Patent ID: 8517629
Filing Date: 2013-08-27
Classification: E01C,E02F

Abstract:
1. A loader implement system for repairing potholes, comprising: a loader, wherein said loader includes a pair of loader arms; a supporting structure including a mount, wherein a first end of said mount is removably connected to said first loader arm and wherein a second end of said mount is removably connected to said second loader arm; a first side support extending from said first end of said mount for securing said bucket thereto; a second side support extending from said second end of said mount for securing said bucket thereto; a scooping bucket connected to said supporting structure, said bucket having sidewalls defining an upper opening and a lower opening, said sidewalls tapering inwards towards said lower opening; wherein said bucket includes an actuated gate to close over said lower opening; a first impact device movably connected to said supporting structure; said first impact device extends below said bucket, and said first impact device to engage a road surface in a reciprocating manner, wherein said first impact device extends along a first side of said bucket; said first impact device having an interchangeable tamper end; a first linkage assembly to connect said first impact device between said bucket and said supporting assembly, said first linkage devices including: a second impact device connected to said supporting structure, said second impact device extends below said bucket, and said second impact device to engage a road surface in a reciprocating manner, wherein said second impact device extends along a second side of said bucket; said second impact device having an interchangeable chisel end; a second linkage assembly to connect said second impact device between said bucket and said supporting assembly, said second linkage devices including: wherein said first impact device and said second impact device are each positioned adjacent laterally opposing ends of said bucket; wherein said first impact device and said second impact device are parallel to each other; and a shoe removably connected to said tamper end of said first impact device, said shoe having an impacting surface area greater than said tamper end; said shoe having an adjustment member to adjust a size of a retaining cavity adapted to receive said tamper end; said shoe having a pivotal joint for pivoting said shoe about said tamper end.