US20150184359A1 - Bucket lift ring for loader and backhoe buckets - Google Patents
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- the present invention generally relates to loaders and backhoes, and even more particularly relates to methods and systems for quickly using loaders and backhoes to lift objects.
- one end of a chain (or other elongated flexible member) might be wrapped around a bucket to “secure” the chain to the bucket, and the other end of the chain is used for attachment to the object to be lifted.
- This wrapping of the chain around the bucket is often problematic for several reasons. First of all, much chain is required to wrap around a typical loader bucket. Secondly, the chain is often not secured in a single location on the bucket, causing slipping and the frustration and danger that can be associated with such slipping.
- the present invention is an apparatus and method for providing a quick and secure attachment of an elongated flexible member to a bucket which is designed to satisfy the aforementioned needs, provide the previously stated objects, include the above-listed features and achieve the already articulated advantages.
- the present invention is carried out in an “efficient chain wrapped bucket slack-less” manner in a sense that the chain slack and attachment play, as well as the time required to secure the chain to the bucket, has been greatly reduced.
- the present invention is a bucket ring which is slid over the front edge of a bucket.
- FIG. 1 is a simplified perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is an alternate angle perspective view of the bucket ring attachment of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the present invention with a retaining stud.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an alternate industrial embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 there is shown a system of the present invention, generally designated 100 , having an outer plate 110 and a spaced apart, but substantially parallel, inner plate 120 , where the space therebetween is sized and configured to receive therein, and to slide over, a terminal bottom front end of a bucket of the type used on a front end loader on a tractor, or on a backhoe or other loader or digger machines.
- a chain receiving ring 150 is shown disposed on an outer surface of outer plate 110 , so that a chain or other elongated flexible member, such as a wire, rope, string of links or clips and pins or devises etc., can be used to support an object.
- Chain receiving ring 150 is shown disposed at an open end 130 of bucket ring attachment 100 .
- Opposite open end 130 is closed end 141 , which may be a separate piece of material or a bent section of matter.
- outer plate 110 , inner plate 120 and closed end 141 could all be portions of a single bent piece of metal. In other embodiments, they may be distinct pieces connected together.
- the material used for the bucket ring attachment may be all the same or different, they may be steel or other suitable material.
- Outer plate 110 and inner plate 120 in one embodiment may be substantially parallel, but in other embodiments they may be non-parallel and may be configured to have a smaller separation near the closed end 141 than at the open end 130 .
- a handle 140 is also
- FIG. 2 shows a slightly different angle view of the bucket ring attachment 100 of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 there is shown an alternate embodiment of the present invention, generally designated 300 .
- the main difference from FIGS. 1 and 2 is the chain receiving ring 150 is located near the closed end 141 , the handle 140 is omitted as the chain receiving ring 150 can be used as a handle and a chain receiving ring.
- a retaining stud 360 which may be a threaded rod which can be advanced through the threaded retaining stud receiving hole 364 in inner plate 120 by turning the retaining stud handle portion 362 .
- Retaining stud 360 is used to secure the bucket ring attachment 300 to a bucket and thereby reduce the play in the connection therebetween and reduce problems associated with relative movement therebetween.
- variable insertion length pin with predetermined insertion lengths corresponded to cross pin retaining clips etc. could be used in some applications.
- Still outer suitable means for reducing play in the bucket ring attachment, and the bucket combination could be utilized depending upon particular needs of particular applications.
- FIG. 4 there is shown an industrial or heavy duty (10,000 lbs. maximum load rating) bucket ring attachment 400 , which has a shape very similar to FIG. 3 , however, industrial outer plate 410 is a heavy duty plate portion and may be the same material as one made for FIG. 3 , except that it is thicker. Or other material could be used as well.
- Industrial inner plate 420 is shown as an opposing plate portion that is bent to form a closed end 441 .
- Industrial chain receiving ring 450 and industrial retaining stud 460 , industrial retaining stud handle portion 462 and industrial retaining stud receiving hole 464 may have larger dimensions, but otherwise be similar in shape and function as the less heavy duty counterparts in FIG. 3 .
