| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 172452000 | WITH ACTUATOR ADAPTED TO LIFT TOOL FOR TRANSPORT ON WHEELED FRAME OR BROADLY CLAIMED IMPLEMENT | 17 |
| 20100025056 | BOOM STABILIZATION METHOD FOR NARROW TRANSPORT IMPLEMENT - An agricultural implement is provided with folding wing assemblies coupled to a central boom that provides a simplified arrangement for transporting the implement. The implement may include wing frames and row units that may be raised to allow the wing assemblies to fold rearwardly, into a compact, transport position. While being raised, prior to being folded rearwardly, the wing assemblies may be supported by the central boom, which is rigidly coupled to a central frame. The central boom is pivotally coupled to a hitch assembly. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20120073844 | Harrow - A harrow includes plural hydraulic actuators to displace respective working elements between opposing first and second positions. The actuators are connected in series in a phasing relationship to define one or more hydraulic circuits. Each circuit includes a lead actuator mounted in a first orientation to displace the respective working elements in a first direction when extended and a secondary actuator in series with the lead actuator in an opposing second orientation to displace the respective working elements in the first direction when retracted. One of the ports of the secondary actuator is coupled to the same one of the ports of the lead actuator such that all of the working elements are simultaneously displaced in a common direction when supplying hydraulic fluid under pressure to the lead actuator. Additional actuators may be similarly connected in series in alternating orientations with the lead and secondary actuators of each circuit. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20130062083 | AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT DRAWBAR MECHANISM - A drawbar mechanism for coupling an earth-working tool to an agricultural implement is disclosed. The agricultural implement includes a frame and a source of hydraulic pressure. The drawbar mechanism includes an extendable and retractable hydraulic cylinder in fluid communication with the source of hydraulic pressure and having a first end pivotally coupled to the frame and a second end. A drawbar having a first portion pivotally coupled to the frame defines a working range. The drawbar having a second portion coupled to the earth-working tool. The second end of the hydraulic cylinder is pivotally coupled to the drawbar enabling a substantially constant down force throughout the working range of the drawbar. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130284468 | PULL-TYPE CROP HARVESTING MACHINE TRANSPORT SYSTEM WHERE A TRANSPORT WHEEL CAN MOVE UNDERNEATH THE CROP ENGAGING SYSTEM - A pull-type crop engaging machine such as a rotary mower comprises a frame mounted on transversely spaced field ground wheels for movement with a hitch arm extending to a tractor and a transport assembly attached behind the frame for moving downwardly to a transport position so that in the transport position the hitch arm extends from one end of the frame generally in the transverse direction for towing the machine in the transverse direction. The transport includes a transport ground wheel which acts to raise the frame to pass underneath the crop engaging system to support the machine on the wheel, on a second wheel behind the frame and on the hitch. The movement of the hitch and the wheel is connected and started at a position of the hitch so that the machine remains balanced. A shield behind the frame includes a portion which moves with the transport wheel. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130284469 | PULL-TYPE CROP HARVESTING MACHINE TRANSPORT SYSTEM ACTUATED AT A PREDETERMINED ANGLE OF THE HITCH - A pull-type crop engaging machine such as a rotary mower comprises a frame mounted on transversely spaced field ground wheels for movement with a hitch arm extending to a tractor and a transport assembly attached behind the frame for moving downwardly to a transport position so that in the transport position the hitch arm extends from one end of the frame generally in the transverse direction for towing the machine in the transverse direction. The transport includes a transport ground wheel which acts to raise the frame to pass underneath the crop engaging system to support the machine on the wheel, on a second wheel behind the frame and on the hitch. The movement of the hitch and the wheel is connected and started at a position of the hitch so that the machine remains balanced. A shield behind the frame includes a portion which moves with the transport wheel. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20140262379 | TANDEM CONDITIONING REELS FOR CULTIVATOR WITH BEARING SYSTEM - A tandem conditioning reel subsystem for use with a fully-integrated tillage implement including two modes of transportation: a working implement mode and a transportation mode, wherein the tandem conditioning reel subsystem includes trunnion bearing joint and a torsion axle arrangement which allows for superior coverage of the surface of a field. | 09-18-2014 |
| 172456000 | Central group liftable vertically, side groups movable inwardly | 1 |
| 20130312989 | Agricultural Implement Incorporating Stack-Fold Planter - A stack-fold implement having a central bulk fill hopper assembly is provided. The bulk fill hopper assembly is mounted to the center frame section of the stack-fold implement and does not affect the narrowness of the stack-fold implement when it's in a stacked, transport position. The hopper assembly includes a pair of bulk fill hoppers or tanks supported by cradle that is in turn supported by a pair of wheels. The cradle is removably coupled to the center frame section by a plurality of rigid frame members. | 11-28-2013 |
| 172459000 | Pivotable about longitudinal axis (e.g., lateral levelling, etc.) | 6 |
