Abstract: Described is an apparatus (2) for a self-propelled operating machine (10) comprising a supporting frame (21, 22, 23) designed to be fastened at the rear to an attaching device wherein an operating arm (102) of the machine (10) is provided and designed to be coupled at the front to a tool (3). The frame includes two lateral uprights (21, 22) joined at the top by a transversal plate (23).

Abstract: A cotton picker unit lift structure having a first frame, a second frame pivotally coupled to the first frame about a pivot axis, and at least one sliding joint coupling the first frame to the second frame. Wherein, the sliding joint is not positioned at the pivot axis.

Abstract: A cotton picker unit lift structure having a first frame, a second frame slidably coupled to the first frame about a pivot axis with a plurality of sliding joints. Wherein, the pivot axis is spaced from the second frame and extends in a fore-aft direction and the second frame is pivotal about the pivot axis in a first direction and a second direction relative to the first frame.

Abstract: A hydraulically tilting dual bale spear having multiple bale tines is presented. The bale spear has a first frame and a second frame connected to one another at a pivot point. A hydraulic cylinder is positioned between the first frame member and the second frame member. When activated, the hydraulic cylinder tilts the second frame with respect to the first frame member thereby providing a safer, faster and more efficient way to gather and pick up bales. The benefit over a non-tilting dual bale spear is that it allows the operator to pick up two bales without stopping or dragging the first bale across the ground and ripping the net wrap. It also allows the operator to level out the two bales once picked up for easier off load onto a truck or trailer.

Abstract: A scoop assembly is disclosed for a wheel dozer. The scoop assembly includes a frame that includes right and left lift arms that may be coupled together by a distal cross beam. The lift arms include proximal portions that extend between the two cross beams and a distal hook-shaped portion that extends forward beyond the distal cross beam. The distal hook-shaped portions pivotally connect to the bucket. The distal cross beam provides a place for the location of a bracket that supports a single dump cylinder that extends upward into a central pocket disposed in the back of the bucket. The dump cylinder is protected from debris due to its raised position and placement inside a centralized pocket that does not experiment the flow of debris materials.

Abstract: A pallet fork including a frame and a fork tine. The frame supports a fork bar and a carriage plate. Further, the fork bar and the carriage plate extend in a longitudinal direction of the pallet fork. The fork tine is mounted to the fork bar. Also, the fork tine has a swingable motion and a lateral motion relative to the fork bar. Moreover, the fork tine includes a vertical leg and a horizontal leg. A bracket is attached to the vertical leg of the fork tine. A first locking member is selectively inserted in the bracket to engage the fork tine with the carriage plate and restrict the swingable motion of the fork tine.

Abstract: A pallet jack having first and second turn radii includes a support frame having a first end and a second end. The support frame is positionable between a raised position and a lowered position. A main wheel connects to the support frame proximate the first end while a first extensible wheel connects to the support frame proximate the second end. The distance between the main wheel and the extensible wheel define the first turn radius when the support frame is in the raised position. A ground engaging device attaches to the support frame between the main wheel and the first extensible wheel. Positioning the support frame towards the lowered position, the ground engageable device engages the ground and the extensible wheel disengages the ground. The second turn radius is thereby defined by the distance between the main wheel and the ground engaging device, which is less than the first turn radius.

Abstract: A steering device for decreasing a turning radius of a pallet jack includes a ground engaging member connected to a support member of the pallet jack between a main wheel and an extensible wheel. The load supporting member of the pallet jack is positionable between a raised position and a lowered position. A first turning radius of the pallet jack is defined by the distance between the main wheel and the extensible wheel. While the extensible wheel engages the ground when the support frame is positioned towards the raised position, positioning the support member towards the lowered position engages the ground engageable member with the ground causing the extensible wheel to disengage the ground. The main wheel and the ground engageable member then define a second turning radius which is less than the first turning radius.

