EP1129259A1 - Quick fastener for fixing a tool at the end of a loading arm or the like - Google Patents

Quick fastener for fixing a tool at the end of a loading arm or the like

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EP1129259A1
EP1129259A1 EP99949087A EP99949087A EP1129259A1 EP 1129259 A1 EP1129259 A1 EP 1129259A1 EP 99949087 A EP99949087 A EP 99949087A EP 99949087 A EP99949087 A EP 99949087A EP 1129259 A1 EP1129259 A1 EP 1129259A1
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plate
tool
fastener according
shaft
extension
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Alain Husson
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KLAC Industrie SAS
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02F—DREDGING; SOIL-SHIFTING
    • E02F3/00—Dredgers; Soil-shifting machines
    • E02F3/04—Dredgers; Soil-shifting machines mechanically-driven
    • E02F3/28—Dredgers; Soil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with digging tools mounted on a dipper- or bucket-arm, i.e. there is either one arm or a pair of arms, e.g. dippers, buckets
    • E02F3/36—Component parts
    • E02F3/3604—Devices to connect tools to arms, booms or the like
    • E02F3/3609—Devices to connect tools to arms, booms or the like of the quick acting type, e.g. controlled from the operator seat
    • E02F3/3613—Devices to connect tools to arms, booms or the like of the quick acting type, e.g. controlled from the operator seat with means for absorbing any play therebetween
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02F—DREDGING; SOIL-SHIFTING
    • E02F3/00—Dredgers; Soil-shifting machines
    • E02F3/04—Dredgers; Soil-shifting machines mechanically-driven
    • E02F3/28—Dredgers; Soil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with digging tools mounted on a dipper- or bucket-arm, i.e. there is either one arm or a pair of arms, e.g. dippers, buckets
    • E02F3/36—Component parts
    • E02F3/3604—Devices to connect tools to arms, booms or the like
    • E02F3/3609—Devices to connect tools to arms, booms or the like of the quick acting type, e.g. controlled from the operator seat
    • E02F3/3627—Devices to connect tools to arms, booms or the like of the quick acting type, e.g. controlled from the operator seat with a hook and a longitudinal locking element
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02F—DREDGING; SOIL-SHIFTING
    • E02F3/00—Dredgers; Soil-shifting machines
    • E02F3/04—Dredgers; Soil-shifting machines mechanically-driven
    • E02F3/28—Dredgers; Soil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with digging tools mounted on a dipper- or bucket-arm, i.e. there is either one arm or a pair of arms, e.g. dippers, buckets
    • E02F3/36—Component parts
    • E02F3/3604—Devices to connect tools to arms, booms or the like
    • E02F3/3609—Devices to connect tools to arms, booms or the like of the quick acting type, e.g. controlled from the operator seat
    • E02F3/3645—Devices to connect tools to arms, booms or the like of the quick acting type, e.g. controlled from the operator seat with auto-engagement means for automatic snap-on of the tool coupler part
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02F—DREDGING; SOIL-SHIFTING
    • E02F3/00—Dredgers; Soil-shifting machines
    • E02F3/04—Dredgers; Soil-shifting machines mechanically-driven
    • E02F3/28—Dredgers; Soil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with digging tools mounted on a dipper- or bucket-arm, i.e. there is either one arm or a pair of arms, e.g. dippers, buckets
    • E02F3/36—Component parts
    • E02F3/3604—Devices to connect tools to arms, booms or the like
    • E02F3/3609—Devices to connect tools to arms, booms or the like of the quick acting type, e.g. controlled from the operator seat
    • E02F3/3672—Devices to connect tools to arms, booms or the like of the quick acting type, e.g. controlled from the operator seat where disengagement is effected by a mechanical lever or handle
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T403/00—Joints and connections
    • Y10T403/59—Manually releaseable latch type

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  • TITLE Quick coupler to attach a tool to the end of the arm of a loader or the like
  • the present invention relates to a quick coupler for fixing a tool, such as a bucket, to the end of the arm of a loader, or the like.
  • the quick coupler has two separate parts, one of which is made integral with the arm and will be referred to as a hooking member, while the other, which can cooperate with the first, results from a modification of the tool or is constituted by a part made integral with said tool and hereinafter called "adapter".
  • the device described in European patent N ° 438931 overcomes the drawbacks of the devices mentioned above. It is characterized, in particular, by the use of rotary cams which automatically retract during the pivoting of the latching member and come to bear under a locking shaft carried by the tool.
  • This device is perfectly automatic and allows play to be taken up. However, it has a high cost price due, in particular, to the time required to assemble the various parts constituting the attachment member which comprises the aforementioned cams.
  • the cams have bores which must be machined and the distance between the axis of the cradle of the camshaft and that of the locking shaft must be precise.
  • the present invention which overcomes these drawbacks, comprises, in known manner, a hooking member provided with a cradle for straddling a shaft, made integral with the tool, in order to lift the latter and it is remarkable.
  • the hooking member which substantially affects the shape of a stirrup, has an opening on its central part which can be crossed by a part having a hook-shaped extension, extending opposite to said shaft of the tool, under which a locking plate can be inserted, carried by said member, keeping the latter pressed against the tool.
  • the aforementioned shaft and the abutment can form an integral part of an adapter fixed, by any usual means, to the tool.
