Patent ID: 8858110

Claim:
A quick connect/disconnect device comprising: a tool bar assembly comprising a first arm member and a second arm member, the first and second arm members being in substantially parallel relation to one another, each of the first and the second arm members defining a first end with a generally arcuate recess formed therein, the first and second arm members further defining opposing apertures which are longitudinally offset a predetermined distance from the first ends of the first and second arm members; an implement assembly comprising: a plate member having a first end, a transverse cross bar member operatively connect with the plate member, the cross bar member having first and second end portions configured to engage the arcuate recesses of the first and second arm members; sidewall members extending longitudinally from the cross bar member along the plate member, the sidewall members defining a pair of transversely opposed attachment holes for securing with an implement, the sidewall members further defining a plurality of pairs of adjustment holes for adjustable securement with the toot bar assembly; and a spring member operatively connecting the plate member and the implement, the implement having a first end and a second end, the first end pivotally secured to the attachment holes, the spring member biased to urge the second end away from the plate member; and a pin member adapted to engage the apertures of the tool bar assembly and at least one of the plurality of pairs of adjustment holes of the implement assembly, the relative angle between the tool bar assembly and the implement assembly being determined by the selection of the adjustment holes.