Patent ID: 6502292
Filing Date: 2003-01-07
Classification: E02F,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for preparing an excavator stick for transport, the excavator stick having a front portion uncoupled from an excavator bucket, a back portion removably coupled to an excavator boom, and an excavator stick support eye region between the front and back portions, said apparatus comprising:(a) a base for accommodating and supporting the excavator stick during transport; (b) means for removably coupling the front excavator stick portion to said base; (c) means for uncoupling the back excavator stick portion from the excavator boom; (d) means for supporting the uncoupled back portion of the excavator stick over said base; (e) means for holding the uncoupled back portion of the excavator stick onto said base; and (f) means for securing the excavator stick to said base in preparation for transport.