  • FIG 1 is an elevational view of a quick coupler according to the invention applied to the attachment of a bucket at the end of the arm of a loader;
  • FIG. 2 is a view in vertical section of the attachment member;
  • FIG. 3 is the top view of FIG. 2;
  • FIG. 4 is a view in vertical section of the adapter;
  • FIG. 5 is the top view of FIG. 4;
  • FIG 6 is a vertical sectional view of the fastener of the invention, showing the first phase of the attachment which is the lifting of the tool;
  • FIG. 7 is a view, similar to FIG. 6, which shows a later phase of the attachment
  • FIG. 8 is a view, on a larger scale and limited to the fastener, showing the hooking member locked on the adapter;
  • FIG. 10 is a partial view, in vertical section, showing a particular embodiment, of the locking member
  • FIG 1 1 is the top view of Figure 10
  • FIG. 12 is an elevational view showing an embodiment of a tool making it possible to uncoupling, manually, the bucket;
  • FIG. 13 is the top view of FIG. 12;
  • FIG 14 shows the use of the tool of Figure 12;
  • FIG. 15 is a partial view, in cross section, illustrating a means making it possible to eliminate the play between the two parts of the fastener
  • FIG. 16 is a view, similar to that 6, showing another embodiment
  • FIG. 17 is a view, similar to that 8, relating to the embodiment of FIG. 16.
  • the quick coupler has two parts 1 and 2.
  • Part 1 which constitutes the attachment member, is articulated by a shaft 3 at the end of the arm 4 of a mechanical shovel and it can pivot around this axis by the combined action of two rods 5 and 6 controlled by the piston rod 7 of the usual cylinder.
  • Part 2, or adapter is made integral with the tool 8, constituted, in the example shown by a bucket.
  • the members constituting the adapter can be an integral part of the tool.
  • the adapter 2 is in the form of a stirrup-shaped part, made integral, by its middle part, with the face 8a of the tool.
  • the two branches of the stirrup are joined by a shaft 9 and its middle part has a part 1 0 extending beyond the fields 1 1.
  • the part 10 has an extension 12, which extends opposite to the tree 9.
  • the attachment member 1 has a cradle 13, forming a hook and making it possible to lift the tool, the shaft 9 of which rests in said cradle, as can be seen in FIG. 8.
  • the hooking member 1 substantially affects the shape of a stirrup, the lateral branches of which are traversed, in particular, by the shaft 3.
  • the middle part 1a of the member 1 has an opening 1 4 which can be traversed by the part 10 during the rotation of said member around the axis of the shaft 3.
  • the upper part of the member 1 0 forms a stop 15 capable, when it meets a pivoting finger 16, of releasing a locking plate 17 which can slide on the middle part of the member 1 for come under the extension
  • the plate 17 has an opening 18 capable of substantially coinciding with that 14 when said plate 17 is in the “armed” position, that is to say, in the position shown in the Figure 2, in particular.
  • the plate 17 is constantly subjected to the action of a force which tends to move it towards the cradle 13, to close the opening 14.
  • this force is materialized by two springs shown diagrammatically at 19 (see FIG. 3 ).
  • Means are provided for maintaining the plate 17 in the armed position.
  • the plate 17 is held in the armed position by means of the locking finger 16.
  • the finger 16 is articulated at one of its ends above the middle part 1 a so that under the action of its weight it tends to pivot towards it and to maintain itself in this position.
  • this action can be reinforced by that of a spring (not shown).
  • the finger 16 has a shoulder portion 20 against which the corresponding field of the plate 17 is supported and, beyond this, a portion 21 which extends above the opening 14.
  • the hanging is done as follows:
  • the member 1 is pivoted, according to the arrow Fi, by stretching the piston rod 7.
  • the stop 15 meets the extension 21 of the finger 16 and pushes it back, releasing the plate 17 which, under the 'action of its return springs, is inserted under the extension 12 ( Figure 8), the part 1a of the member 1 then being supported by its face i nférieu re, against the fields 1 1 of the adapter.
  • the extension 12 and the stop 15 are an integral part of the part 10, but these two functions could be performed by two separate members.
  • the device for guiding the plate 17 does not pose any problem, it is shown diagrammatically in the drawings by the guides 22.
  • the contact between the extension 12 and the locking plate 1 7 is effected by means of oblique surfaces with respect to the direction of movement of said plate.
  • the locking plate 17 is bevelled in line with its part 23 which must be inserted under the extension 12. According to one embodiment, this part forms with the lower face of the plate 17 an angle of around 7 °. In the same way, the face 1 2a (fig.8) of the extension 12 which must be in contact with the part 23 forms an identical angle with the bearing face of the adapter materialized by the fields 11. From this so the hooking member is strongly pressed against the adapter under the effect of the force, developed by the springs, which tends to penetrate the locking plate under the extension 12.
  • FIG. 9 shows another embodiment which makes it possible to remove the locking finger.
  • the extension 12 has at its end a ramp 25.
  • the upper part of the ramp 25 meets the edge 26 of the opening 18 of the locking plate and moves the latter to meet of the force to which it is subjected, that is to say in the direction of arrow F2.
  • the end of the extension 12 is located above the opening 18 and the plate, under the action of the force to which it is subjected, is inserted under said extension.
  • the locking finger can be replaced by a hydraulic cylinder (not shown).
  • the free end of the plate 17, opposite the shaft 3 has two ears 27 each having a slot 28, opening towards said shaft 3.
  • a tool 29 (fig.12), comprising a handle 30 and at one of its ends two fingers 31 and 32, that 31 comprising two pins 33, diametrically opposed.
  • the invention also provides means to oppose the creation of games between parts 1 and 2 and to catch them if they occur.
  • the adapter has two edges 34, extending perpendicular to the shaft 9, the fields 35 of which are machined so as to form a Vee.
  • the middle part of the attachment member comprises a plate 36 whose fields 37 are bevelled so as to form a male Vee. Therefore, it is understood that, when the two parts 1 and 2 are assembled, that 1 is immobilized transversely with respect to that 2 and vice versa.
  • machining operations necessary to produce the fields 35 and 37 can be carried out directly on the fields 1 1 of the adapter and on those of the middle part 1 a of the member 1.
