Patent ID: 6108951
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: E02F,Y10S

Abstract:
A work machine, comprising:a support member having a forward support aperture;a coupler having a left lateral support and a right lateral support, wherein (i) said left lateral support has a left rear coupler aperture defined therein, and (ii) said right lateral support has a right rear coupler aperture defined therein;a link pivotally coupled to said coupler, said link having a forward link aperture;an implement assembly having a left bracket and a right bracket, wherein (i) said left bracket has a left rear implement aperture and a left bracket link aperture defined therein, and (ii) said right bracket has a right rear implement aperture and a right bracket link aperture defined therein, anda guide pivotally coupled to said support member,wherein (i) said forward link aperture, said left bracket link aperture, and said right bracket link aperture are linearly aligned when said left rear coupler aperture, said right rear coupler aperture, said forward support aperture are linearly aligned with said left rear implement aperture and said right rear implement aperture, (ii) said guide includes a left guide member and a right guide member which are (1) both pivotally coupled to said support member and (2) spaced apart from each other so as to define a guide space therebetween, (iii) said support member is positioned within said guide space, and (iv) said link is also positioned within said guide space.