LOADER Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: construction industry. SUBSTANCE: loader has manipulator with main beam and lever which are pivotally secured one with respect to the other. Manipulator is offset relative to pivot joint. Lever is connected to loader attachment unit, which is made in the form of rotating quick-change device. Manipulator raising-lowering drive has hydraulic cylinder positioned at opposite side of lever of main beam relative to load suspension hook. Hydraulic cylinder longitudinal axis is extending through quick-change device rotation point. Such construction allows load lifting height to be increased and lifting mechanism to be protected from damage during swinging of load. EFFECT: increased efficiency and reduced damage to loader equipment. 1 dwg