  • the middle part 1a has, on the face against which the locking plate 17 bears, a small stop 38 against which the end 17a of the said plate is applied under the effect of the springs 19 when the openings 14 and 18 are substantially coincident.
  • the springs also have the function of pressing the plate 17 against the part 1 and that only the pair of guides 22 appearing in FIGS. 16 and 17 is useful. Significant play exists between the guides and the upper part of the plate 17.
  • the upper part of the part 10 opposite the extension 1 2 has a shoulder 39.
  • the stop 38 has, behind its bearing face 38a, a ramp 38b.

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  • Shovels (AREA)
  • Portable Nailing Machines And Staplers (AREA)
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  • Automatic Tool Replacement In Machine Tools (AREA)
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  • Gripping On Spindles (AREA)
  • Flanged Joints, Insulating Joints, And Other Joints (AREA)
  • Clamps And Clips (AREA)
  • Gripping Jigs, Holding Jigs, And Positioning Jigs (AREA)
  • Details Of Spanners, Wrenches, And Screw Drivers And Accessories (AREA)

Abstract

The invention concerns a quick fastener for fixing a tool at the end of a loading arm, or the like comprising two parts whereof one (1) is fixed to the arm while the other (2) is integral with the tool or is made up of members forming part of the tool and whereof said first part has a cradle (13) capable of being mounted astride a shaft (9) borne by the tool so that it can be lifted. The invention is characterised in that the first part, or catching member, which has substantially the shape of a bracket, has on its median portion an aperture (14) capable of being traversed by a part (10) having a hook-shaped extension (12) and extending opposite the shaft (9) borne by the tool, beneath which can be inserted a locking plate (17) borne by said member (1).

Description

TITRE : Attache rapide pour fixer un outil à l'extrémité du bras d'un chargeur ou analogueTITLE: Quick coupler to attach a tool to the end of the arm of a loader or the like
La présente invention est relative à une attache rapide pour fixer un outil, tel qu'un godet, à l'extrémité du bras d'un chargeur, ou analogue.The present invention relates to a quick coupler for fixing a tool, such as a bucket, to the end of the arm of a loader, or the like.
De la façon connue, l'attache rapide comporte deux parties distinctes, dont l'une est rendue solidaire du bras et sera dénommée organe d'accrochage, tandis que l'autre, qui peut coopérer avec l a première, résulte d'une modification de l'outil ou est constituée par une pièce rendue solidaire dudit outil et dénommée ci-après « adaptateu r » .In known manner, the quick coupler has two separate parts, one of which is made integral with the arm and will be referred to as a hooking member, while the other, which can cooperate with the first, results from a modification of the tool or is constituted by a part made integral with said tool and hereinafter called "adapter".
L'état de la technique peut être illustré par l'attache, décrite dans le brevet américain N° 4836741 , dont l'organe d'accrochage présente des crochets formant un berceau susceptible de saisir un arbre porté par un adaptateur. Par une rotation de l'organe précité on place en coïncidence des paliers portés par ledit organe et des paliers prévus s u r l'outil, la solidarisation étant obtenue en engageant, axialement , un arbre dans lesdits paliers. Un tel dispositif ne donne pas satisfactio n car le conducteur de l'engin est obligé de descendre de sa machine. L'accouplement de l'outil au bras de l'engin n'est donc pas automatique.The state of the art can be illustrated by the clip, described in American patent N ° 4836741, the hooking member of which has hooks forming a cradle capable of gripping a shaft carried by an adapter. By rotation of the aforementioned member, the bearings carried by said member and bearings provided on the tool are placed in coincidence, the connection being obtained by axially engaging a shaft in said bearings. Such a device does not give satisfactio n because the operator of the machine is forced to get off his machine. The coupling of the tool to the arm of the machine is therefore not automatic.
Le dispositif décrit dans le brevet français N° 2641343 permet un accrochage automatique, pour cela, on fait appel à un fourreau, fendu longitudinalement, qui, sous l'action de ressorts, pivote et ferme un berceau, porté par l'organe d'accrochage en emprisonnant un arbre porté par l'outil. Outre la complexité du mécanisme, rien n'est prévu pour rattraper les jeux inhérents aux diverses pièces en contact.The device described in French patent N ° 2641343 allows automatic attachment, for this, use is made of a sheath, split longitudinally, which, under the action of springs, pivots and closes a cradle, carried by the hanging by trapping a carried tree by the tool. Besides the complexity of the mechanism, nothing is provided to make up for the play inherent in the various parts in contact.
Le dispositif décrit dans le brevet européen N° 438931 permet de remédier aux inconvénients des dispositifs cités ci-dessus. Il se caractérise, notamment, par l'emploi de cames rotatives qui s'escamotent automatiquement lors du pivotement de l'organe d'accrochage et viennent prendre appui sous un arbre de verrouillage porté par l'outil.The device described in European patent N ° 438931 overcomes the drawbacks of the devices mentioned above. It is characterized, in particular, by the use of rotary cams which automatically retract during the pivoting of the latching member and come to bear under a locking shaft carried by the tool.
Ce dispositif est parfaitement automatique et permet l e rattrapage des jeux. Toutefois, il est d'un prix de revient élevé en raison, notamment, du temps nécessaire pour assembler les différentes pièces constituant l'organe d'accrochage qui comporte les cames précitées. De plus, les cames comportent des alésages qui doivent être usinés et la distance entre l'axe du berceau de l'arbre porte cames e t celui de l'arbre de verrouillage doit être précise.This device is perfectly automatic and allows play to be taken up. However, it has a high cost price due, in particular, to the time required to assemble the various parts constituting the attachment member which comprises the aforementioned cams. In addition, the cams have bores which must be machined and the distance between the axis of the cradle of the camshaft and that of the locking shaft must be precise.
