Implement connection system and vehicle having same

An implement connection system for connecting an implement to a vehicle, the implement connection system comprising:

• a pin having:
• a distal portion defining a distal end of the pin, the distal portion being adapted to be received by an implement connector;
• and
• a proximal portion defining a proximal end of the pin;
• and
• a fastener extending into the pin for removably fastening the pin to a portion of the vehicle, the proximal end being disposed between the distal end and the portion of the vehicle when the pin is fastened to the portion of the vehicle,
• the distal portion of the pin is generally cylindrical and has a central opening extending along a majority of a length of the distal portion in order for the distal portion to fail under excessive mechanical stress to protect the portion of the vehicle.

A plow assembly comprising:

• a plow connection system comprising:
• a first pin having:
• a distal portion defining a distal end of the first pin, the distal portion being adapted to be received by an implement connector;
• and
• a proximal portion defining a proximal end of the first pin;
• and
• a first fastener extending into the first pin for removably fastening the first pin to a first portion of a vehicle, the proximal end being disposed between the distal end and the first portion of the vehicle when the first pin is fastened to the first portion of the vehicle;
• a second pin coaxial with the first pin, the second pin having:
• a distal portion defining a distal end of the second pin, the distal portion of the second pin being adapted to be received by another implement connector;
• and
• a proximal portion defining a proximal end of the second pin;
• a second fastener extending into the second pin for removably fastening the second pin to a second portion of the vehicle, the proximal end of the second pin being disposed between the distal end of the second pin and the second portion of the vehicle when the second pin is fastened to the second portion of the vehicle;
• and
• a plow connected to the plow connection system, the plow comprising:
• first and second support arms;
• first and second implement connectors connected to the first and second support arms respectively,
• the first and second implement connectors being supported by the distal portion of the first pin and the distal portion of the second pin respectively;
• and
• first and second bumpers for limiting movement of the first and second pins relative to the plow and to prevent damage to the first and second pins,
• the first and second bumpers being connected to the first and second support arms respectively and positioned to abut the first and second pins in response to the first and second pins moving forward relative to the plow.