- the apparatus and method of the present invention could function as follows: a bucket ring attachment such as 100 , 300 , or 400 is slid over a terminal bottom front end of a bucket on a front end loader of a tractor or a backhoe or other bucket. A chain or other elongated flexible member is run through the chain receiving ring 150 , or industrial chain receiving ring 450 , and the chain is used to lift an object.
- a bucket ring attachment such as 100 , 300 , or 400 is slid over a terminal bottom front end of a bucket on a front end loader of a tractor or a backhoe or other bucket.
- a chain or other elongated flexible member is run through the chain receiving ring 150 , or industrial chain receiving ring 450 , and the chain is used to lift an object.
- the retaining stud handle portion 362 or industrial retaining stud handle portion 462 can be turned to advance the retaining stud 360 or industrial retaining stud 460 through the threaded retaining stud receiving hole 364 or industrial retaining stud receiving hole 464 , respectively, and contact the inside of the bucket, and thereby hold the bucket ring attachment securely in place.
- the process can be reversed.
- the chain receiving ring 150 can be used as a handle and could render the handle 140 unnecessary in many applications.
- the terminal bottom front end of the bucket will be ideally pointed somewhat upward so that the bucket ring attachment is slid downwardly onto the bucket so that the terminal bottom front end of the bucket either contacts the closed end 141 , or 441 , or is restricted from further penetration into the bucket ring attachment (this may be due to an intentional non-parallel configuration of outer plate 110 and inner plate 120 and in the industrial version industrial outer plate 410 and industrial inner plate 420 ).
- the bucket ring attachment is held in place by gravity.
- the outer plate 110 and industrial outer plate 410 may have a retaining stud receiving hole and an industrial retaining stud receiving hole drilled therein to facilitate tightening of the bucket ring attachment from outside the bucket.
Abstract
A removable bucket ring attachment configured to slide over a terminal bottom front end of a bucket on a loader or a backhoe; where the bucket ring attachment has a pair of parallel plates closed at one end and open at an opposing end.
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- The present invention claims the benefit of the pending non-provisional patent application, having Ser. No. 14/045,023, filed on Oct. 3, 2013; and provisional patent application, having Ser. No. 61/709,818, filed on Oct. 4, 2012. These applications are hereby incorporated herein in their entirety by this reference.
- The present invention generally relates to loaders and backhoes, and even more particularly relates to methods and systems for quickly using loaders and backhoes to lift objects.
- In the past, operators of tractors with front end loaders and backhoes have used the hydraulic lift systems on these and similar machines to pick up heavy objects.
- While these loader buckets and backhoe buckets have provided much utility for lifting, they also have significant drawbacks.
- Typically, one end of a chain (or other elongated flexible member) might be wrapped around a bucket to “secure” the chain to the bucket, and the other end of the chain is used for attachment to the object to be lifted. This wrapping of the chain around the bucket is often problematic for several reasons. First of all, much chain is required to wrap around a typical loader bucket. Secondly, the chain is often not secured in a single location on the bucket, causing slipping and the frustration and danger that can be associated with such slipping.
- Consequently, there exists a need for improvement in loader and backhoe systems for use as a crane, or for other lifting of heavy objects.
- It is an object of the present invention to provide low cost system for lifting heavy objects with a loader bucket or backhoe bucket and a chain.
- It is a feature of the present invention to utilize a slide-on, quick-attaching bucket ring.
- It is an advantage of the present invention to reduce the time required to secure a lifting chain to a loader bucket.
- It is another feature of the present invention to include a rotating threaded retaining stud.
- It is another advantage of the present invention to minimize play at the point of attachment of the bucket ring and the bucket.
- It is yet another feature of the present invention to provide a cost and weight saving dual-purpose handle and chain receiving ring.
- It is yet another advantage of the present invention to simultaneously reduce cost and make the bucket ring lighter, and therefore easier to handle during attachment, removal and storage.