La présente invention, qui remédie à ces inconvénients, comporte, de la façon connue, un organe d'accrochage pourvu d'un berceau permettant d'enfourcher un arbre, rendu solidaire de l'outil, afin de soulever ce dernier et elle est remarquable en ce que l'organe d'accrochage, qui affecte sensiblement la forme d'un étrier, présente une ouverture sur sa partie médiane pouvant être traversée par une pièce présentant une extension en forme de crochet, s'etendant à l'opposé dudit arbre de l'outil, sous laquelle peut s'insérer une plaque de verrouillage, portée par ledit organe, maintenant ce dernier plaqué contre l'outil. L'arbre et la butée précités peuvent faire partie intégrante d'un adaptateur fixé, par tous moyens usuels, sur l'outil.The present invention, which overcomes these drawbacks, comprises, in known manner, a hooking member provided with a cradle for straddling a shaft, made integral with the tool, in order to lift the latter and it is remarkable. in that the hooking member, which substantially affects the shape of a stirrup, has an opening on its central part which can be crossed by a part having a hook-shaped extension, extending opposite to said shaft of the tool, under which a locking plate can be inserted, carried by said member, keeping the latter pressed against the tool. The aforementioned shaft and the abutment can form an integral part of an adapter fixed, by any usual means, to the tool.
La présente invention sera mieux comprise par la description qui va suivre faite en se référant aux dessins annexés à titre d'exemple indicatif, seulement, sur lesquels :The present invention will be better understood from the following description made with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of indicative example only, in which:
-la figure 1 est une vue en élévation d'une attache rapide conforme à l'invention appliquée à la fixation d'un godet à l 'extrémité du bras d'un chargeur; -la figure 2 est une vue en coupe verticale de l'organe d'accrochage;FIG 1 is an elevational view of a quick coupler according to the invention applied to the attachment of a bucket at the end of the arm of a loader; FIG. 2 is a view in vertical section of the attachment member;
-la figure 3 est la vue de dessus de la figure 2; -la figure 4 est une vue en coupe verticale de l'adaptateur; -la figure 5 est la vue de dessus de la figure 4; -la figure 6 est une vue en coupe verticale de l'attache de l'invention, montrant la première phase de l'accrochage qui est l e soulèvement de l'outil;FIG. 3 is the top view of FIG. 2; FIG. 4 is a view in vertical section of the adapter; FIG. 5 is the top view of FIG. 4; FIG 6 is a vertical sectional view of the fastener of the invention, showing the first phase of the attachment which is the lifting of the tool;
-la figure 7 est une vue, analogue à la figure 6, qui montre une phase ultérieure de l'accrochage; -la figure 8 est une vue, à plus grande échelle et limitée à l'attache, montrant l'organe d'accrochage verrouillé sur l'adaptateur;FIG. 7 is a view, similar to FIG. 6, which shows a later phase of the attachment; FIG. 8 is a view, on a larger scale and limited to the fastener, showing the hooking member locked on the adapter;
-La figure 9, est une vue analogue à celle 8, qui montre une variante de réalisation de l'invention, l'outil étant en cours d'accrochage; -la figure 10, est une vue partielle, en coupe verticale, montrant une réalisation particulière, de l'organe de verrouillage ; -la figure 1 1 est la vue de dessus de la figure 10; -la figure 12 est une vue en élévation montrant un mode de réalisation d'un outil permettant de désaccoupler, manuellement, l e godet;- Figure 9 is a view similar to that 8, which shows an alternative embodiment of the invention, the tool being hooked; FIG. 10 is a partial view, in vertical section, showing a particular embodiment, of the locking member; FIG 1 1 is the top view of Figure 10; FIG. 12 is an elevational view showing an embodiment of a tool making it possible to uncoupling, manually, the bucket;
-la figure 13 est la vue de dessus de la figure 12; -la figure 14 montre l'utilisation de l'outil de la figure 12;FIG. 13 is the top view of FIG. 12; FIG 14 shows the use of the tool of Figure 12;
-la figure 15 est une vue partielle, en coupe transversale, illustrant un moyen permettant de supprimer les jeux entre les deux parties de l'attache;FIG. 15 is a partial view, in cross section, illustrating a means making it possible to eliminate the play between the two parts of the fastener;
-la figure 16 est une vue, analogue à celle 6, montrant un autre mode de réalisation;FIG. 16 is a view, similar to that 6, showing another embodiment;
-la figure 17 est une vue, analogue à celle 8, relative au mode de réalisation de la figure 16.FIG. 17 is a view, similar to that 8, relating to the embodiment of FIG. 16.
De la façon connue, l'attache rapide comporte deux parties 1 et 2. La partie 1 , qui constitue l'organe d'accrochage, est articulée, par un arbre 3 à l'extrémité du bras 4 d'une pelle mécanique et elle peut pivoter autour de cet axe par l'action conjuguée de deux biellettes 5 e t 6 commandées par la tige de piston 7 du vérin usuel. La partie 2, ou adaptateur, est rendue solidaire de l'outil 8, constitué, dans l'exemple représenté par un godet . Selon une autre forme de réalisation les organes constituant l'adaptateur peuvent faire partie intégrante de l'o uti l .In known manner, the quick coupler has two parts 1 and 2. Part 1, which constitutes the attachment member, is articulated by a shaft 3 at the end of the arm 4 of a mechanical shovel and it can pivot around this axis by the combined action of two rods 5 and 6 controlled by the piston rod 7 of the usual cylinder. Part 2, or adapter, is made integral with the tool 8, constituted, in the example shown by a bucket. According to another embodiment, the members constituting the adapter can be an integral part of the tool.
