| 摘要 |
<p>A methof of coupling a fluid-powered work implement (14) to a boom assembly (12) of a work machine (10) is disclosed. The boom assembly (12) has a first male fluid coupling (48) attached thereto. The boom assembly (12) also has a plunger (72) attached thereto. The work implement (14) has a first female fluid coupling (46) attached thereto. The first female fluid coupling (46) has a first locking sleeve (54) slidably secured thereto. The method includes the step of moving the boom assembly (12) toward the work implement (14) so as to align the first male fluid coupling (48) with the first female fluid coupling (46). The method also includes the step of actuating the plunger (72) so as to cause the first locking sleeve (54) to be moved from a first locked position to a first unlocked position. Moreover, the method includes the step of further moving the boom assembly (12) so as to advance the first male fluid coupling (48) into the first female fluid coupling (46). The method further includes the step of deactuating the plunger (72) so as to cause the first locking sleeve (54) to be moved from the first unlocked position to the first locked position. An apparatus for coupling a fluid-powered implement (14) to a work machine (10) is also disclosed.</p> |