- The present invention is an apparatus and method for providing a quick and secure attachment of an elongated flexible member to a bucket which is designed to satisfy the aforementioned needs, provide the previously stated objects, include the above-listed features and achieve the already articulated advantages. The present invention is carried out in an “efficient chain wrapped bucket slack-less” manner in a sense that the chain slack and attachment play, as well as the time required to secure the chain to the bucket, has been greatly reduced.
- Accordingly, the present invention is a bucket ring which is slid over the front edge of a bucket.
- The invention may be more fully understood by reading the foregoing description of the preferred embodiments of the invention, in conjunction with the appended drawing wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a simplified perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is an alternate angle perspective view of the bucket ring attachment ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the present invention with a retaining stud. -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an alternate industrial embodiment of the present invention. - Now referring to the drawings, wherein like numerals refer to like matter throughout, and more particularly now referring to
FIG. 1 , there is shown a system of the present invention, generally designated 100, having anouter plate 110 and a spaced apart, but substantially parallel,inner plate 120, where the space therebetween is sized and configured to receive therein, and to slide over, a terminal bottom front end of a bucket of the type used on a front end loader on a tractor, or on a backhoe or other loader or digger machines. Achain receiving ring 150 is shown disposed on an outer surface ofouter plate 110, so that a chain or other elongated flexible member, such as a wire, rope, string of links or clips and pins or devises etc., can be used to support an object.Chain receiving ring 150 is shown disposed at anopen end 130 ofbucket ring attachment 100. Oppositeopen end 130 is closedend 141, which may be a separate piece of material or a bent section of matter. In one embodiment,outer plate 110,inner plate 120 and closedend 141 could all be portions of a single bent piece of metal. In other embodiments, they may be distinct pieces connected together. The material used for the bucket ring attachment may be all the same or different, they may be steel or other suitable material.Outer plate 110 andinner plate 120 in one embodiment may be substantially parallel, but in other embodiments they may be non-parallel and may be configured to have a smaller separation near the closedend 141 than at theopen end 130. Also shown is ahandle 140. -
FIG. 2 shows a slightly different angle view of thebucket ring attachment 100 ofFIG. 1 . - Now referring to
FIG. 3 , there is shown an alternate embodiment of the present invention, generally designated 300. The main difference fromFIGS. 1 and 2 is thechain receiving ring 150 is located near the closedend 141, thehandle 140 is omitted as thechain receiving ring 150 can be used as a handle and a chain receiving ring. Additionally, there is shown aretaining stud 360, which may be a threaded rod which can be advanced through the threaded retainingstud receiving hole 364 ininner plate 120 by turning the retainingstud handle portion 362. Retainingstud 360 is used to secure thebucket ring attachment 300 to a bucket and thereby reduce the play in the connection therebetween and reduce problems associated with relative movement therebetween. Instead of the retainingstud 360 and retainingstud receiving hole 364 combination, a variable insertion length pin with predetermined insertion lengths corresponded to cross pin retaining clips etc. could be used in some applications. Still outer suitable means for reducing play in the bucket ring attachment, and the bucket combination could be utilized depending upon particular needs of particular applications. - Now referring to
FIG. 4 , there is shown an industrial or heavy duty (10,000 lbs. maximum load rating)bucket ring attachment 400, which has a shape very similar toFIG. 3 , however, industrialouter plate 410 is a heavy duty plate portion and may be the same material as one made forFIG. 3 , except that it is thicker. Or other material could be used as well. Industrialinner plate 420 is shown as an opposing plate portion that is bent to form a closedend 441. Industrialchain receiving ring 450 andindustrial retaining stud 460, industrial retainingstud handle portion 462 and industrial retainingstud receiving hole 464 may have larger dimensions, but otherwise be similar in shape and function as the less heavy duty counterparts inFIG. 3 . - In operation, the apparatus and method of the present invention could function as follows: a bucket ring attachment such as 100, 300, or 400 is slid over a terminal bottom front end of a bucket on a front end loader of a tractor or a backhoe or other bucket. A chain or other elongated flexible member is run through the