Abstract: A tool assembly mountable on the handle of a material working machine generally including a link mountable on the machine handle for pivotal movement about a first axis and connectable to a fluid actuated assembly connected to the machine handle, operable for displacing the link about such first axis, an implement connected to the link for pivotal movement about a second axis, a first fluid actuated assembly operatively interconnecting the link and the implement, a second fluid actuated assembly operatively interconnecting the link and the implement, a first fluid line intercommunicating a base end of the cylinder of the first fluid actuated assembly and one of the base and rod ends of the cylinder of the second fluid actuated assembly, a second fluid line intercommunicating a rod end of the cylinder of the first fluid actuated assembly and the other of the base and rod ends of the cylinder of the second fluid actuated assembly and a valve disposed in one of the fluid lines, operable to be selectively dispose

Abstract: The bale handler attachment (10) has a frame (26) with a base member (26), an upper member (30) parallel to the base member and a pair of connecting members (32 and 34). A pair of connector assemblies (118 and 120) are connected to the frame (26). A plurality of parallel straight tines (36) are connected to the base member (28). A right shaft (42) and a left shaft (54) are pivotally attached to the frame (26) for pivotal movement about parallel axies that are perpendicular to the axies of the straight tines (36). Arcuate tines (74 and 78) are attached to the right and left shafts (42 and 54) and are pivoted into and out of engagement with bales by a hydraulic cylinder (82). A tiebar (72) connects the upper ends of the shafts (42 and 54) and are pivoted into and out of engagement with bales by a hydraulic cylinder (82). A tie bar (72) connects the upper ends of the shaft.

Abstract: A motorized lift truck, with a telescopic arm (9), comprising a chassis (1) mounted on a plurality of wheels of which at least one (7) is power driven. The chassis (1) carries a motor propulsion group (3), a cab (2) and lifting structure (4) disposed between the motor propulsion group (3) and the cab (2). The lifting structure (4) is the telescopic arm (9) mounted pivotably about a substantially horizontal axle (10). The assembly of the lifting structure (4) comprising the telescopic arm (9) is displaceable transversely, so as to permit precise adjustment over a predetermined distance (d) of the position of the lifting structure (4) so as to engage the load. The truck is adapted to be loaded up on the rear of a carrying vehicle and comprises a chassis (1) having a U shape.

Abstract: A vehicle having a fluid-powered rotary dipper stick assembly including a boom attachment head and a bucket attachment head with a body extending therebetween. An axle extends from the boom attachment head into the body and is in sliding engagement with an inward wall of the body to provide lateral support thereto. The axle extends to a midportion of the body. The body is rotatable relative to the axle, and is rigidly connected to the bucket attachment head for rotation together as a unit. A linear-to-rotary transmission mechanism including a piston is disposed within the body and is operable to produce rotational movement of the body relative to the non-rotating axle. The piston is operated by the application of pressurized fluid to produce linear movement of the piston which is translated into rotational movement of the body, and provides rotation of a bucket or other work implement attached thereto about the body longitudinal axis independent of the boom attachment head.

Abstract: A side dumping loading bucket for pivoting a dumping bucket about a plurality of axes automatically includes a bucket having first and second sides oriented perpendicular to the centerline of the bucket, a holder having first and second sides and a second centerline substantially parallel to the centerline of the bucket, a dumping ram disposed substantially parallel to the centerline of the bucket and operatively connected between the bucket and the holder for dumping the bucket on a selected side, first and second journal assemblies located on the first and second sides of the holder and concentric with the axes and a hydraulic circuit including the dumping ram and the first and second journal assemblies for locking a selected journal assembly prior to unlocking the other journal assembly and for operating the dumping ram only after the selected and the other journal assemblies are locked and unlocked, respectively.

Abstract: An attachment to the boom of a boom-type vehicle is for lifting and supporting a panel assembly of the type having a panel and a purline. The purline is securely attached to the panel and disposed at an angle thereto. The attachment comprises an attachment connectable to a forward end of the boom of the vehicle for supporting at least a portion of the purline and at least a portion of the panel. The attachment provides selective movement between the purline, the panel, and the boom for permitting the panel assembly to be maneuvered in the desired manner at the construction site. A panel handler assembly is connectable to a forward portion of a mast assembly.

Abstract: This apparatus relates to an attachment to the boom of a boom-type vehicle for lifting and supporting a panel assembly of the type having a panel and a purline. The purline is securely attached to the panel and disposed at an angle thereto. The attachment comprises attachment devices connectable to a forward end of the boom of the vehicle for supporting at least a portion of the purline and at least a portion of the panel. The attachment device provides selective movement between the purline, the panel, and the boom for permitting the panel assembly to be maneuvered in the desired manner at the construction site. A panel handler assembly is connectable to a forward portion of a mast assembly.

