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Docking Station

  • US 20130082153A1
  • Filed: 10/01/2012
  • Published: 04/04/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/30/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. In a hydraulically operated implement connectable with a tractor, the implement having a hydraulic system with at least one hose with a coupler at an end of the hose for releasably connecting the hose to a mating port on the tractor, the improvement comprising a docking station mounted on the implement for receiving the coupler on the free end of the hose when disconnected from the tractor, the docking station comprising:

  • a station body having a coupler receiving portion and a leakage collection portion, wherein the coupler receiving portion has a primary side with at least one circular bore and the leakage collection portion contains a drain opening;

    at least one coupler retention device positioned on the inner periphery of the at least one circular bore, said at least one coupler retention device configured to receive said coupler; and

    a drain plug sealing the drain opening.

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