chain receiving ring 150, or industrialchain receiving ring 450, and the chain is used to lift an object. If extra secure connections between the bucket ring attachment and the bucket is desired, then the retainingstud handle portion 362 or industrial retainingstud handle portion 462 can be turned to advance the retainingstud 360 orindustrial retaining stud 460 through the threaded retainingstud receiving hole 364 or industrial retainingstud receiving hole 464, respectively, and contact the inside of the bucket, and thereby hold the bucket ring attachment securely in place. The process can be reversed. Thechain receiving ring 150 can be used as a handle and could render thehandle 140 unnecessary in many applications. - During lifting operations, ideally the terminal bottom front end of the bucket will be ideally pointed somewhat upward so that the bucket ring attachment is slid downwardly onto the bucket so that the terminal bottom front end of the bucket either contacts the closed
end outer plate 110 andinner plate 120 and in the industrial version industrialouter plate 410 and industrial inner plate 420). The bucket ring attachment is held in place by gravity. In an alternate embodiment, where the bucket may be filled with matter, and tightening the industrial retainingstud handle portion 462 and retainingstud handle portion 362 could be difficult, theouter plate 110 and industrialouter plate 410 may have a retaining stud receiving hole and an industrial retaining stud receiving hole drilled therein to facilitate tightening of the bucket ring attachment from outside the bucket. - The above description describes the attachment of the bucket ring attachment to the terminal bottom front end of the bucket. It should be understood that this is an exemplary and possibly preferred placement. However, attachment to the top of the bucket or a side of the bucket could be desirable, in some particular situations.
- It is thought that the method and apparatus of the present invention will be understood from the foregoing description and that it will be apparent that various changes may be made in the form, construct steps and arrangement of the parts and steps thereof, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention or sacrificing all of their material advantages. The form herein described is merely a preferred exemplary embodiment thereof.
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1. A system for lifting heavy items with a hydraulic bucket configured for scooping earth and loose bulk material, the system comprising:
a bucket with a bucket bottom portion with a terminal bottom front end;
a removable bucket ring attachment having: a front closed end and an opposing open end and further having an attachment width characteristic, an attachment length characteristic and an attachment thickness characteristic; wherein said removable bucket ring attachment comprises:
an outside portion having an outer width characteristic, an outer length characteristic and an outer thickness characteristic;
an inside portion having an inside width characteristic, an inside length characteristic and an inside thickness characteristic;
wherein said outer width characteristic is substantially the same as said attachment width characteristic and said inside width characteristic;
wherein said outer portion comprises:
an outer portion bucket facing surface and an opposing outer portion attachment surface;
a means for connecting the outside portion to the inside portion at one end so as to leave an opposing end open and configured to receive therein said terminal bottom front end, where said opposing end is said opposing open end;
an outer portion free end distal to said means for connecting; and
an elongated flexible member receiving structure disposed on and coupled only to said outer portion at a location which is between said front closed end and said opposing open end.
2. The system of claim 1 further comprising:
a retaining stud receiving hole disposed in one of said outside portion and said inside portion;
a retaining stud having a retaining stud handle portion and a retaining stud bucket mating free end, said retaining stud configured to advance through said retaining stud receiving hole when said retaining stud handle portion is rotated; and
wherein said outer width characteristic has a smaller dimension than said outer length characteristic and larger dimension than said outer thickness characteristic.
3. The system of claim 1 wherein said retaining stud receiving hole is disposed in said inner plate.
4. The system of claim 1 wherein said outer portion and said inner portion are located in separated but substantially parallel planes.
5. The system of claim 1 wherein said means for connecting comprises a separate piece of metal coupled to each of said outer portion and said inner portion.
6. The system of claim 1 wherein said connecting means is a portion of a single piece of bent metal, which also comprises said outer portion and said inner portion and wherein said outer thickness dimension is substantially the same as said inside thickness dimension.
7. The system of claim 1 wherein said elongated flexible member receiving structure is proximal to said means for connecting and a plane defined by said outer width characteristic and said outer length characteristic faces an outside surface of said bucket bottom portion.