Abstract: A vehicle having a fluid-powered rotary dipper stick assembly including a boom attachment head and a bucket attachment head with a body extending therebetween. An axle extends from the boom attachment head into the body and is in sliding engagement with an inward wall of the body to provide lateral support thereto. The axle extends to a midportion of the body. The body is rotatable relative to the axle, and is rigidly connected to the bucket attachment head for rotation together as a unit. A hydraulic motor is operable to produce rotational movement of the body relative to the non-rotating axle. Rotational movement of the body produces rotation of a bucket or other work implement attached thereto about the body longitudinal axis independent of the boom attachment head. The assembly uses a single thrust bearing positioned between the body and the boom attachment head to carry thrust loads in both directions.

Abstract: A vehicle having a fluid-powered rotary dipper stick assembly including a boom attachment head and a bucket attachment head with an outer body extending therebetween. A shaft extends longitudinally within the outer body. An inner body is disposed within the outer body immediately inward of the outer body to provide support thereto. In one embodiment, the inner body is rigidly attached to the shaft for rotation as a unit relative to the outer body. In another embodiment, the outer body and the shaft are rigidly attached together for rotation as a unit relative to the inner body. A linear-to-rotary transmission mechanism including a piston sleeve is disposed within the inner and outer bodies and is operable to produce rotational movement of the shaft relative to whichever of the outer or inner bodies is not connected to the shaft.

Abstract: A vehicle having a fluid-powered rotary dipper stick assembly including a boom attachment head and a bucket attachment head with an outer body extending therebetween. A shaft extends longitudinally within the outer body. An inner body is disposed within the outer body immediately inward of the outer body to provide support thereto. In one embodiment, the inner body is rigidly attached to the shaft for rotation as a unit relative to the outer body. In another embodiment, the outer body and the shaft are rigidly attached together for rotation as a unit relative to the inner body. A linear-to-rotary transmission mechanism including a piston sleeve is disposed within the inner and outer bodies and is operable to produce rotational movement of the shaft relative to whichever of the outer or inner bodies is not connected to the shaft.

Abstract: A fluid-powered, laterally tiltable bucket assembly having a bucket with a pair of bucket clevises, and an actuator having a generally cylindrical body with an output shaft rotatably disposed therein with an axis in general parallel alignment with a forward rotation plane through which the bucket is rotatable on a backhoe arm by the operation of a rotation link. A bracket is attached to the body and has a pair of clevises for pivotal attachment to the vehicle arm and rotation link. The output shaft has a pair of shaft clevises for attaching the shaft to the corresponding bucket clevises. A linear-to-rotary transmission device disposed within the body produces rotational movement of the shaft relative to the body to produce lateral tilting of the bucket in a lateral plane generally transverse to the forward rotational plane for the bucket.

Abstract: The invention provides a converting assembly, cooperating with a general purpose tractor, for periodically interchanging an implement configured for side-to-side motion with one configured for a tilting motion about a horizontal axis. An illustrated embodiment includes a frame, rigidly but readily removably attached to the tractor lift frame members. A motion connector, pivotally mounted to the frame, cooperates with the tractor tilt cylinder and the implement to convert extension and retraction of the tilt cylinder into side-to-side motion of the implement.

Abstract: A backhoe machine is disclosed wherein the entire articulated boom is mounted to a carriage for movement relative thereto about two normally generally horizontal pivot axes. The entire carriage is rotatable about a generally vertical axis to permit operation of the backhoe assembly laterally of the machine with the operator's station constantly facing the operation of the backhoe assembly. The first pivot axis for the articulated boom extends outwardly from the carriage and permits the entire boom to be canted relative to the carriage upon which it is mounted. The second pivot axis for the articulated boom is carried by a mounting frame and is rotatable about the first horizontal pivot axis to permit an extension of the articulated boom while being tilted relative to the carriage.

Abstract: A crane has a twin post and a twin boom construction and provides for numerous degrees of freedom. The crane is a trailer and uses the weight of a vehicle to which it is attached for stability when it is in an operating mode. The crane has wheels which may be lifted off the ground to allow its positioning by a vehicle to which it is attached.

Abstract: A mechanism for use on a boom-type vehicle includes load lifting forks carried by a low profile twist-resistant carriage which is one link in a low profile parallelogram linkage attached to a fly section of the boom and maintained level in all positions of the boom by a slave cylinder connected between the boom and a slave link which constitutes a member of the parallelogram linkage. The mechanism can be adjusted to many positions while automatically maintaining the relative position of the forks with respect to the vehicle frame for any boom angle. The mechanism can be adjusted to provide a long reach over or under obstructions in order to remove or place a load. It may also engage loads below ground level. Load pick-up or placement can be performed in confined areas which are unreachable by conventional forklift trucks.

