Abstract: A tool combination, including a share tip and an adjoining guide element, wherein the share tip and the guide element have threaded receptacles for fastening to a tine. An easy and secure fastening of both the share tip and the guide element is achieved according to this invention if the guide element has a threaded receptacle which is covered in the tool advancement direction by a cover portion of the share tip.

Abstract: Sweep retaining structure includes a retainer having a contact end biased towards the sweep. The sweep includes two or more spaced end-receiving areas to accommodate changes in the mounted sweep position. In one embodiment, the retainer is a wire made of spring steel having a contact end biased against the underside of the sweep. In one embodiment, the underside of the sweep includes a series of stepped portions. As the sweep is forced on the adapter on the shank, the contact end springs into retaining position on the stepped portion that aligns with the spring end when the sweep is in the mounted position. The sweep can be attached loosely by hand in an initial position with operating forces moving the sweep to a wedge locked position.

Abstract: In a device for coupling a tooth onto an adaptor nose with a key, the tooth includes a skirt shrouding the adapter nose beyond the key passage zone and having a configuration connected to a return wall, comprising a bordering ridge. The wall is provided in the width of the skirt and corresponds to the passage and positioning of the key. Proximate the ends of the wall, and in the thickness of the skirt, are provided passage openings for the key devoid of abutting function in operation and ensuring a guiding and stopping function only when the key is inserted or removed. The key comprises two components transversely mobile relative to each other.

Abstract: Sweep retaining structure includes a retainer having a contact end biased towards the sweep. The sweep includes two or more spaced end-receiving areas to accommodate changes in the mounted sweep position. In one embodiment, the retainer is a wire made of spring steel having a contact end biased against the underside of the sweep. In one embodiment, the underside of the sweep includes a series of stepped portions. As the sweep is forced on the adapter on the shank, the contact end springs into retaining position on the stepped portion that aligns with the spring end when the sweep is in the mounted position. The sweep can be attached loosely by hand in an initial position with operating forces moving the sweep to a wedge locked position.

Abstract: Sweep retaining structure includes a spring wire retainer with a base supported in a groove on the underside of the wedge support which mates with a stem portion of the sweep. The wedge support is apertured, and a central curved portion of the retainer passes through the aperture and supports a sweep-contacting end above the surface of the wedge support. The end is biased toward a contact area on the sweep to engage the area and eliminate sweep loss problems by preventing the sweep from slipping downwardly from the mounted position. To remove the sweep, a tool is inserted through the slot to depress the retainer end, and the sweep is forced off the wedge support. A raised area on the sweep directs soil away from the retainer and contact area to reduce wear and eliminate depression of the end during operation. The underside of the raised area positions the wire end and provides bend-resisting support for the wire.

Abstract: A wear assembly includes an adapter with a nose, a wear member with a socket to receive the nose, and a lock to secure the wear member to the adapter. The nose and socket include complementary rails and grooves that vertically diverge as they extend from the front of the nose. The lock can have a tapered construction.

Abstract: Sweep retaining structure includes a retainer having a contact end biased towards the sweep. The sweep includes two or more spaced end-receiving areas to accommodate changes in the mounted sweep position. In one embodiment, the retainer is a wire made of spring steel having a contact end biased against the underside of the sweep. In one embodiment, the underside of the sweep includes a series of stepped portions. As the sweep is forced on the adapter on the shank, the contact end springs into retaining position on the stepped portion that aligns with the spring end when the sweep is in the mounted position. The sweep can be attached loosely by hand in an initial position with operating forces moving the sweep to a wedge locked position.

Abstract: A cultivator point assembly includes an adaptor having a front and a rear end, and intended to be mounted to a cultivator machine at an upper end and having a foot projecting from a lower end. A cultivator point is adapted to be engaged with the adaptor and has a mounting section and a forward ground-working edge. An aperture in the mounting section is adapted to receive the foot of the adaptor in a first reversed position, whereafter the cultivator point is rotated 180° relative to the adaptor into an intermediate position in which the ground working edge is in a forward facing position relative to the adaptor, and is then moved rearwardly relative to the adaptor into a working position. A stop in use prevents unintentional detachment of the cultivator point from the adaptor.

Abstract: Sweep retaining structure includes a spring wire retainer with a base supported in a groove on the underside of the wedge support which mates with a stem portion of the sweep. The wedge support is apertured, and a central curved portion of the retainer passes through the aperture and supports a sweep-contacting end above the surface of the wedge support. The end is biased toward a contact area on the sweep to engage the area and eliminate sweep loss problems by preventing the sweep from slipping downwardly from the mounted position. To remove the sweep, a tool is inserted through the slot to depress the retainer end, and the sweep is forced off the wedge support. A raised area on the sweep directs soil away from the retainer and contact area to reduce wear and eliminate depression of the end during operation. The underside of the raised area positions the wire end and provides bend-resisting support for the wire.

Abstract: A plow assembly useful for moving material from surfaces such as roadways in various selectable discharge directions includes a moldboard assembly and pivotable frame. The moldboard assembly is capable of being oriented in a right side discharge or a left side discharge in response to pivoting movement of the pivotable frame. A tripping mechanism is included to prevent damage of the plow assembly from obstacles located on the plowing surface. A cutting edge of the plow assembly is secured to the moldboard assembly by a wedge mechanism thus allowing quick cutting edge replacement.

