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OwnerJonathan S. Loeweninventor
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A conversion unit is used for indirect attachment of a mounted implement to a working machine. The mounted implement features a single-point connector, while the conversion unit features both a multi-point mounting arrangement configured for removable coupling to a multi-point attachment arrangement on the working machine, and a single-point coupler configured for removable coupling to the single-point connector of the mounted implement. With the conversion unit in an operating position attached to the attachment arrangement of the working machine, coupling of the mounted implement to the conversion unit via engagement of the single-point coupler with the single-point connector indirectly attaches the mounted implement to the working machine in a mounted position thereon. A shared upright axis of the single-point coupler and single-point connector allows angular adjustment or free-swiveling of the implement about the shared axis when a corresponding lock pin is withdrawn from locking position that blocks such movement.
In combination, a mounted implement for a working machine and a conversion unit for indirect attachment of said mounted implement to said working machine in a mounted position fully supported by said working machine, wherein said mounted implement comprises a single-point connector thereon, and said conversion unit comprises a multi-point mounting arrangement configured for removable coupling to a multi-point attachment arrangement on the working machine and a single-point coupler configured for removable coupling to the single-point connector, whereby with the conversion unit in an operating position attached to the attachment arrangement of the working machine, coupling of the mounted implement to the conversion unit via engagement of the single-point coupler with the single-point connector indirectly attaches the mounted implement to the working machine for support in the mounted position.
In combination, a mounted implement for a working machine and a hitch device for attachment of said mounted implement to said working machine, said hitch device and said mounted implement respectively having a single-point coupler and a cooperating single-point connector, axes of which coincide to define a shared upright axis when said single-point coupler and said single-point connector are connected together, wherein a set of lock holes are disposed circumferentially around the single-point coupler or said single-point connector, and a lock pin is movable between a locked position engaged in any selected one of said lock holes to block rotation of the mounted implemented relative to said hitch device about the shared upright axis when said single-point coupler and said single-point connector are connected, and released position at least substantially withdrawn from said lock holes to allow said rotation of the mounted implement relative to the hitch device about said shared axis.
A method of mounting an implement to a working machine, said method comprising:
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