Patent Publication Number: US-6663339-B1

Title: Bucket shoe

Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The present invention relates to construction equipment and more particularly to a bucket shoe that is used to safely transport buckets of a backhoe that includes a square steel frame sized and shaped to be positioned inside of a backhoe loader bucket with two to five smaller buckets resting inside the frame; the frame being attachable to the loader bucket with D-rings provided on the side thereof; one side of the frame being provided with slots therein for receiving the forks of a forklift; a cover being provided to allow for a more secure containment for the smaller buckets. 
     BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 
     It is often difficult to safely transport a backhoe with a number of loader buckets. It would be a benefit to individuals having to transport these items to have a bucket shoe that could be used to carry the smaller buckets which was securable to the larger backhoe loader bucket so that the smaller buckets could be safely secured. To assist in loading and unloading the frame holding the smaller buckets it would be a benefit if the frame included slots for receiving the forks of a forklift truck. 
     SUMMARY OF INVENTION 
     It is thus an object of the invention to provide a bucket shoe that includes square steel frame sized and shaped to be positioned inside of a backhoe loader bucket with two to five smaller buckets resting inside the frame; the frame being attachable to the loader bucket with D-rings provided on the side thereof; one side of the frame being provided with slots therein for receiving the forks of a forklift; a cover being provided to allow for a more secure containment for the smaller buckets. 
     Accordingly, a bucket shoe is provided. The bucket shoe includes a square steel frame sized and shaped to be positioned inside of a backhoe loader bucket with two to five smaller buckets resting inside the frame; the frame being attachable to the loader bucket with D-rings provided on the side thereof; one side of the frame being provided with slots therein for receiving the forks of a forklift; a cover being provided to allow for a more secure containment for the smaller buckets. 
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
     For a further understanding of the nature and objects of the present invention, reference should be had to the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like elements are given the same or analogous reference numbers and wherein: 
     FIG. 1 is a partial perspective view showing an exemplary embodiment of the bucket shoe of the present invention. 
     FIG. 2 shows an exemplary embodiment of the bucket shoe connected to a representative backhoe. 
    
    
     EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS 
     FIGS. 1 and 2 show various aspects of an exemplary embodiment of the bucket shoe of the present invention generally designated  10 . Bucket shoe  10  is adapted for use with a conventional backhoe  12  having a loader bucket  14  mounted thereon. Bucket shoe  10  includes a frame  16  to which the extra buckets  18 ,  20  of the backhoe assembly are secured. A number of D-rings  22  are used to secure frame  16  in connection with loader bucket  14 . 
     It can be seen from the preceding description that a bucket shoe has been provided. 
     It is noted that the embodiment of the bucket shoe described herein in detail for exemplary purposes is of course subject to many different variations in structure, design, application and methodology. Because many varying and different embodiments may be made within the scope of the inventive concept(s) herein taught, and because many modifications may be made in the embodiment herein detailed in accordance with the descriptive requirements of the law, it is to be understood that the details herein are to be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.