Universal Mounting Bracket for Compact Loader Attachments
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Solution Overview
Problem
Compact Utility Loaders (CUL) lack a common attachment mounting interface across brands, leading to incompatibility issues where attachments designed for one brand do not work on others, necessitating the use of adapters or intrusive retrofitting.
Innovation Solution
The development of a machine mount attachment apparatus that can be configured to couple with both Bob-Tach® and Common Industry Interface (CII) style implement carriers without the need for adapters, utilizing a first bracket and engagement plate portions with angled lips to securely attach to different types of implement carriers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If adapters or intrusive retrofitting are used to achieve compatibility between different CUL brands, then attachment compatibility is improved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The machine mount attachment apparatus is designed with a universal interface that can couple with both Bob-Tach and Common Industry Interface style implement carriers. The apparatus includes engagement plate portions with angled lips that can engage with different carrier types, allowing a single attachment to work across multiple CUL brands without requiring adapters or retrofacing modifications.
2Adaptability or versatility
If adapters are used to achieve compatibility between different CUL brands, then attachment compatibility is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The machine mount attachment apparatus provides direct compatibility with multiple implement carrier types through its engineered engagement features, eliminating the need for operators to source, install, or manage separate adapters. The apparatus can be directly coupled to different carrier types using its built-in engagement plate portions and angled lips.
3Device complexity
If brand-specific attachments are used, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The machine mount attachment apparatus consolidates multiple brand-specific attachment capabilities into a single universal design. By incorporating engagement plate portions with angled lips that can interface with both Bob-Tach and Common Industry Interface carriers, the apparatus eliminates the need for customers to purchase and manage separate attachments for different CUL brands.
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus is configured for mounting to an implement and configured for coupling to a first implement carrier of a first power machine, and configured for coupling to a second implement carrier of a second power machine. The apparatus comprises a first bracket, first and second engagement plate portions, and first and second lips. The first bracket extends rearward for attachment to the implement. The first engagement plate portion and first lip are configured to contact the first implement carrier. The second engagement plate portion and the second lip are configured to contact the second implement carrier. The first and second lips are angled with respect to their respective first and second engagement plate portions. A method provides compatibility of an implement to a first implement carrier of a first power machine and to a second implement carrier of a second power machine.