Gripping device for machine

A machine comprising:

• an implement system;
• and
• a gripping device attached to the implement system, the gripping device including:
• a mounting structure;
• a tool housing attached to the mounting structure, the tool housing having at least one tool attachment portion;
• a first tool portion pivotally supported on the at least one tool attachment portion at a first pivot point;
• an actuation member disposed between the mounting structure and the first tool portion and configured to pivot the first tool portion about the first pivot point;
• a second tool portion pivotally supported on the first tool portion;
• and
• a push rod disposed between the second tool portion and the at least one tool attachment portion, the push rod configured to be selectively locked at one of the first pivot point and a second pivot point on the at least one tool attachment portion to selectively restrict a pivotal movement of the second tool portion with respect to the first tool portion.

A method for adjusting a radius of coverage width of a gripping device, the method comprising:

• providing a mounting structure;
• attaching a tool housing to the mounting structure, the tool housing including at least one tool attachment portion;
• supporting a first tool portion pivotally on the at least one tool attachment portion at a first pivot point;
• pivoting the first tool portion about the first pivot point using an actuation member disposed between the mounting structure and the first tool portion;
• pivotally supporting a second tool portion on the first tool portion;
• connecting a push rod between the second tool portion and the at least one tool attachment portion;
• and
• selectively locking the push rod at one of the first pivot point and a second pivot point on the tool attachment portion to selectively restrict a pivotal movement of the second tool portion with respect to the first tool portion.