Abstract: A method of replacing a worn point of an excavating tooth wherein the point is held in place by a pin lock including a shearable top flange and torque-resisting, forwardly extending rib, the method including exerting a downward force on the pin lock to shear the top flange while the forwardly extending rib guides the pin lock downwardly and out of locking engagement with aligned slots in the tooth adapter nose and point rearwardly extending ear, removing the worn point and installing a new point along with a new pin lock including a top flange and forwardly extending rib.

Abstract: A locked connection for structures engageable with abrasive material and the like including a pair of relatively elongated elements at least one of which is subject to abrasive wear, the elements having parallel longitudinally extending centerlines and spaced apart generally planar surfaces arranged at an angle to the centerlines and between which a bi-stress lock is positioned.

Abstract: An assembly of wear elements for installation on the wearable part of a structure engageable with abrasive material including a relatively elongated base element adapted to be secured to the wearable part and a relatively elongated wear element releasably, reversibly mounted on the base element, each of the elements having first and second pair of longitudinally spaced apart dovetail surfaces with one of the elements having third and fourth pairs of longitudinally spaced apart dovetail surfaces.

Abstract: An assembly of wear element for installation on the wearable part of a structure engageable with abrasive material including a relatively elongated base element adpated to be secured to the wearable part and a relatively elongated wear element releasably, reversibly mounted on the base element, each of the elements having longitudinally spaced apart dovetail surfaces in one outstanding wall portion and a single surface in an opposed outstanding wall portion.

Abstract: An adapter for operatively connecting a work implement such as a bucket or fork to a loader vehicle body. The adapter may be commonly used for connection of various types or sizes of implements. Though easy to use and manufacture, the adapter provides strong, reliable and balanced connection between the vehicle and implement through its pair of side brackets and one center bracket which are rigidly connected with each other via a common support frame and which pivotably connect in substantially straight alignment respectively with a pair of implement lift arms and one implement pivot arm extending from the vehicle body.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting an earth working tool to a shank having a substantially vertical track on the rear end of the shank, a tool holder having a C-shaped opening at its forward end and adapted to fit over the shank track, and a wedge member adapted for wedging between the shank track and the tool holder to secure the holder to the shank at a selected position with the track forward facing surfaces engaging the flange rear surfaces. The track includes a rearward V-shaped surface and a pair of forward facing surfaces and the holder opening includes a flanges adapted to engage the forward facing surfaces when forced together by the wedge member. Depressions and protrusions are provided on the flanges and forward facing surfaces to secure against vertical movement of the mounted holder relative to the shank. The V-shaped surface has an included angle of substantially ninety degrees.

Abstract: A cutting tooth assembly for heavy duty earth working machines has a replaceable cutting point comprised of a length of metal bar of constant transverse cross-section, which is frictionally held on a shank by a reusable holding clamp and which is repositionable on the shank. A used length of the metal bar is welded to an unused length of metal bar or to another used length of metal bar, thus permitting the entire length of the cutting point material to be utilized, thus limiting discarded scrap to a minimum and reducing operation costs.

Abstract: In the operation of construction vehicles, it is often desirable to quickly change from one work implement to another for various types of work. In order to accomplish this, adapting brackets or extensive support structure is added to the support arm and operating linkage of the vehicle to mount a specifically design work implement. Such designs have been known to alter the function of the operating linkages to a point where the performance of the work implement is sacrificed both in operational force capabilities and capacity. The coupling apparatus of the subject allows a plurality of work implements to be quickly coupled to and uncoupled from a vehicle. The coupling apparatus does so in a manner that maintains the operating geometry of conventional linkages and thereby maintains the appropriate operational forces needed for manipulation of the work implement with very little reduction in capacity from that of a convention work implement.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for attaching a chisel plow share to a standard comprises a first bracket slidable over the standard and including hooks for engaging the share; a second bracket slidable over the standard and also including hooks for engaging the share and a locking assembly mounted on the standard for drawing the share into tight engagement with the standard and the brackets.

Abstract: A clamping device for exerting clamping forces in two directions to a shank between a pair of spaced clamping members having a transverse stop. The device includes an elongated bolt like body having a pair of axially spaced sections, a head at one end and external threads on an opposite end portion with a nut on the threads for applying a first clamping force to the spaced members. An eccentric section between the shaft sections applies a transverse clamping force to the shank. A pair of flat plates forming the clamping members has two spaced clamping devices and is arranged to slidably clamp to a variety of movable supports. A pair of spaced clamping plates are affixed to the end of a longitudinal frame with the option of a shim to accomodate shanks of smaller sizes.

