Quick release hose guide

摘要

Disclosed embodiments provide various quick release hose guide designs which can be attached to, or removed from, a work machine with less effort than conventionally required. Exemplary embodiments of the hose guides include a sleeve which slides over a post on the work machine when hydraulic hoses of an attachment are to be connected to the hydraulic system of the work machine. A quick release pin is inserted through apertures in the sleeve and in the post to secure the hose guide in place. A snap clip connected to the pin can then be used to help insure that the pin remains in place. In some embodiments, unlike conventional hose guide designs, the hose guides remain with the attachment or implement hoses when the attachment is removed from the work machine.

主权项

1. A work machine apparatus comprising:
a hydraulically powered attachment, the hydraulically powered attachment including at least one hydraulic hose; a work machine having a pivoting attachment carrier mounted on an arm on which the hydraulically powered attachment is removably attached, the work machine providing a hydraulic power source connectable to the hydraulically powered attachment through the at least one hydraulic hose; a mounting post fixed to and extending from a surface of the work machine; and a quick release hose guide which guides the at least one hydraulic hose and detachably secures the at least one hydraulic hose to the work machine, the quick release hose guide comprising:
cylindrical sleeve configured to be slid over the mounting post that is fixed to the work machine,a hose guiding portion attached to the sleeve and configured to guide the at least one hydraulic hose and to secure the at least one hydraulic hose to the work machine; anda quick release attachment mechanism configured to removably secure the cylindrical sleeve to the fixed mounting post.