Patent ID: 8607890
Filing Date: 2013-12-17
Classification: E02F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An implement capable of being attached to a power machine having a moveable lift arm powered by an actuator and an implement carrier pivotally attached to an end of the lift arm, comprising: a mounting portion configured to engage with, and be releasably secured to, the implement carrier; a tool portion capable of performing a work function; a joint for attaching the tool portion to the mounting portion; an actuator configured to pivot the tool portion about an axis that extends through the joint and having first and second ends with the first end attached to a first actuator attachment ball joint at a first actuator attachment point on the mounting portion and the second end attached to a ball joint at a second actuator attachment point on the tool portion; and wherein the joint is configured to pivot so that the axis about which the tool portion rotates is rotatable with respect to the tool portion and wherein the actuator is configured to pivot with respect to the first and second actuator attachment ball joints to allow for adjustment of first and second attachment points as the joint pivots.