Backhoe tilting attachment
AssigneeTy Traylor
InventorsTy Traylor, Parker Merrill
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Abstract
Apparatus and associated methods relate to a modular backhoe tilting attachment that allows controlled lateral tilting of a bucket relative to the backhoe's frame through an integrated pivot mechanism. In an illustrative example, the attachment includes a stationary rear portion that couples to a backhoe linkage using oppositely disposed hooks and apertures, and a rotatable front portion that interfaces with a bucket at multiple points. A coaxial pivot joint allows relative rotation between these portions, actuated by a laterally offset piston connected transversely across the joint. Various embodiments may advantageously provide precise bucket angle adjustment and enable enhanced control in trench shaping or grading operations under variable site conditions.
Claims20
A modular backhoe tilting attachment comprising:
- a modular frame extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end configured for fixed coupling to a backhoe linkage and a distal end configured to support a bucket;
- a stationary portion at the proximal end of the frame comprising a first pair of opposing hooks and a first pair of opposing apertures, each pair positioned on opposite radial sides of the longitudinal axis and configured to engage linkage elements from the backhoe such that the stationary portion remains fixed against rotation relative to the backhoe;
- a rotatable portion mounted at the distal end of the frame, the rotatable portion comprising a second pair of opposing hooks and a second pair of opposing apertures, each pair positioned on opposite radial sides of the longitudinal axis and configured to engage and retain the bucket at multiple contact points;
- a pivot joint aligned coaxially with the longitudinal axis and positioned between the stationary and rotatable portions;
- at least one actuator laterally offset from the longitudinal axis and extending transversely between the stationary and rotatable portions, the actuator configured such that actuation causes the rotatable portion to rotate selectively up to a predetermined angle relative to a neutral position;
- and,
- fluid conduits connected to the actuator configured to be in fluid communication with a fluid actuation system of a backhoe and operable via a control interface.
A modular backhoe tilting system comprising:
- a backhoe comprising a linkage and a control interface;
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- a modular backhoe tilting attachment comprising:
- a modular frame extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end configured for fixed coupling to the backhoe linkage and a distal end configured to support a bucket;
- a stationary portion at the proximal end of the frame comprising a first pair of opposing hooks and a first pair of opposing apertures, each pair positioned on opposite radial sides of the longitudinal axis and configured to engage linkage elements from the backhoe such that the stationary portion remains fixed against rotation relative to the backhoe;
- a rotatable portion mounted at the distal end of the frame, the rotatable portion comprising a second pair of opposing hooks and a second pair of opposing apertures, each pair positioned on opposite radial sides of the longitudinal axis and configured to engage and retain the bucket at multiple contact points;
- a pivot joint aligned coaxially with the longitudinal axis and positioned between the stationary and rotatable portions;
- at least one actuator laterally offset from the longitudinal axis and extending transversely between the stationary and rotatable portions, the actuator configured such that actuation causes the rotatable portion to rotate selectively up to a predetermined angle relative to a neutral position;
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- fluid conduits connected to the actuator, the fluid conduits in fluid communication with a fluid actuation system of the backhoe and operable via the control interface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.