Patent ID: 9555842
Date: 2017-01-31
CPC Classifications: B62D

Claim:
1. An adapter bracket assembly configured to allow a tractor to operatively connect to a different utility component, the adapter bracket assembly comprising: an attachment member configured to securely connect to an attachment bracket that is compatible with the tractor, wherein the attachment member comprises opposed lateral panels having outer exposed edges connected to upper and lower arcuate ends, wherein each of the upper and lower arcuate ends connects to connecting edges that connect to a transition connection interface, wherein each of the upper arcuate ends includes a first hole and a cylindrical rim, and wherein each lower arcuate end connects to a cylindrical bar; and a component-engaging member that is configured to securely connect to the different utility component in order to securely and operatively connect the different utility component to the tractor, wherein the attachment member is axially offset from the component-engaging member.