Abstract: Method and apparatus for the remote-controlled connecting or separating of two coupling parts each of which is provided with mechanical form-lock elements and with control-line connectors, one of which parts is provided on the working tool and the other on the dipper stick or the like of a hydraulic excavator, which parts can be connected in force-locked manner by a hydraulic-mechanical locking device, each connecting or separating process comprising two successive individual processes.

Abstract: A hydraulic excavator, with a boom lower part, a boom upper part and a stick, for conversion to operation using a gripper with large ranges of action and lifting heights. A connecting piece which rigidly connects the boom upper part and the boom lower part is fastened to the boom upper part, and is formed with an eye. A hydraulic cylinder which serves to actuate the stick is swingably mounted on the eye by means of a bolt.

Abstract: A pendulum brake for cushioning pendulum movements, especially for grab buckets of hydraulically operable earth dredges in which the pendulum brake is arranged at the free end of the shank. A grab bucket holder and a drum are by means of fitting keys non-rotatably connected to a bolt which serves as shaft and is rotatably journaled in bearings at the free end of the shank. The drum cooperates with two clamps provided with brake linings while the clamps embrace the drum and by means of a clamping screw and dish springs exert a pressure upon the drum.