. Further, the bucket includes an injection device connected to an external, solidifying agent supply source.

Abstract: A vehicle having an earth moving blade equipped with log gripping devices at the ends thereof. The log gripping devices consist of a mounting assembly which is attached to the rear of the earth moving blade. Mounted on the assembly is an arm which in its retracted position is located behind and within the area between the ends of the blade. Hydraulic pistons and cylinders move the arms outwardly of the ends of the blade independently to permit the arms to grip logs and felled trees between the arms and the ends of the blade.

Abstract: In an excavating apparatus including a bucket removably coupled to a distal end of a hydraulically powered boom, a field-detachable and field-attachable ripper comprises a shank portion having a lower tip, a mounting portion disposed along an upper area of the shank portion and a detachable and re-attachable coupling element disposed along the mounting portion. The detachable and re-attachable coupling element secures the ripper to the bucket. There is optionally further included a detachable ripper tip coupled to the lower tip. The detachable ripper tip comprises a metal piece having a point disposed at a first end thereof and having a hollow disposed at a second end thereof. The hollow is adapted to accommodate the lower tip therein. The detachable ripper tip further includes an opening disposed on one side thereof and extending into the hollow. The opening is adapted to accommodate a fastener extending from the side and into the lower tip.

Abstract: A pavement trench mill is designed to be attached to the bucket of a front loader or backhoe. The pavement trench mill has a self contained engine to power the mandrel and is raised and lowered by the bucket on which it is mounted. The trench mill has a gauge that controls the depth of the cut. The cutting drum has a double cutting action which is provided by two sets of edge mounted teeth. The first set of edge mounted teeth are at the same radius and angle as the remainder of the mandrel cutting teeth. The second set of edge mounted teeth are spaced slightly wider (longitudinally) and slightly lower (closer to center of mandrel). This row of teeth trims the outer edge of the trench with greater frequency and leaves the edge smoother.

Abstract: A side wing attachment assembly for moldboards includes hydraulically actuated, spaced wing plate members capable of being placed predetermined distances from one another, forming with the moldboard material moving surface a containment pocket for material to be moved or directed. The side wing assembly includes the ability to move the wing plate members away from the material moving surface of the moldboard, or repositioning the wing plates to accommodate reorientation of the moldboard material moving surface.

Abstract: A carrier is described that adapts an excavator with an dozer blade to a tote bucket or scoop. The excavator carrier rests on the blade at its bottom with the blade serving as the back of the carrier. Dumping capability is provided by pivoting the carrier on mounting pins between a mounting bracket added to the back of the blade at its top and a corresponding mounting bracket on the carrier. A backhoe on the excavator can be used to lift the front of the carrier causing the carrier to pivot on the mounting pin and dump material through the separation of the the carrier and the blade at its bottom. Side plates of the carrier extend beyond the back of the blade in a shearing action to maintain self alignment. Quick separation of the carrier from the excavator blade is obtained by simply removing mounting pins on which the carrier pivots and using the backhoe to move the carrier conversion away from the excavator or backing the excavator away from the carrier.

Abstract: An improved material filling apparatus that can be installed in a front end multipurpose or fixed loader bucket. A hydraulic or electric motor is provided to rotate an auger, which discharges material out of a discharge opening at the one side of the device to fill sand bags or containers that are placed under this opening. In addition the front end loader will still be able to function in its normal manner when not required to fill sand bags or containers.

Abstract: A small utility tractor having a front-end loader which is modified to include a backhoe digger mounted on the front-end loader is disclosed. The backhoe digger is readily attached to or detached from the front-end loader to provide a digging function at the front of the tractor. The backhoe bucket is coupled to the front-end loader using an attachment device which releasably attaches the backhoe bucket to the front-end loader so that the backhoe bucket is located below the bottom of the front-end loader and the bucket front opening faces in the opposite direction to which the front-end loader opening faces.

Abstract: A scooping apparatus is disclosed having a carrying frame coupled with a vehicle.A cage having two cage parts, namely a scooping part and a lid are carried by the frame. The rotation axis of the lid part relative to the scooping part extending on a radial distance from the rotating axis of the cage amounts to zero to two thirds of the radius of the cage.A first driving means for rotatably driving at least one of the cage parts. A second driving means for moving the cage parts between the closed position and the open position such that a rotation axis of the lid part relative to the scooping part extending on a radial distance from a rotating axis of the cage amounting to zero to two thirds of the radius of the cage.

Abstract: A snow deflection system for a snowplow includes an arcuate foil and a preferred belt. Both the foil and the belt are attached to the moldboard of the plow so that the preferred belt keeps the plowed snow close enough to the moldboard to allow the arcuate foil to direct the flow of snow and air, which blows over the top of the moldboard, down and away from the plow vehicle.

Abstract: A trench paving device releasably secured to the lower lip of an earth moving bucket on a front end loader. The paving device has a pair of opposing vertically disposed and rearwardly converging side plates and a vertically adjustable screed supported between the rear end portions of the side plates. Skids carried by and projecting outwardly from the side plates support the paving device in straddling relation to a trench to be paved. The paving device moves with the bucket and relative to the front end loader in response to operation of a manually operable control system on the front end loader.

Abstract: A grabbing device (14) of a type to be connected to an arm or boom of an excavating machine of the like is arranged as separate unit having coupling means for optional coupling thereof to the bucket or the like tool (33) arranged adjacent to or beyond the grabbing device. The grabbing device may be used both with the bucket attached and without same and the bucket or the like unit may be used coupled beyond the grabbing device or directly to coupling means of the arm or boom (1). Between the grabbing device and the coupling means of the arm or boom there is interconnected a rotation tilting apparatus (6) allowing swinging and tilting of the grabbing device (14) relative to the arm or boom (1) and its coupling means.