Grappling fork attachment system

摘要

A system for attaching a grappling fork to a conventional bucket, where the grappling fork does not interfere with the normal use of the bucket. The grappling fork attachment system generally includes a support frame pivotally attached to a tractor between a bucket unit and a pair of loader arms, wherein the support frame may securely attach to either the bucket unit or the pair of loader arms through use of a locking element. An extension frame is pivotally attached to the support frame. A drive assembly comprised of a chain and sprocket configuration is provided one the extension frame for rotating and repositioning the extension frame. A grappling structure is pivotally attached to the extension frame for grabbing and securing a load within the bucket of the tractor. A pair of linkage assemblies are provided on the extension frame for pivoting the grappling structure about the extension frame.

主权项

1. A grappling fork attachment system, comprising:
a tractor including a bucket unit and a pair of loader arms, wherein said pair of loader arms move said bucket unit; a support frame attached to said tractor; an extension frame pivotally attached to said support frame; a drive assembly mounted proximate said extension frame for pivoting said extension frame about said support frame; a grappling structure pivotally attached to said extension frame for grabbing and securing a load within said bucket unit; at least one linkage assembly mounted proximate said extension frame for pivoting said grappling structure about said extension frame; and wherein said support frame is pivotally attached to said tractor between said pair of loader arms and said bucket unit; and at least one locking element pivotally connected to said support frame to alternately secure said support frame to one of said bucket unit and said pair of loader arms.