Patent ID: 9284713
Filing Date: 2016-03-15
CPC Classification: E02F,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A movable thumb assembly for use with a hydraulically operated bucket, comprising: a first hydraulically operated arm segment; a second hydraulically operated arm segment connected to said first hydraulically operated arm segment; a bucket pivot connection, which pivotally connects said hydraulically operated bucket to said second hydraulically operated arm segment; a closure member; a bucket bracket affixed to an inside surface of said hydraulically operated bucket for providing a bucket bracket pivotal connection between said closure member and said hydraulically operated bucket, said closure member being pivotally connected to said bucket bracket; and a link member pivotally connected to said second hydraulically operated arm segment, said link member also being pivotally connected to said closure member, whereby said closure member and said hydraulically operated bucket are connected for pivotal movement in opposite directions with respect to each other.