| 20090032274 | FOLDING FURROW CHOPPER - A folding furrow chopper that facilitates planting operations and optimization of irrigation and drainage with efficient preparation, configuration, and planting of seed beds. A centrally located main section that includes a stalk cutter basket and that is connected to a pair of hinged wings that include additional stalk cutter baskets that for maximum implement width are deployed in alignment with the main section during operation. The wings are hydraulically folded into a compact upright position for legal transport over public roads. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20110290513 | Hydraulic Remote Control For Hydraulic System Of An Agricultural Implement - A hydraulic control apparatus for a foldable farm implement has a first hydraulic control system is used to control weight transfer to a plurality of ground engaging tools mounted to stationary and wing frame sections of the farm implement. A second hydraulic system is used to fold and unfold the wing sections for placing the implement in a compact position for transport and storage. A hydraulic control is provided that interfaces with both hydraulic systems to control sequencing of the functions provided by the first and second hydraulic systems. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110290514 | Mechanically Controlled Hydraulic System For An Agricultural Implement - A hydraulic control apparatus for a foldable farm includes first hydraulic control system is used to control weight transfer to ground engaging tools mounted to a stationary and foldable wing frame sections. A second hydraulic system is used to fold and unfold the wing sections. A hydraulic control is provided that interfaces with both hydraulic systems to control sequencing of the functions provided by the first and second hydraulic systems. The first and second hydraulically systems have mechanically controlled valves to control the flow of hydraulic fluid to various lifting, folding, and down pressure cylinders. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110290515 | Electronically Controlled Hydraulic System For An Agricultural Implement - A hydraulic control apparatus for a foldable farm includes first hydraulic control system is used to control weight transfer to ground engaging tools mounted to a stationary and foldable wing frame sections. A second hydraulic system is used to fold and unfold the wing sections. A hydraulic control is provided that interfaces with both hydraulic systems to control sequencing of the functions provided by the first and second hydraulic systems. The first and second hydraulic systems have electronically controlled valves to control the flow of hydraulic fluid to various lifting, folding, and down pressure cylinders. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110290516 | Lockout System For Hydraulic Valves Of An Agricultural Implement - A farm implement has a frame that is foldable between an extended, working position and a folded, for-transport position has a hydraulic system that controls the flow of hydraulic fluid to a series of actuators that raise and lower the implement. The hydraulic system is controlled by a control lever or arm that rotates a rockshaft to open and close hydraulic valves to change the flow of hydraulic fluid to the actuators. To prevent the unintentional lowering of the implement frame when the implement is in transport, a lockout arrangement engages the rockshaft to prevent rotation of the rockshaft when the frame is in the folded position. The lockout arrangement locks out the rockshaft automatically when the frame is raised to the folded position. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120267132 | AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WITH ACCUMULATOR SUSPENSION - The present invention relates to an agricultural implement with a main frame and a movable subframe connected thereto. The agricultural implement has a fluid system which comprises an accumulator which provides a suspension effect to agricultural tools connected to the agricultural implement. This provides a simple, resilient hydraulic lifting system for an agricultural implement. | 10-25-2012 |
| 172468000 | Plural tools, independently actuatable | 1 |
| 20140262380 | PNEUMATIC SYSTEM FOR OPERATING ROW TREATING UNITS FOR MULTI-ROW AGRICULTURE IMPLEMENTS - A pneumatic system capable of operating a number of pneumatic operators associated with a plurality of row units attached to a multi-row planting or seeding system or other tow bar arrangement, or the like, and with an ability to modulate or control the adjustment of air pressures, manually and electronically, raise and lower implements and adjust the force exerted by individual implements on the soil associated with each row unit is disclosed. The system can be controlled remotely as from a remote switch or control panel located in the cab of an associated tractor. | 09-18-2014 |
| 172476000 | With lateral adjustment | 1 |
| 172477000 | Tool adjustable about vertical axis | 1 |
| 20120292059 | SEMI-MOUNTED MONOWHEEL PLOUGH WITH ADJUSTABLE WORKING WIDTH - The present invention relates to a semi-mounted monowheel plough comprising a hitching device intended to be connected to a tractor, a single-piece frame equipped with plough bodies, a wheel and a beam guiding the wheel, the frame having a recess at the level of the wheel. Each plough body is connected to the frame by a first respective articulation, the plough bodies are connected with each other via a control mechanism integrated in the frame, each plough body is connected to the control mechanism by a second respective articulation and the control mechanism comprises at least one straight bar and a curved bar. | 11-22-2012 |
| 172483000 | Translatable tool | 1 |
| 172484000 | By parallel links | 1 |
| 20110308826 | PRECISION HOE OPENER WITH SWING LINK BETWEEN CYLINDER AND SHANK - A precision hoe opener assembly is provided with improved accuracy of seeding as well as improved control over the opener and packer wheel assemblies. The opener assembly includes a hydraulically-driven parallel linkage assembly, a lost motion linkage, a hoe opener, and a packer wheel. The design provides improved seeding accuracy, by adjusting assembly components to and compensating for changes in terrain elevation. | 12-22-2011 |
| 172497000 | Tool spring biased during operation | 1 |
| 172500000 | Tool spring pressed downwardly | 1 |
| 20110005784 | AIR SPRING DOWN-PRESSURE SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENT - An implement with a ground working tool mounted on an arm pivotably movable between raised and lowered positions includes a pneumatic down pressure control system. The down pressure control system includes upper and lower mounts with an air spring located between them and having compressed and extended configurations with said arm raised and lowered respectively. A parallel plate mechanism maintains the upper and lower mounts in parallel relation and maintains a relatively consistent down pressure of the air spring. Multiple air springs can be provided on an implement and pneumatically interconnected by an air line for simultaneously charging to a constant air pressure. | 01-13-2011 |