Dans sa forme la plus simple, l'adaptateur 2, se présente sous l a forme d'une pièce en forme d'etrier, rendu solidaire, par sa partie médiane, de la face 8a de l'outil. Les deux branches de l'étrier sont réunies par un arbre 9 et sa partie médiane présente une pièce 1 0 s'etendant au delà des champs 1 1. La pièce 10 présente une extension 12, qui s'étend à l'opposé de l'arbre 9 . De la façon connue, l'organe d'accrochage 1 présente un berceau 13, formant un crochet et permettant de soulever l'outil, dont l'arbre 9 repose dans ledit berceau, comme cela ressort de la figure 8.In its simplest form, the adapter 2 is in the form of a stirrup-shaped part, made integral, by its middle part, with the face 8a of the tool. The two branches of the stirrup are joined by a shaft 9 and its middle part has a part 1 0 extending beyond the fields 1 1. The part 10 has an extension 12, which extends opposite to the tree 9. In known manner, the attachment member 1 has a cradle 13, forming a hook and making it possible to lift the tool, the shaft 9 of which rests in said cradle, as can be seen in FIG. 8.
Selon un mode de réalisation, l'organe d'accrochage 1 affecte sensiblement la forme d'un étrier dont les branches latérales sont traversées, notamment, par l'arbre 3.According to one embodiment, the hooking member 1 substantially affects the shape of a stirrup, the lateral branches of which are traversed, in particular, by the shaft 3.
La partie médiane 1a, de l'organe 1 , présente une ouverture 1 4 pouvant être traversée par la pièce 10 lors de la rotation dudit organe autour de l'axe de l'arbre 3.The middle part 1a of the member 1 has an opening 1 4 which can be traversed by the part 10 during the rotation of said member around the axis of the shaft 3.
Dans l'exemple représenté, la partie supérieure de l'organe 1 0 forme une butée 15 susceptible, lors de sa rencontre avec un doigt pivotant 16, de libérer une plaque de verrouillage 17 pouvant coulisser sur la partie médiane de l'organe 1 pour venir s'insérer sous l'extensionIn the example shown, the upper part of the member 1 0 forms a stop 15 capable, when it meets a pivoting finger 16, of releasing a locking plate 17 which can slide on the middle part of the member 1 for come under the extension
12.12.
Selon un mode de réalisation, la plaque 17, présente une ouverture 18 susceptible de coïncider, sensiblement, avec celle 14 lorsque la dite plaque 17 est dans la position « armée », c'est-à-dire, dans la position représentée sur la figure 2, notamment.According to one embodiment, the plate 17 has an opening 18 capable of substantially coinciding with that 14 when said plate 17 is in the “armed” position, that is to say, in the position shown in the Figure 2, in particular.
La plaque 17 est constamment soumise à l'action d'une force qui tend à la déplacer vers le berceau 13, pour obturer l'ouverture 14. Dans l'exemple représenté cette force est matérialisée par deux ressorts schématisés en 19 (voir figure 3). Des moyens sont prévus pour maintenir la plaque 17 en position armée.The plate 17 is constantly subjected to the action of a force which tends to move it towards the cradle 13, to close the opening 14. In the example shown, this force is materialized by two springs shown diagrammatically at 19 (see FIG. 3 ). Means are provided for maintaining the plate 17 in the armed position.
Ainsi, la plaque 17 est maintenue dans la position armée par l'entremise du doigt de verrouillage 16. Comme cela ressort des dessins, le doigt 16 est articulé à l'une de ses extrémités au-dessus de la partie médiane 1 a de sorte que sous l'action de son poids il tend à pivoter vers celle-ci et à se maintenir dans cette position. Par mesure de précaution cette action peut être renforcée par celle d'un ressort (non représenté).Thus, the plate 17 is held in the armed position by means of the locking finger 16. As can be seen from the drawings, the finger 16 is articulated at one of its ends above the middle part 1 a so that under the action of its weight it tends to pivot towards it and to maintain itself in this position. As a precaution, this action can be reinforced by that of a spring (not shown).
Le doigt 16 présente une partie épaulée 20 contre laquelle l e champ correspondant de la plaque 17 prend appui et, au delà de cel le-ci , une partie 21 qui s'étend au dessus de l'ouverture 14.The finger 16 has a shoulder portion 20 against which the corresponding field of the plate 17 is supported and, beyond this, a portion 21 which extends above the opening 14.
L'accrochage s'effectue de la façon suivante :The hanging is done as follows:
Par la manoeuvre du bras 4 et de la tige de piston 7, on sai s it l'outil 8 et on le soulève pour l'amener dans la position représentée su r la figure 6.By operating the arm 4 and the piston rod 7, the tool 8 is known and it is raised to bring it into the position shown in FIG. 6.
Ensuite, on fait pivoter l'organe 1 , selon la flèche Fi , en étirant l a tige de piston 7. Durant ce mouvement, la butée 15 rencontre l'extension 21 du doigt 16 et le repousse en libérant la plaque 17 qui, sous l'action de ses ressorts de rappel, s'insère sous l'extension 12 (figure 8), l a partie 1 a de l'organe 1 étant alors en appui, par sa face i nférieu re, contre les champs 1 1 de l'adaptateur. Dans l'exemple représenté, l'extension 12 et la butée 15 fo nt partie intégrante de la pièce 10, mais ces deux fonctions pourraient être assurées par deux organes distincts.Then, the member 1 is pivoted, according to the arrow Fi, by stretching the piston rod 7. During this movement, the stop 15 meets the extension 21 of the finger 16 and pushes it back, releasing the plate 17 which, under the 'action of its return springs, is inserted under the extension 12 (Figure 8), the part 1a of the member 1 then being supported by its face i nférieu re, against the fields 1 1 of the adapter. In the example shown, the extension 12 and the stop 15 are an integral part of the part 10, but these two functions could be performed by two separate members.
