US Patent 10161106 Platform assembly for a ground engaging tool

A platform assembly for a ground engaging tool contains a platform that establishes a single substantially planar support surface, at least one pivot joint that is coupled to the platform to facilitate its rotation between a lowered and raised position and that is coupled to the ground engaging tool. The platform supports an object above the ground engaging components of the ground engaging tool while the platform is in the lowered position, and the platform facilitates access to the ground engagement components of the ground engaging tool while the platform is in the raised position.