Power take-off (PTO) connection mechanism for mid mounted tools of a utility vehicle

A power take-off (PTO) connection mechanism for mid mounted tools of a utility vehicle, said PTO connection mechanism comprising:

• a power take-off (PTO) assembly connected to a movable cradle;
• a PTO frame configured to receive a bearing, said bearing configured to receive a PTO shaft, said PTO shaft capable of sliding along an axis of said bearing in relation to an upward and downward movements of said cradle;
• an intermediate sliding member provided on a rear rod of said cradle and extending in a direction parallel to side links of said cradle;
• sliding blocks provided on said PTO frame, said sliding blocks configured to slide along sliding surfaces defined on said side links and said intermediate sliding member of said cradle;
• a PTO coupler coupled at an operative front end of said PTO shaft;
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• a PTO locking mechanism for preventing a backward movement of said sliding blocks after said PTO coupler gets engaged with a tool side PTO coupler, wherein said power take-off (PTO) connection mechanism includes a push-pull rod connected between said PTO frame and a fixed position for rod assembly mounting defined on a frame attachment mechanism fastened to said PTO frame of said utility vehicle, said push-pull rod configured to push said PTO frame forward to make it slide along said sliding surfaces when said cradle is lifted up and to apply a pull force on said PTO frame when said cradle is lowered, said power take-off (PTO) connection mechanism further includes a push/pull spring assembly configured to be pivotably coupled with said PTO frame.