Abstract: A hoist rope connector for a rope shovel includes a link extending between a first end and a second end. A rope attachment member is positioned adjacent the first end and configured to engage a hoist rope. A spherical coupling is positioned adjacent the second end and configured to be coupled to a dipper. The spherical coupling permits rotational movement between the second end and the dipper in multiple directions.
Abstract: A compact utility loader compact utility loader comprising a frame, a first track and a second track positioned on either side of the frame, and a pair of loader arms. The loader arms are configured to couple with an attachment via a hitch plate and a hitch pin. The compact utility loader is configured such that as the loader arms are raised and lowered, the hitch pin follows a path approximately defined by a curve ƒ(x)=4.641e0.34x The value “x” represents a horizontal direction and the function f(x) represents a vertical direction.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 16, 2023
Date of Patent:
January 30, 2024
Assignee:
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Inventors:
Jason Carlson, John Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh