Patent ID: 6434865
Filing Date: 2002-08-20
Classification: E02F

Abstract:
A base edge protection assembly for an implement of a work machine, comprising:a digging plate having (i) a first edge and a second edge, (ii) a surface interposed said first edge and said second edge, and (iii) a plurality of notches defined in said first edge of said digging plate so that a number of teeth are integrally formed on said digging plate, each of said teeth having a shoulder portion that extends outwardly from said surface; a cover plate secured to said surface of said digging plate at a location interposed said first edge and said second edge and spaced apart from said shoulder portion so that (i) a first portion of said surface extends outwardly from said location in a first direction, (ii) a second portion of said surface extends outwardly from said location in a second direction, and (iii) an edge slot is defined between said digging plate and said cover plate, and (iv) a gap space is defined between said shoulder portion and said cover plate; and a strap having (i) a first end secured to said cover plate and (ii) a second end secured to said digging plate so that said second end is located within said gap space.