Patent ID: 7331749
Filing Date: 2008-02-19
Classification: E02F

Abstract:
1. A backhoe for quick connection to an end of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), said backhoe comprising a main mounting frame having a quick-connector mechanism for securement to attaching components of an ATV, a pair of adjustable telescopic legs displaceably secured to said main mounting frame, a seat assembly secured above said mounting frame, a pivoting boom assembly having a working implement at a free end thereof is pivotally connected to said main mounting frame by a piston operated pivoting mechanism for 180° lateral arc displacement of said boom assembly, said pivoting mechanism having a toothed sprocket secured to a vertical pivot connection at an attaching end of said boom assembly and fixedly secured to said main mounting frame, a sliding rack having a series of teeth in toothed engagement with said toothed sprocket is secured for axial displacement by controllable displacement means to cause said sprocket to turn and cause rotation of said pivot connection to thereby rotate said boom assembly and a wheel suspension locking frame to interlock the suspension mechanism of a pair of front/rear wheels of an all-terrain vehicle, said locking frame comprising a bar having hollow end sections, an extendable arm telescopically received, at a connecting end portion thereof, in a respective one of said hollow end sections; releasable locking means to interlock said extendable arms at a desired position with said rigid frame member, each said extendable arms having an abutment means at a free end thereof for abutting engagement with an opposed end member of said suspension to lock said suspension mechanism and preventing pivotal displacement thereof.