Adjustable lift assist frame for an agricultural implement
US10426073B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C7/208
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, an agricultural system includes a tool bar configured to couple to a tow vehicle. The tool bar is configured to support at least one row unit assembly. The agricultural system also includes a lift assist assembly coupled to the tool bar such that rotation of the tool bar relative to the lift assist assembly about a vertical axis is blocked. The lift assist assembly is configured to provide lifting support to the tool bar. The lift assist assembly comprises a frame, one or more rolling elements configured to contact a surface of a field, and one or more telescoping members configured to adjust a configuration of the lift assist assembly along at least one of a lateral axis, a longitudinal axis, and the vertical axis.
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