Motor grader blade retention system

The present invention relates generally to a motor grader, and more particularly, to an apparatus and method for retaining a grader blade. A mounting assembly for mounting a blade assembly to a motor grader includes an upper and a lower retainer pivotally coupled together. The upper and lower retain...

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Main Authors Michael, Jr., David R, Mast, Donald R, Tanner, Wayne R
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.07.2003
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Summary:The present invention relates generally to a motor grader, and more particularly, to an apparatus and method for retaining a grader blade. A mounting assembly for mounting a blade assembly to a motor grader includes an upper and a lower retainer pivotally coupled together. The upper and lower retainers are pivotable about a single axis with respect to each other for grasping the blade assembly therebetween.