Le dispositif de guidage de la plaque 17 ne pose pas de problème, il est schématisé sur les dessins par les guides 22.The device for guiding the plate 17 does not pose any problem, it is shown diagrammatically in the drawings by the guides 22.
Le contact entre l'extension 12 et la plaque de verrouillage 1 7 s'effectue par l'entremise de surfaces obliques par rapport au sens de déplacement de ladite plaque.The contact between the extension 12 and the locking plate 1 7 is effected by means of oblique surfaces with respect to the direction of movement of said plate.
Comme cela ressort des dessins, la plaque de verrouillage 17 est biseautée au droit de sa partie 23 qui doit s'insérer sous l'extension 12. Selon un mode de réalisation cette partie forme avec la face inférieu re de la plaque 17 un angle de l'ordre de 7°. De la même façon, la face 1 2a (fig.8) de l'extension 12 qui doit être en contact avec la partie 23 forme un angle identique avec la face d'appui de l'adaptateur matérialisée par les champs 11. De cette façon l'organe d'accrochage est forte ment plaqué contre l'adaptateur sous l'effet de la force, développée par les ressorts, qui tend à faire pénétrer la plaque de verrouillage sous l'extension 12.As can be seen from the drawings, the locking plate 17 is bevelled in line with its part 23 which must be inserted under the extension 12. According to one embodiment, this part forms with the lower face of the plate 17 an angle of around 7 °. In the same way, the face 1 2a (fig.8) of the extension 12 which must be in contact with the part 23 forms an identical angle with the bearing face of the adapter materialized by the fields 11. From this so the hooking member is strongly pressed against the adapter under the effect of the force, developed by the springs, which tends to penetrate the locking plate under the extension 12.
La figure 9 montre un autre mode de réalisation qui permet de supprimer le doigt de verrouillage.FIG. 9 shows another embodiment which makes it possible to remove the locking finger.
Sous l'action de la force qui tend à déplacer la plaque 17, cel l e-c i est appliquée contre une butée 24 et obture partiellement l'ouvertu re 14. L'extension 12 présente à son extrémité une rampe 25. Lors de l a rotation de l'organe 1 , la partie supérieure de la rampe 25 rencontre l e bord 26 de l'ouverture 18 de la plaque de verrouillage et déplace celle- ci à rencontre de la force à laquelle celle-ci est soumise c'est-à-di re dans le sens de la flèche F2. A la fin de la rotation précitée, l 'extrémité de l'extension 12 est située au-dessus de l'ouverture 18 et la plaque, sous l'action de la force à laquelle elle est soumise, s'insère sous ladite extension.Under the action of the force which tends to move the plate 17, this is applied against a stop 24 and partially closes the opening 14. The extension 12 has at its end a ramp 25. During the rotation of the member 1, the upper part of the ramp 25 meets the edge 26 of the opening 18 of the locking plate and moves the latter to meet of the force to which it is subjected, that is to say in the direction of arrow F2. At the end of the aforementioned rotation, the end of the extension 12 is located above the opening 18 and the plate, under the action of the force to which it is subjected, is inserted under said extension.
Le doigt de verrouillage peut être remplacé par un vérin hydraulique (non représenté).The locking finger can be replaced by a hydraulic cylinder (not shown).
Dans certains cas, le déverrouillage manuel peut sembler préférable et on va maintenant décrire un ensemble de moyens permettant de le réaliser.In some cases, manual unlocking may seem preferable and we will now describe a set of means for achieving it.
Il a été compris que, pour effectuer la désolidarisation de l 'o uti l , il faut déplacer la plaque de verrouillage dans le sens de la flèche F2.It has been understood that, in order to separate the tool, the locking plate must be moved in the direction of arrow F2.
A cet effet, l'extrémité libre de là plaque 17, opposée à l'arbre 3 , présente deux oreilles 27 présentant, chacune, une fente 28, s'ouvrant vers ledit arbre 3. Cette disposition permet l'utilisation d'un outil 29 (fig.12), comportant un manche 30 et à l'une de ses extrémités deux doigts 31 et 32, celui 31 comportant deux tourillons 33 , diamétralement opposés.For this purpose, the free end of the plate 17, opposite the shaft 3, has two ears 27 each having a slot 28, opening towards said shaft 3. This arrangement allows the use of a tool 29 (fig.12), comprising a handle 30 and at one of its ends two fingers 31 and 32, that 31 comprising two pins 33, diametrically opposed.
Lors de l'introduction des tourillons dans les fentes 28, le doigt inférieur 32, qui est convenablement dimensionné, vient prendre appui contre le champ de la partie médiane 1 a de l'organe 1 . Dès lors, on comprend qu'en faisant pivoter le manche 30 selon l a flèche F3 on entraîne la plaque 17 qui se déplace selon la flèche F2.When the pins are introduced into the slots 28, the lower finger 32, which is suitably sized, comes to bear against the field of the middle part 1 a of the member 1. Therefore, it is understood that by rotating the handle 30 according to arrow F3 is driven plate 17 which moves according to arrow F2.
L'invention prévoit, aussi, des moyens pour s'opposer à la création de jeux entre les parties 1 et 2 et pour rattraper ceux-ci s'ils se produisent.The invention also provides means to oppose the creation of games between parts 1 and 2 and to catch them if they occur.
