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COUPLER WITH COUPLING STATUS SENSORS

  • US 20110313625A1
  • Filed: 11/03/2009
  • Published: 12/22/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/03/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A coupler for coupling an accessory to an excavator arm of an excavator, the coupler comprising a first jaw that points in a generally longitudinal direction relative to the frame of the coupler, the first jaw being configured for receiving a first attachment pin of an accessory and a second jaw longitudinally spaced from the first jaw with respect to the frame of the coupler, the second jaw being configured for receiving a second attachment pin of the accessory, the second jaw including a latch for locking the second attachment pin into the second jaw of the coupler, wherein a sensor is provided for one of the first and second jaws for detecting the presence or the absence of an attachment pin in the said first or second jaw and outputting a signal to signify said detected presence or absence.

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