Abstract: The shovel for an excavator has teeth arranged at a distance apart from one another on its digging edge. The areas of the edge of the shovel between the teeth are equipped with caps that are relatively resistant to wear and are put on in such a manner that they can be replaced, and have a short hook-like projection which engages under the edge of the shovel and a long leg which fits over the edge of the shovel. Secured to the upper surface of the shovel between the teeth of the shovel are retaining pieces which can fit together with the legs of the caps when the caps are put onto the edge of the shovel and which cooperate with them in an interengaging manner to prevent the legs of the caps from being lifted off from the upper surface of the shovel. Detachable securing members hold the legs of the caps and the retaining pieces together in the direction in which they can be fit together.

Abstract: A wear runner for an excavating bucket which includes a plurality of base elements secured to the bucket in end-to-end relation, a runner element for each base element removably mounted thereunder by means of a rearwardly divergent dovetail.

Abstract: A tine holder for turf aerating equipment includes a horizontal tine arm having a plurality of spaced apertures therein corresponding to mounting positions of the coring tines. The hollow tines are outwardly tapered at their upper ends and the apertures in the tine arm are of a diameter equal to the inner diameter of the upper ends of the tines. A tine holding bar disposed beneath the tine arm is provided with tapered apertures aligned with the apertures in the tine arm. The taper of the bar apertures corresponds to the taper of the tine upper end and permits the seating of the coring tines in the apertures with a small portion of each tine extending thereabove. A plurality of bolts passing through aligned bolt holes in the tine arm and tine holding bar permit a clamping of the tines against the tine arm in alignment with the tine arm apertures.

Abstract: A scarifier tooth assembly of the type used on earth excavation equipment for digging furrows in the ground which comprises a replacement point and a clamp member for securing the point to a conventional tapered and grooved shank carried by the bucket of the earth excavating equipment. The point is of a forged integral construction and includes a tapered forward digging portion and a shaft portion extending rearwardly therefrom. The shaft portion defines a flat lower bearing surface adapted to abut a flat bearing surface on the shank and a curvilinear upper bearing surface adapted to abut an interior curvilinear bearing surface of the clamp member. Ear members project laterally from the rearward most end of the shaft portion of the point and fit about the shank for preventing relative lateral movement between the point and shank.

Abstract: A tine holder for turf aerating equipment includes a horizontal tine arm having a plurality of spaced apertures therein having a diameter substantially equal to the inner diameter of the upper ends of the tines. The hollow tines are substantially cylindrical at their upper ends and abut the tine arm in alignment with the tine arm apertures. A tine holding bar disposed beneath the tine arm includes a plurality of tapered apertures aligned with the apertures in the tine arm. The tines pass through the tine holding bar apertures and are secured in position by split collets having frusto-conical exterior surfaces which seat within the tapered apertures of the tine holding bar. A plurality of bolts passing through aligned bolt holes in the tine arm and tine holding bar provide a tightening of the split collets to secure the tines in position against the tine arm.

Abstract: A combination garden tool is disclosed. A first tool, which has a handle, and a second tool, which is secured to a coupling mechanism, are provided and are detachably coupled to each other in such a manner that both tools can be operated simultaneously. If desired, however, the second tool can be used alone while attached to the first tool. Preferably, the detachable coupling device includes a clamping bolt movable by means of eccentric supporting projections between a first and a second position to clamp the first tool is mounted to the body of the coupling device. The coupling device is preferably permanently secured to the second tool.

Abstract: A backhoe frame is attached to the main frame of a host tractor vehicle at four points. A pair of upper mounting pins each pass consecutively through an outboard restraining plate in the vehicle main frame, a backhoe mounting collar integral with the backhoe frame and an inboard restraining plate. The mounting pin is a tight fit in the restraining plates and a loose fit in the backhoe mounting collar.

Abstract: By providing a plow and scraper blade assembly with a camming and securing member at one end and a pivotable, blade locking member at the other end, along with a cooperating, interfittingly engageable plow blade, a plow and scraper blade assembly is achieved wherein the plow blade is easily and quickly installable and removeable. In the preferred embodiment, a blade nesting and engaging channel is incorporated along with a plurality of stiffening ribs spaced along the channel to provide rigidity to the plow blade while enhancing the blade's rapid installation and removal qualities.

Abstract: A blade assembly for equipment such as a bulldozer, snow plow or the like has a moldboard and a replaceable blade. A plurality of rearwardly projecting lugs are provided adjacent the top edge of the blade and a corresponding plurality of sockets are provided adjacent the lower edge of the moldboard. The upper and lower surfaces of the lugs are horizontal while the side surfaces diverge rearwardly. The moldboard sockets are correspondingly configured but of greater width than the lugs. A locking bar having forwardly projecting locking lugs is detachably mounted on the rear face of the moldboard. The locking lugs are of such configuration as to substantially completely fill the portion of the socket remaining open when the blade lug has been inserted and shifted laterally in the moldboard socket.

Abstract: A ripper tool apparatus detachably mounted on a conventional excavator bucket so as to distribute the stresses developed as the implement is used. The apparatus includes a central ripper tooth to break hardened or dense earthen material and a pair of side wall cutter teeth to clean the excavated trench walls.

Abstract: A wear runner for an excavating bucket which includes a plurality of base elements secured to the bucket in end-to-end relation, a runner element for each base element removably mounted thereunder by means of a rearwardly divergent dovetail.