8. The system of claim 1 further comprising a handle proximal to said means for connecting, and wherein said elongated flexible member receiving ring is proximal to said opposing end.
9. The system of claim 2 wherein said elongated flexible member receiving structure is proximal to said means for connecting.
10. The system of claim 1 wherein said inner portion is an inner plate.
11. A method of lifting heavy items with a hydraulic bucket configured for scooping earth and loose bulk material, the method comprising the steps of:
providing a bucket with a bucket bottom portion with a terminal bottom front end;
providing a removable bucket ring attachment having: a front closed end and an opposing open end and further having an attachment width characteristic, an attachment length characteristic and an attachment thickness characteristic; wherein said removable bucket ring attachment comprises:
an outside portion having an outer width characteristic, an outer length characteristic and an outer thickness characteristic;
an inside portion having an inside width characteristic, an inside length characteristic and an inside thickness characteristic;
wherein said outer width characteristic is substantially the same as said attachment width characteristic and said inside width characteristic;
wherein said outer portion comprises:
an outer bucket facing surface and an opposing parallel outer attachment surface;
a means for connecting the outside portion to the inside portion at one end so as to leave an opposing end open and configured to receive therein said terminal bottom front end, where said opposing end is said opposing open end;
an outer portion free end distal to said means for connecting;
providing an elongated flexible member receiving structure disposed on and coupled only to said outer portion at a location which is between said front closed end and said opposing open end;
placing said removable bucket ring attachment on said bucket;
coupling a first end of an elongated flexible member to said elongated flexible member receiving structure;
coupling a second end of said elongated flexible member to an object to be lifted; and
lifting said object by raising said bucket.
12. The method of claim 11 further comprising the steps of:
providing a retaining stud receiving hole disposed in one of said outside portions and said inside portions;
providing a retaining stud having a retaining stud handle portion and a retaining stud bucket mating free end, said retaining stud configured to advance through said retaining stud receiving hole when said retaining stud handle portion is rotated; and
rotating said retaining stud handle portion so that said retaining stud bucket mating free end contacts said bucket and helps secure said removable bucket ring attachment to said bucket.
13. The method of claim 11 wherein said retaining stud receiving hole is disposed in said inner portion.
14. The method of claim 11 wherein said outer portion and said inner portion are substantially parallel and a plane defined by said outer portion width characteristic and said outer length characteristic faces an outside surface of said bucket bottom portion.
15. The method of claim 11 wherein said means for connecting comprises a separate piece of metal coupled to each of said outer portion and said inner portion.
16. The method of claim 11 wherein said connecting means is a portion of a single piece of bent metal, which also comprises said outer portion and said inner portion and a plane defined by said outer portion width characteristic and said outer length characteristic faces an outside surface of said bucket bottom portion.
17. The method of claim 11 wherein said elongated flexible member receiving structure is proximal to said means for connecting.
18. The method of claim 11 further comprising a handle proximal to said means for connecting, and wherein said elongated flexible member receiving structure is proximal to said opposing end.
19. The method of claim 12 wherein said elongated flexible member receiving structure is proximal to said means for connecting, and said elongated flexible member is a chain.
20. A system for lifting heavy items with a hydraulic bucket configured for scooping earth and loose bulk material, the system comprising:
a bucket with a bucket bottom portion with a terminal bottom front end;
a removable bucket ring attachment having a front closed end and an opposing open end and further comprising:
an outside ring plate portion;
an inside plate portion;
a means for connecting the outside ring plate portion to the inside plate portion at one end so as to leave an opposing end open and configured to receive therein said terminal bottom front end;
an elongated flexible member receiving ring disposed on said outer ring plate;
wherein said outer ring plate and said inner plate are substantially parallel;
wherein said connecting means is a portion of a single piece of bent metal which forms said front closed end and also comprises said outer ring plate and said inner plate; and
wherein said elongated flexible member receiving ring is proximal to said means for connecting.
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