Abstract: An excavator bucket of improved versatility is characterized by having gripper means to enable the bucket to grip an object to be lifted and also by being mounted so that it is capable of pivotal movement about two independent axes which are substantially at right angles to each other.

Abstract: A round bale handler comprises a frame with a rear member, and a spike. The spike has a pointed front end to penetrate the round bale, and a rear end pivotally connected to the frame so that the spike is swingable between forward and sideways positions. The spike is of a sufficient length such that a front portion of it can penetrate through the axis of the bale and extend substantially along the entire length of it. Stop means are provided for releasably retaining the spike in the forward position and preventing it from swinging beyond each sideways position. A method of using the handler is also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved bucket connection apparatus is provided in a bucket excavator whose working implement is connected to the bucket arm with an operating hinge and whose drive consists of a pair of working cylinders attached on either side of the operating hinge axis. The operating hinge is attached to a clamp that has two clamping feet, with at least one foot being movable about a clamping hinge axis which coincides with the operating hinge axis. The movable clamping foot is connected on the outside with one of the two working cylinders, and, on the insides, it is constructed as a gripper opposing the other clamping foot, for engaging connections (such as upstanding bolts) provided on the associated working implement for the purpose of attaching the operating hinge. The connections cooperate with the clamping feet to provide a locking arrangement that is effective when the clamping feet are in their gripping position.

Abstract: Round bales require to be unrolled in order that the contents are available to the cattle and usually they are unrolled by mounting same in a frame and then towing the frame behind a tractor. The present device is mounted at the front of a tractor and includes a frame with two spaced and parallel prongs for spearing the bale in order to move it in position from a storage area. When in the desired location, the prongs are withdrawn and one of the prongs is engaged axially with the bale. The prong is then lowered until the periphery of the bale engages the ground at which time it is unlatched. The tractor is driven forward and to one side thus moving the bale and prong through approximately 90.degree. so that the axis of the bale is perpendicular to the direction of travel. Driving the tractor forward unrolls the bale raising the frame which is tilted forwardly, causes the prong to swing forwardly and latch automatically.

Abstract: A bucket support for swingably and removably supporting a backhoe bucket on a dipper stick which includes a releasable mechanism for releasing and attaching the bucket from the bucket support. The releasable mechanism is made up of a first forwardly facing hook for receiving the front support pin of the bucket and a downwardly facing notch which receives the rear pin on the bucket, and a second hook attached to the bucket support that swings under the rear pin of the bucket when it is supported in the downwardly facing slot notch.

Abstract: Apparatus for releasably securing a materials handler to a boom while permitting rotation of the materials handler about relatively perpendicular first and second axes. A first connector system includes a member attached to a hitch extending along the second axis and having a tapered nose arranged to engage an aperture in an upwardly projecting member attached to the materials handler. A second connector system includes a recess in one of the hitch and handler having axially aligned apertures through opposite walls thereof and a projection defined by the other of the hitch and handler arranged to fit within the recess. An arm attached to the hitch for rotation relative thereto about the second axis projects towards and engages cooperating structure on the materials handler so that rotation of the arm causes the materials handler to rotate relative to the hitch about the second axis.

Abstract: A bucket assembly for earthmoving machines which is capable of side dumping as well, and comprises a bucket, a bucket support and a hydraulic cylinder mechanism having a cylinder and a rod and interposed between the bucket and the bucket support. The bucket includes a bucket body, a first receiving portion and a second receiving portion provided at opposite upper side portions of the rear surface of the bucket body, and a first support portion and a second support portion provided at opposite lower side portions of the rear surface of the bucket body and having a first pivot pin and a second pivot pin extending nearly at right angles to the widthwise direction of the bucket body. The bucket support comprises a support body to be mounted on lift arms and tilt links of an earthmoving machine, a first supporting portion and a second supporting portion provided in the support body for receiving the first and second support portions of the bucket respectively from above and supporting them therein.

