Exchange system for implement of machine

An exchange system for an implement such as a hydraulic clamshell grapple having moveable components (116, 118) with inner openings (302, 304) and outer openings (306, 308). The system (126) includes a frame (120), first and second arms (128, 130) having inner (202, 204) and outer ends (206, 208). First and second inner pins (214, 216) pivotally couple the arms (128, 130) to the frame (120) at the inner ends (202, 204). First and second hydraulic cylinders (122, 124) are disposed between the frame (120) and the first and the second arms (128, 130). The hydraulic cylinders (122, 124) pivot the arms (128, 130) about the pins (214, 216). Outer pins (230, 232) are disposed at the outer ends (206, 208) of the arms (128, 130). The inner pins (214, 216) include a protruded portion (218, 220) to be received within the inner openings (302, 304), which rotate to lock the inner pins (214, 216) within the inner openings (302, 304).

Positioning system for implement of machine

A positioning system 400 for an implement (104 fig 8) having a first moveable component 116 and a second moveable component 118. The positioning system 400 includes a first element 402 configured to be attached to the first moveable component and a second element 404 configured to be attached to the second moveable component 118. The first element 402 is configured to engage with the second element 404 to secure the first and the second moveable component 116 & 118 against at least one of an axial and a transverse movement during an implement exchange process. The first and second moveable components may be in the form of shells of a clamshell grapple. The first element may include a protruded portion 406 and the second element an opening 408 to receive the protruded portion of the first element.

Exchange system for implement of machine

Positioning system for implement of machine