Patent ID: 7954742
Filing Date: 2011-06-07
Classification: B23D,E02F,E04G

Abstract:
1. A dual purpose adapter for attaching to a tool mounting bracket on a tool associated with hydraulically operated demolition equipment, wherein the tool has a hydraulic cylinder protruding beyond the tool mounting bracket, wherein the adapter is comprised of: a) a body having two sides, a top and a bottom spaced apart along a longitudinal axis, wherein each side has a first end and a second end and, wherein the body has a cavity extending therein adapted to receive and enclose a portion of the hydraulic cylinder; b) wherein the first end of each side has a tool receiving connection that secures to the tool mounting bracket; c) wherein the second end of each side has a stick receiving connection that is adapted to be secured to a stick mounting bracket and wherein the second end is also adapted to be secured to an end bracket; and d) a bottom bracket removably connected to the bottom and the end bracket removably connected to the second end, wherein together the bottom bracket and the end bracket are adapted to be secured to an end of a boom and an associated boom hydraulic cylinder.