Abstract: Hydraulic excavator in which the support means for the bucket allows lateral excavation over considerable lengths. This means comprises: a fastening element solid with the excavator arm; a first and a second bearing structures hinged to each other as well as to the fastening element and to the bucket, respectively; a tie-rod connecting the second bearing structure to the fastening element; means for moving the first bearing structure with respect to the fastening element and the bucket with respect to the arm; and means for adjusting the angular position of the tie-rod with respect to the first bearing structure.

Abstract: A load handling vehicle includes a bucket side tilt mechanism with a supporting H-framework comprised of first and second side frame members and a cross-frame member. The side frame members are each coupled at a first end to the body of the vehicle and at a second end to the bucket, while the cross-frame member is pivoted at each end to a respective one of the side frame members so that the cross-frame member pivots during tilting of the bucket and relieves stress on the framework. A pair of dump cylinders coupled between the framework and bucket are provided for emptying the bucket. In addition, a hoist cylinder extends between the framework and the body of the vehicle, at each side of the vehicle, for raising and lowering the framework and thereby the bucket. A tilt cylinder is tandem with one of these hoist cylinders is extended and retracted to tip the framework and in turn tilt the bucket relative to horizontal as desired.

Abstract: A portable load handling apparatus includes a vehicle having a frame, and an elongated boom arm connected to the frame for pivotal movement about at least a first horizontal axis. The boom arm may pivot about a first vertical axis and be extendable and retractable as well. A load support member is connected to the boom arm by a wrist mechanism for pivotal movement about at least first and second generally perpendicular axes and may be pivotal about a third axis perpendicular to the first and second axes. A primary power source is actuatable to pivot the boom arm about the first horizontal and vertical axes and to extend and retract the boom arm and a secondary power means is actuatable to pivotally move the support member about the first, second and third axes. A control mechanism includes a control arm connected to the frame for pivotal movement about at least a second horizontal axis, with the control arm preferably pivotal about a second vertical axis and extendable and retractable as well.

Abstract: In a backhoe type of excavating apparatus comprised principally of: a main arm or mast fulcrumed at one end from a rear platform of a tractor; a second hydraulically articulated arm, or so-called dipper stick, supported by and pivoted on the free end of the main arm; and a trenching or digging bucket pivotally attached to the free end of the dipper stick and being hydraulically articulated to provide a swinging or curling motion thereto, an improved dipper stick constructed of telescoping sections for extending or shortening the length thereof in response to an internally contained hydraulic actuator and including at its mast supported end a hydraulic rotator assembly whereby the dipper stick (and attached digging bucket) may be rotated over approximately 150.degree. in each direction from its normal vertical orientation.

Abstract: A device for mounting an appliance (such as a backhoe excavator) on a vehicle (such as a tractor) comprises a fixed frame secured to the vehicle, and a movable frame to which the appliance is pivotally connected by means of a kingpost. The movable frame has elements thereon which are slidable along respective linear guides on the fixed frame, thereby enabling the movable frame to be pivoted relative to the fixed frame under the control of a drive so as to offset the kingpost from the center line of the vehicle. The guides converge at a predetermined angle rearwardly of the vehicle, and the elements subtend the same angle to the kingpost so that the kingpost moves along a straight line at right angles to the vehicle center line as the movable frame is pivoted with respect to the fixed frame. This arrangement enables the appliance to be pivoted relative to the vehicle about a comparatively large angle without fouling the rear (particularly the rear wheels) of the vehicle.

Abstract: A power-operated implement mechanism mounted on the tip of a boom. The mechanism includes a torque tube which is rotated under power to rotate an implement mounting. A fluid-operated ram which is actuated to cause opening and closing of work implements in the mechanism has its rod extending downwardly through the torque tube then to be connected through linkage to the work implements. The work implements are pivotally mounted on the implement mounting. The implement mounting is rotated about the axis of the torque tube through power-operated means operatively connected to the torque tube.

Abstract: An improved two way side dump bucket attachment for an otherwise conventional front end loader having an arrangement for conventional bucket movement longitudinally of the loader. Unlatching of the bucket and lateral movement of the bucket to a selected side are accomplished simultaneously by activation of a single control.

Abstract: The invention relates to a working unit adapted to be mounted on a vehicle, particularly an underground cable laying machine, said unit comprising an assembly support provided with at least one guide, a tool-holder chassis mounted to slide on the guide, drive means mounted on the tool-holder chassis and adapted to provoke the displacement of the tool-holder chassis along the whole of said guide, locking means adapted mechanically to lock the tool-holder chassis at all points of its path with respect to the guide.