Patent ID: 8955864
Filing Date: 2015-02-17
Classification: A01B,E02F,F16L

Abstract:
1. In a hydraulically operated implement connectable with a tractor, the implement having a forward tongue adapted for connection to a tractor and a hydraulic system with at least one hose with a coupler at an end of the hose for releasably connecting the hose to a mating port on the tractor, the improvement comprising a hose stand connected at its lower end to a portion of the forward tongue and a docking station mounted on the implement for receiving the coupler on the free end of the hose when disconnected from the tractor, wherein the docking station is mounted to the hose stand, the docking station comprising: a station body having a coupler receiving portion and a leakage collection portion, wherein the coupler receiving portion has a primary side with at least one circular bore and the leakage collection portion contains a drain opening; at least one coupler retention device positioned on the inner periphery of the at least one circular bore, said at least one coupler retention device configured to receive said coupler; and a drain plug sealing the drain opening.