Quick-disconnect coupling device
AssigneeCaterpillar Inc.
InventorsEric A. Brown, James G. Nickels, Howard T. Koshi
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AssigneeCaterpillar Inc.
InventorsEric A. Brown, James G. Nickels, Howard T. Koshi
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A quick-disconnect coupling device (12) for use with a power device (8) and for attaching a variety of attachments (18) to a stick (10) includes a pair of brackets (22) attached to the attachment (18), a frame assembly (40) being attached to the power device (8) and an activation device (80). The actuation device (80) having a plurality of linkage members (82) being positioned in a locked position (84) when the power device (8) is attached to the attachment (18) and being in an open position (83) when not being attached to the attachment (18). The linkage members (82) including a latch (130) having a pair of ends (132) being spaced apart and in the locked position (84) being in contacting relationship with the each of the pair of brackets (22).
A quick-disconnect device comprising:
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