Patent ID: 6699001
Filing Date: 2004-03-02
Classification: E02F

Abstract:
A coupler comprising:a body including first and second recesses adapted for respectively receiving first and second associated pins of an associated implement; a first lock member movably secured to said body and movable between a retracted position and at least one extended positions said first lock member at least partially obstructing said second recess when moved to said at least one extended position so as to capture a second associated pin in said second recess; an actuator operably coupled to said first lock member and operable to move said first lock member to and between said retracted position and said at least one extended position; and, a supplemental lock movably secured to said coupler body and movable between an unlocked position and at least one locked position, said supplemental lock, when located in said at least one locked position, engaging and preventing movement of said first lock member from said at least one extended position to said retracted position, said supplemental lock movable from said at least one locked position to said unlocked position in response to contact of a portion of said supplemental lock with an associated arm to which said coupler is adapted to be pivotably connected upon movement of said coupler body to a select angular position relative to the associated arm.