Hydraulic excavator and compactor bucket therefor
CA 1282740 C · Owner: Felco Industries, Ltd. · Inventors: Caplis, Thomas J.; Zbitnoff, John; Felton, John C.
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Abstract of the Disclosure, A hydraulic bucket-compactor assembly for a backhoe is disclosed which enables the operator of the backhoe to place and compact material with the backhoe eliminating the need for an extra piece of equipment for compaction. The bucket-compactor is attached to the dipper stick of the backhoe, and is controlled from the cab of the backhoe. A vibrating compactor has its drive unit positioned within the bucket and a leg extending from the drive unit through an opening in the bucket heel wall. A compactor pad is attached to the leg exterior of the bucket.
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- Granted April 9, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 9, 2008.
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