Abstract: A combination of an attachment, a power device and a quick-disconnect coupling device for attaching a variety of attachments to a stick includes a pair of brackets attached to the attachment, a frame assembly being attached to the power device and an activation device. The actuation device having a plurality of linkage members being positioned in a locked position when the power device is attached to the attachment and being in an open position when not being attached to the attachment. The linkage members including a latch having a pair of ends being spaced apart and in the locked position being in contacting relationship with the each of the pair of brackets.

Abstract: This invention relates to an arrangement for communicating fluid between a pressurized source and an implement that is remotely mounted on a linkage arrangement of a construction machine. The conduit arrangement includes a pair of conduits positioned internally within the linkage arrangement. One conduit communicates the pressurized fluid to a control valve mounted on the end of the linkage, while the second returns the fluid to a reservoir. This arrangement permits a plurality of conduits to extend between the control valve and a multi-function implement mounted on the linkage arrangement while limiting the number of conduits between the control valve and the source of pressurized fluid.

Abstract: A quick-disconnect coupling device (12) for use with a power device (8) and for attaching a variety of attachments (18) to a stick (10) includes a pair of brackets (22) attached to the attachment (18), a frame assembly (40) being attached to the power device (8) and an activation device (80). The actuation device (80) having a plurality of linkage members (82) being positioned in a locked position (84) when the power device (8) is attached to the attachment (18) and being in an open position (83) when not being attached to the attachment (18). The linkage members (82) including a latch (130) having a pair of ends (132) being spaced apart and in the locked position (84) being in contacting relationship with the each of the pair of brackets (22).