Inventors:
Eric A. Brown - Belvue KS
Howard T. Koshi - Redmond WA
James G. Nickels - Manhattan KS
Assignee:
Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria IL
International Classification:
E02F 396
Abstract:
A combination of an attachment, a power device and a quick-disconnect coupling device for attaching a variety of attachments to a stick includes a pair of brackets attached to the attachment, a frame assembly being attached to the power device and an activation device. The actuation device having a plurality of linkage members being positioned in a locked position when the power device is attached to the attachment and being in an open position when not being attached to the attachment. The linkage members including a latch having a pair of ends being spaced apart and in the locked position being in contacting relationship with the each of the pair of brackets.