Grading implement
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1. A grading implement comprising:
- a main body including a left end, a right end and a length that extends between the left and right ends, the main body also including a front and a back, the main body further including a first channel member having a length that extends between the left and right ends of the main body, the first channel member including a top wall and first and second spaced-apart flanges that extend downwardly from the top wall, the top wall and the first and second flanges extending along the length of the first channel member, the first flange of the first channel member being located at the front of the main body and the second flange being rearwardly spaced from the first flange, the first flange forming at least a portion of a front plow blade that extends between the left and right ends of the main body, and the first channel member also including an open bottom side;
end plates positioned at the left and right ends of the main body, the end plates including portions that extend rearwardly beyond the main body so as to define a volume behind the main body between the end plates, the volume being adapted for receiving grading material when the implement is moved rearwardly;
a rear blade positioned at the back of the main body, the rear blade having a cutting edge that faces in a rearward direction, and the rear blade having a length that extends between the end plates; and
wherein the main body further includes a second channel member having a length that extends between the left and right ends of the main body, the second channel member being positioned behind the first channel member, wherein the rear blade is positioned adjacent the second channel member.
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Abstract
A grading implement including main body having a left end, a right end and a length that extends between the left and right ends. The main body also includes a front side and a back side. A claw-blade is positioned at the front side of the main body. Side blades are positioned at the left and right ends of the main body. The side blades include portions that extend rearwardly from the main body so as to define a volume located behind the back side of the main body between the side blades. The volume receives grading material when the implement is moved rearwardly.
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1. A grading implement comprising:
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a main body including a left end, a right end and a length that extends between the left and right ends, the main body also including a front and a back, the main body further including a first channel member having a length that extends between the left and right ends of the main body, the first channel member including a top wall and first and second spaced-apart flanges that extend downwardly from the top wall, the top wall and the first and second flanges extending along the length of the first channel member, the first flange of the first channel member being located at the front of the main body and the second flange being rearwardly spaced from the first flange, the first flange forming at least a portion of a front plow blade that extends between the left and right ends of the main body, and the first channel member also including an open bottom side; end plates positioned at the left and right ends of the main body, the end plates including portions that extend rearwardly beyond the main body so as to define a volume behind the main body between the end plates, the volume being adapted for receiving grading material when the implement is moved rearwardly; a rear blade positioned at the back of the main body, the rear blade having a cutting edge that faces in a rearward direction, and the rear blade having a length that extends between the end plates; and wherein the main body further includes a second channel member having a length that extends between the left and right ends of the main body, the second channel member being positioned behind the first channel member, wherein the rear blade is positioned adjacent the second channel member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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4. A grading implement comprising:
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a main body including a left end, a right end and a length that extends between the left and right ends, the main body also including a front and a back, the main body further including a first channel member having a length that extends between the left and right ends of the main body, the first channel member including a top wall and first and second spaced-apart flanges that extend downwardly from the top wall, the top wall and the first and second flanges extending along the length of the first channel member, the first flange of the first channel member being located at the front of the main body and the second flange being rearwardly spaced from the first flange, the first flange forming at least a portion of a front plow blade that extends between the left and right ends of the main body, and the first channel member also including an open bottom side; end plates positioned at the left and right ends of the main body, the end plates including portions that extend rearwardly beyond the main body so as to define a volume behind the main body between the end plates, the volume being adapted for receiving grading material when the implement is moved rearwardly; a rear blade positioned at the back of the main body, the rear blade having a cutting edge that faces in a rearward direction, and the rear blade having a length that extends between the end plates; and wherein bottoms of the end plates are generally flush with a bottom side of the main body, and are also generally flush with the cutting edge of the rear blade.
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8. A grading implement comprising:
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a main body including a left end, a right end and a length that extends between the left and right ends, the main body also including a front and a back, the main body further including a first channel member having a length that extends between the left and right ends of the main body, the first channel member including a top wall and first and second spaced-apart flanges that extend downwardly from the top wall, the top wall and the first and second flanges extending along the length of the first channel member, the first flange of the first channel member being located at the front of the main body and the second flange being rearwardly spaced from the first flange, the first flange forming at least a portion of a front plow blade that extends between the left and right ends of the main body, and the first channel member also including an open bottom side; end plates positioned at the left and right ends of the main body the end plates including portions that extend rearwardly beyond the main body so as to define a volume behind the main body between the end plates, the volume being adapted for receiving grading material when the implement is moved rearwardly; a rear blade positioned at the back of the main body, the rear blade having a cutting edge that faces in a rearward direction, and the rear blade having a length that extends between the end plates; and wherein the rear blade extends generally perpendicularly between the end plates and includes a generally horizontal bottom surface and a beveled top surface, the beveled top surface angling upwardly as the beveled top surface extends forwardly from the cutting edge of the rear blade.
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11. A grading implement comprising:
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a main body including a left end and a right end, the main body also including a length that extends between the left and right ends, the main body further including a front and a back; a front plow blade positioned at the front of the main body, the front plow blade extending between the left and right ends of the main body and including a front surface for pushing grading material and a back surface for dragging grading material; the main body defining a cavity located beneath the main body and positioned behind the front plow blade; and side blades positioned at the left and right ends of the main body, the side blades including portions that extend rearwardly beyond the main body so as to define a volume behind the main body between the side blades, the volume being adapted for receiving grading material when the implement is moved rearwardly; an adapter including a coupler configured to be coupled to a vehicle, the adapter being detachably connectable to the main body of the implement; the adapter including at least a pair of extensions, and the implement including sleeves mounted to the main body for receiving the extensions; wherein the extensions are hollow and sized to receive tines of the vehicle for allowing the implement to be reverse mounted to the vehicle.
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20. A grading implement comprising:
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a main body including a left end and a right end, the main body also including a length that extends between the left and right ends, the main body further including a front and a back, the main body also including a c-channel member that extends from the left end to the right end of the main body, the c-channel member defining a downwardly facing channel; the c-channel member forming at least a portion of a front plow blade positioned at the front of the main body, the front plow blade extending between the left and right ends of the main body and including a front surface for pushing grading material and a back surface for dragging grading material; end plates positioned at the left and right ends of the main body, the end plates including portions that extend rearwardly beyond the main body so as to define a volume behind the main body between the end plates, the volume being adapted for receiving grading material when the implement is moved rearwardly; a rear blade positioned at the back of the main body, the rear blade having a cutting edge that faces in a rearward direction, and the rear blade having a length that extends between the end plates; and a connection arrangement for coupling the main body of the grading implement to a skid steer loader, the connection arrangement including means for interfacing with an attachment structure provided on the front lift arms of a skid steer loader. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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