Lawn mower bagger connection

Abstract

An accessory for use with the work vehicle includes an accessory frame configured to support the accessory, a first linkage member extending downwardly from the accessory frame, and a second linkage member spaced apart from the first linkage member. The second linkage member extends downwardly from the accessory frame. A hook is coupled to an end of the first linkage member and is configured to engage the first connection point. A latch is coupled to an end of the second linkage member and is moveable between a first position, in which the latch is configured to be secured to the second connection point, and a second position, in which the latch is released from the second connection point. A cord coupled to the latch and is operable to move the latch from the first position to the second position.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An accessory for use with a work vehicle, the work vehicle including a frame having a first connection point and a second connection point spaced apart from the first connection point, the accessory comprising:
 an accessory frame configured to support the accessory;   a first linkage member extending downwardly from the accessory frame;   a second linkage member spaced apart from the first linkage member, the second linkage member extending downwardly from the accessory frame;   a hook coupled to an end of the first linkage member, the hook configured to engage the first connection point;   a latch coupled to an end of the second linkage member, the latch being moveable between a first position, in which the latch is configured to be secured to the second connection point, and a second position, in which the latch is released from the second connection point; and   a cord coupled to the latch, the cord operable to move the latch from the first position to the second position.   
     
     
         2 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the latch is biased to the first position by a spring. 
     
     
         3 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the latch further includes a channel configured to receive a portion of the frame, and a lever coupled to the cord, the lever moveable between the first and second positions. 
     
     
         4 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein hook is a first hook, and the latch is a first latch, the accessory further comprising:
 a third linkage member;   a fourth linkage member spaced apart from the third linkage member;   a second hook coupled to an end of the third linkage member, the second hook configured to engage a third connection point of the work vehicle; and   a second latch coupled to an end of the fourth linkage member, the second latch being moveable between a first position, in which the second latch is configured to be secured to a fourth connection point of the work vehicle, and a second position, in which the latch is released from the work vehicle,   wherein the cord is also coupled to the second latch and is operable to move the second latch from the first position to the second position.   
     
     
         5 . The accessory of  claim 4 , wherein the first and second latches are simultaneously moved from the first positions to the second positions by manipulation of the cord. 
     
     
         6 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the cord is accessible to a user from behind the work vehicle, and wherein the cord is moveable away from the frame to move the latch from the first position to the second position. 
     
     
         7 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the hook is configured to pivot about the first connection point. 
     
     
         8 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the latch includes a first stop member configured to limit movement of the latch beyond the first position and a second stop member configured to limit movement of the latch beyond the second position. 
     
     
         9 . An accessory configured to be coupled to a frame of a machine, the frame having a first connection point and a second connection point spaced apart from the first connection point, the accessory comprising:
 a first linkage member extending upwardly;   a second linkage member spaced apart from the first linkage member, the second linkage member extending downwardly;   a hook coupled to an end of the first linkage member, the hook configured to engage the first connection point;   a latch coupled to an end of the second linkage member, the latch being moveable between a first position, in which the latch is configured to be secured to the second connection point of the work vehicle, and a second position, in which the latch is released from the second connection point of the work vehicle; and   a cord coupled to the latch, the cord operable to move the latch from the first position to the second position.   
     
     
         10 . The accessory of  claim 9 , further comprising an accessory frame configured to support the accessory, and wherein the first linkage member extends downwardly from the accessory frame and the second linkage member extends downwardly from the accessory frame. 
     
     
         11 . The accessory of  claim 9 , wherein the latch is biased to the first position by a spring. 
     
     
         12 . The accessory of  claim 9 , wherein the latch further includes a channel configured to receive a portion of the frame, and a lever coupled to the cord, the lever moveable between the first and second positions. 
     
     
         13 . The accessory of  claim 9 , wherein hook is a first hook, and the latch is a first latch, the accessory further comprising:
 a third linkage member;   a fourth linkage member spaced apart from the third linkage member;   a second hook coupled to an end of the third linkage member, the second hook configured to engage a third connection point of the frame; and   a second latch coupled to an end of the fourth linkage member, the second latch being moveable between a first position, in which the second latch is configured to be secured to a fourth connection point of the frame, and a second position, in which the latch is released from the frame,   wherein the cord is also coupled to the second latch and is operable to move the second latch from the first position to the second position.   
     
     
         14 . The accessory of  claim 13 , wherein the first and second latches are simultaneously moved from the first positions to the second positions by manipulation of the cord. 
     
     
         15 . The accessory of  claim 9 , wherein the cord is accessible to a user from behind the machine, and wherein the cord is moveable away from the mower frame to move the latch from the first position to the second position. 
     
     
         16 . The accessory of  claim 9 , wherein the hook is configured to pivot about the first connection point. 
     
     
         17 . The accessory of  claim 9 , wherein the latch includes a first stop member configured to limit movement of the latch beyond the first position and a second stop member configured to limit movement of the latch beyond the second position. 
     
     
         18 . A quick connection assembly configured to couple an accessory to a frame of a work vehicle, the quick connection assembly comprising:
 an accessory frame configured to support the accessory;   a first linkage member extending downwardly from the accessory frame;   a second linkage member spaced apart from the first linkage member, the second linkage member extending downwardly from the accessory frame;   a hook coupled to an end of the first linkage member, the hook configured to engage a first connection point of the frame;   a latch coupled to an end of the second linkage member, the latch being moveable between a first position, in which the latch is configured to be secured to a second connection point of the frame, and a second position, in which the latch is released from the second connection point of the frame; and   a cord coupled to the latch, the cord operable to move the latch from the first position to the second position.   
     
     
         19 . The quick connection assembly of  claim 18 , wherein hook is a first hook, and the latch is a first latch, the accessory further comprising:
 a third linkage member;   a fourth linkage member spaced apart from the third linkage member;   a second hook coupled to an end of the third linkage member, the second hook configured to engage a third connection point of the work vehicle; and   a second latch coupled to an end of the fourth linkage member, the second latch being moveable between a first position, in which the second latch is configured to be secured to a fourth connection point of the work vehicle, and a second position, in which the latch is released from the work vehicle,   wherein the cord is also coupled to the second latch and is operable to move the second latch from the first position to the second position.   
     
     
         20 . The quick connection assembly of  claim 19 , wherein the first and second latches are simultaneously moved from the first positions to the second positions by manipulation of the cord.