Selon un mode de réalisation et comme et comme cela ressort de la figure 15, l'adaptateur présente deux bordures 34, s'etendant perpendiculairement à l'arbre 9, dont les champs 35 sont usinés de façon à former un Vé. La partie médiane de l'organe d'accrochage comporte une plaque 36 dont les champs 37 sont biseautés de façon à former un Vé mâle. Dès lors, on comprend que, lorsque les deux parties 1 et 2 sont assemblées, celle 1 est immobilisée transversalement par rapport à celle 2 et inversement.According to one embodiment and as and as shown in FIG. 15, the adapter has two edges 34, extending perpendicular to the shaft 9, the fields 35 of which are machined so as to form a Vee. The middle part of the attachment member comprises a plate 36 whose fields 37 are bevelled so as to form a male Vee. Therefore, it is understood that, when the two parts 1 and 2 are assembled, that 1 is immobilized transversely with respect to that 2 and vice versa.
Naturellement, les usinages nécessaires pour réaliser les champs 35 et 37 peuvent être effectués directement sur les champs 1 1 de l'adaptateur et sur ceux de la partie médiane 1 a de l'organe 1.Naturally, the machining operations necessary to produce the fields 35 and 37 can be carried out directly on the fields 1 1 of the adapter and on those of the middle part 1 a of the member 1.
On va maintenant décrire, en regard des figures 16 et 17, un autre mode de réalisation des moyens permettant de maintenir la plaque 17 en position armée.We will now describe, with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17, another embodiment of the means making it possible to maintain the plate 17 in the armed position.
Selon l'invention, la partie médiane 1 a présente, sur la face contre laquelle prend appui la plaque de verrouillage 17, une petite butée 38 contre laquelle est appliquée l'extrémité 17a de la dite plaque sous l'effet des ressorts 19 lorsque les ouvertures 14 et 18 sont sensiblement en coïncidence.According to the invention, the middle part 1a has, on the face against which the locking plate 17 bears, a small stop 38 against which the end 17a of the said plate is applied under the effect of the springs 19 when the openings 14 and 18 are substantially coincident.
Il est à noter que dans ce mode de réalisation, le ressorts ont également pour fonction de plaquer la plaque 17 contre la partie 1 a e t que seule la paire de guides 22 figurant sur les figures 16 et 17 est utile. Un jeu important existe entre les guides et la partie supérieure de la plaque 17.It should be noted that in this embodiment, the springs also have the function of pressing the plate 17 against the part 1 and that only the pair of guides 22 appearing in FIGS. 16 and 17 is useful. Significant play exists between the guides and the upper part of the plate 17.
La partie supérieure de la pièce 10 opposée à l'extension 1 2 présente un épaulement 39.The upper part of the part 10 opposite the extension 1 2 has a shoulder 39.
Lorsque, à partir de la position représentée sur la figure 16, l a pièce 1 pivote selon la flèche Fi, l'extrémité 17a de la plaque de verrouillage rencontre l'epaulement 39, ce qui provoque son soulèvement. En fait, la plaque 17 pivote légèrement en sens inverse en prenant appui contre le bord de la partie 1 a et en cambrant chaque ressort 19 dans le plan de son axe longitudinal. De ce fait, l'extrémité 17a passe au-dessus de la butée 38 et, sous l'action des ressorts 19 , qui se détendent, la plaque 17 vient occuper la position représentée su r la figure 17.When, from the position shown in FIG. 16, the part 1 pivots along the arrow Fi, the end 17a of the locking plate meets the shoulder 39, which causes it to be raised. In fact, the plate 17 pivots slightly in the opposite direction by bearing against the edge of the part 1 a and by arching each spring 19 in the plane of its longitudinal axis. As a result, the end 17a passes over the stop 38 and, under the action of the springs 19, which relax, the plate 17 comes to occupy the position shown in FIG. 17.
Pour faciliter le passage de la plaque 17 de la position représentée sur la figure 17 à celle représentée sur la figure 16, l a butée 38 présente, en arrière de sa face d'appui 38a, une rampe 38b.To facilitate the passage of the plate 17 from the position shown in Figure 17 to that shown in Figure 16, the stop 38 has, behind its bearing face 38a, a ramp 38b.
L'ensemble des moyens manuels décrits en regard des figures 10 à 14 pour déverrouiller le dispositif peut être utilisé, en ce qui concerne le mode de réalisation des figures 16 et 17, étant fait observé que, dans ce cas, le doigt 31 est articulé sur le manche 30.All of the manual means described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 14 for unlocking the device can be used, as regards the embodiment of FIGS. 16 and 17, it being observed that, in this case, the finger 31 is articulated on the handle 30.
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1 -Attache rapide pour fixer un outil à l'extrémité du bras d'un chargeur, ou analogue, comportant deux parties dont l'une (1 ) est fixée au bras tandis que l'autre (2) est solidaire de l'outil ou est formée d'organes faisant partie de l'outil et dont ladite première partie présente un beceau (13) susceptible d'enfourcher un arbre (9) porté par l'outil af i n de permettre son soulèvement, caractérisée en ce que la première partie, ou organe d'accrochage, qui présente, sensiblement la forme d'un étrier présente sur sa partie médiane (1 a) une ouverture (14) pouvant être traversée par une pièce (10) présentant une extension (12), en forme de crochet et s'etendant à l'opposé de l'arbre usuel (9) porté par l'outil, sous laquelle peut s'insérer une plaque de verrouillage ( 1 7) porté par ledit organe (1 ).1 -Quick coupler for attaching a tool to the end of the arm of a loader, or the like, comprising two parts, one of which (1) is fixed to the arm while the other (2) is integral with the tool or is formed of members forming part of the tool and of which said first part has a spout (13) capable of straddling a shaft (9) carried by the tool in order to allow it to be lifted, characterized in that the first part, or attachment member, which has substantially the shape of a stirrup present on its central part (1a) an opening (14) which can be traversed by a part (10) having an extension (12), in the form hook and extending opposite the usual shaft (9) carried by the tool, under which can be inserted a locking plate (1 7) carried by said member (1).
