Abstract: A filter system for a heavy-duty machine includes a filter stand configured to be coupled to the heavy-duty machine. A first filter is supported by the filter stand and is configured to be fluidly coupled to a first fluid flow path that provides pressurized hydraulic fluid to an auxiliary component of the heavy-duty machine, and a second filter is supported by the filter stand and is configured to be fluidly coupled to a second fluid flow path that receives pressurized hydraulic fluid from the auxiliary component of the heavy-duty machine.

Abstract: A filter system for a heavy-duty machine includes a filter stand configured to be coupled to the heavy-duty machine. A first filter is supported by the filter stand and is configured to be fluidly coupled to a first fluid flow path that provides pressurized hydraulic fluid to an auxiliary component of the heavy-duty machine, and a second filter is supported by the filter stand and is configured to be fluidly coupled to a second fluid flow path that receives pressurized hydraulic fluid from the auxiliary component of the heavy-duty machine.

Abstract: A power coupling mounting for a quick-disconnect coupling between the boom and stick on a heavy-duty machine having coupling elements to connect a power supply from the machine to the stick that eliminates the need for one or more persons to manually connect or disconnect the coupling elements when the quick-disconnect coupling is coupled or uncoupled. The quick-disconnect coupling includes a coupling member mounted on the boom of the machine and a coupling member mounted on the stick. The power coupling includes a male coupling element mounted on the stick coupling member and a female coupling element mounted on the boom coupling member. The female coupling element is slidably mounted on a plate extending from the boom coupling member for orbital movement and the male coupling element is gimbally mounted on a plate extending from the stick coupling member to facilitate alignment of the coupling elements along the X, Y and Z axes during coupling and decoupling of the coupling members.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a quick-connect/disconnect coupling for a heavy-duty machine including a boom and a stick to facilitate the interexchangeability of work tools wherein the locking mechanism can be remotely controlled to lock and unlock the coupling members when they are in mating engagement. The coupling includes a male member attachable to the boom of the machine and a female member attachable to the stick. The locking mechanism includes a pair of planetary gear assemblies, a motor and a brake that drive and maintain a pair of wedge shaped bars within their respective sockets. The coupling also includes proximity sensors to facilitate the proper engagement of the coupling members.

Abstract: A coupling for a heavy-duty machine to be used between a boom and a stick having a working tool for quick coupling and decoupling of the stick to the boom for the exchange of tools and being operable from the cab or operator's station on the machine without requiring the need for one or more persons or machines at the coupling during the coupling and decoupling process. The coupling also includes a unique locking mechanism that can be remotely controlled to lock and unlock the coupling when they are in mating engagement. The coupling includes a male member attachable to the boom of the machine and a female member connected to the stick. The male member is pivotally mounted at one end on the boom and connected at the other end to a hydraulic cylinder on the boom for articulating the male member on the boom. The male member further includes a grabber at one end and a picker at the other end for interchangeable use to guide the joining of the coupler members.

Abstract: A coupling for a heavy-duty machine to be used between a boom and a stick having a working tool for quick coupling and decoupling of the stick to the boom for the exchange of tools and being operable from the cab or operator's station on the machine without requiring the need for one or more persons or machines at the coupling during the coupling and decoupling process. The coupling also includes a unique locking mechanism that can be remotely controlled to lock and unlock the coupling when they are in mating engagement. The coupling includes a male member attachable to the boom of the machine and a female member connected to the stick. The male member is pivotally mounted at one end on the boom and connected at the other end to a hydraulic cylinder on the boom for articulating the male member on the boom. The male member further includes a grabber at one end and a picker at the other end for interchangeable use to guide the joining of the coupler members.

Abstract: A heavy-duty machine, such as an excavator, having a boom mounted for motion in a generally vertical arc, a stick mounted onto the distal end of the boom, and a tool mounted at the distal end of the stick. The stick is connected to the boom by a quick-disconnect coupling including a coupling member that is rockably mounted at the distal end of the boom and a coupling member mounted at the proximal end of the stick. A grab hook on the boom coupling member is used to pick up the stick by hooking onto a grab pin of the stick coupling member. A set of rack gear teeth on the boom coupling member intermesh with a corresponding set of rack gear teeth on the stick coupling member, and these eliminate play between the stick and boom.

Abstract: A heavy-duty machine, such as an excavator, having a boom mounted for motion in a generally vertical arc, a stick mounted onto the distal end of the boom, and a tool mounted at the distal end of the stick. The stick is connected to the boom by a quick-disconnect coupling including a coupling member that is rockably mounted at the distal end of the boom and a coupling member mounted at the proximal end of the stick. A grab hook on the boom coupling member is used to pick up the stick by hooking onto a grab pin of the stick coupling member. A set of rack gear teeth on the boom coupling member intermesh with a corresponding set of rack gear teeth on the stick coupling member, and these eliminate play between the stick and boom.

Abstract: An articulated arm-type excavator machine has a boom which has a trolley track affixed onto its underside. A trolley member from which a pulley block can be suspended travels along this track, and is urged into an operator-selected position by a double-acting hydraulic cylinder. A power winch is mounted on the overcarriage of the machine and a lifting cable runs from the winch, over the pulley block, to a lifting hook or other device.

Abstract: An articulated arm-type excavator machine has a hydraulically actuated main boom and a side boom which is detachably mounted at its proximal end to the side of the tractor of the machine, and at its distal end to a trolley arrangement on the underside of the main boom. The detachable sideboom arrangement permits the machine to be employed either as an excavator or as a sideboom lifting device.