2-Attache selon la revendiction 1 , caractérisée en ce que la plaque (1 7) est constamment soumise à une force qui tend à la déplacer vers l'arbre d'articulation (3) de l'organe (1 ), des moyens, tels que ceux (22), étant prévus pour maintenir ladite plaque contre la partie médiane dudit organe (1 ) et assurer son guidage.2-Fastener according to claim 1, characterized in that the plate (1 7) is constantly subjected to a force which tends to move it towards the articulation shaft (3) of the member (1), means, such as those (22), being provided for holding said plate against the middle part of said member (1) and ensuring its guidance.
3-Attache selon la revendication 2, caractérisée en ce que la plaque (17) présente une ouverture (18) susceptible de coïncider, sensiblement, avec celle (14) de la partie (1 ) lorsque cette dernière est verrouillée sur l'outil.3-fastener according to claim 2, characterized in that the plate (17) has an opening (18) capable of coinciding, substantially, with that (14) of the part (1) when the latter is locked on the tool.
4-Attache selon la revendication 3, caractérisée en ce que des moyens sont prévus pour maintenir la plaque (17) en position armée. 5-Attache selon la revendication 4, caractérisée en ce que la plaque de verrouillage (17) est maintenue dans la position armée par l'entremise d'un doigt (16), articulé par l'une de ses extrémités au-dessus du plan de la partie médiane (1 a), présentant une partie épaulée (20) et une partie (21) s'etendant au-dessus de l'ouverture (18) lorsque la plaque de verrouillage est dans la position armée, ladite partie (21 ) pouvant être heurtée par une butée (15) portée par l'outil durant le pivotement de l'organe d'acrochage.4-fastener according to claim 3, characterized in that means are provided for maintaining the plate (17) in the armed position. 5-fastener according to claim 4, characterized in that the locking plate (17) is held in the armed position by means of a finger (16), articulated by one of its ends above the plane of the middle part (1a), having a shoulder part (20) and a part (21) extending above the opening (18) when the locking plate is in the armed position, said part (21 ) can be struck by a stop (15) carried by the tool during the pivoting of the latching member.
6-Attache selon la revendication 4, caractérisée en ce que la plaque (17) est maintenue en position armée par l'entremise d'une butée (38) , prévue sur la face supérieure de la partie médiane (1 a), contre laquelle ladite plaque (17) prend appui sous l'effet de la force prévue à l a revendication 2.6-fastener according to claim 4, characterized in that the plate (17) is held in the armed position by means of a stop (38), provided on the upper face of the middle part (1a), against which said plate (17) bears under the effect of the force provided for in claim 2.
7-Attache selon la revendication 6, caractérisée en ce que la plaque (17) est maintenue plaquée contre la partie médiane (1 a) sous l'effet d'au moins, un ressort (19) qui tend, aussi à déplacer ladite plaque vers l'arbre d'articulation (3).7-fastener according to claim 6, characterized in that the plate (17) is held pressed against the middle part (1a) under the effect of at least one spring (19) which also tends to move said plate towards the articulation shaft (3).
8-Attache selon la revendication 7, caractérisée en ce que la pièce ( 1 0) présente un épaulement (39) contre lequel la partie (17a) de la plaque de verrouillage vient prendre appui lors du pivotement de l'organe d'accrochage, en vue de la fixation de l'outil, en déterminant l e soulèvement de ladite partie résultant du pivotement de ladite plaque.8-fastener according to claim 7, characterized in that the part (1 0) has a shoulder (39) against which the part (17a) of the locking plate comes to bear during the pivoting of the fastening member, for the attachment of the tool, by determining the lifting of said part resulting from the pivoting of said plate.
9-Attache selon la revendication 4, caractérisée en ce que l'extension (12) présente, à son extrémité, une rampe (25) susceptible de rencontrer un champ de la plaque (17), te! que celui (26), pour forcer cette dernière à se déplacer à encontre de la force à laquelle elle est soumise.9-fastener according to claim 4, characterized in that the extension (12) has, at its end, a ramp (25) capable of meeting a field of the plate (17), te! than that (26), to force the latter to move against the force to which it is subjected.
10-Attache selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9 , caractérisée en ce que l'extrémité libre de la plaque (17) présente deux oreilles (27) comportant chacune une fente (28), s'ouvrant vers l'arbre (3), cette disposition permettant l'utilisation d'un outil constitué par un manche (30) présentant à l'une de ses extrémités deux doigts (31 - 32), disposés l'un au-dessus de l'autre, le doigt (31 ) étant pourvu de deux tourillons latéraux (33) pouvant être engagés, chacun, dans l a fente correspondante (28), tandis que le doigt (32) est dimensionné pour venir prendre appui contre le champ de la partie médiane (1 a).10-fastener according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the free end of the plate (17) has two ears (27) each having a slot (28), opening towards the shaft ( 3), this arrangement allowing the use of a tool constituted by a handle (30) having at one of its ends two fingers (31 - 32), arranged one above the other, the finger (31) being provided with two lateral pins (33) which can be engaged, each in the corresponding slot (28), while the finger (32) is dimensioned to come to bear against the field of the middle part (1 a) .
11 -Attache selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 1 0 , caractérisée en ce que des moyens sont prévus pour s'opposer à l a création de jeux entre les deux parties assemblées et pour rattraper ceux-ci s'ils se produisent.11 -Attachment according to any one of claims 1 to 1 0, characterized in that means are provided to oppose the creation of games between the two assembled parts and to catch them if they occur.
12-Attache selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 1 1 , caractérisée en ce que le contact entre l'extension (12) et la plaque (17) s'effectue selon des surfaces obliques par rapport au sens de déplacement de ladite plaque. 12-fastener according to any one of claims 1 to 1 1, characterized in that the contact between the extension (12) and the plate (17) is effected on oblique surfaces relative to the direction of movement of said plate .
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