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Soil working machines including height and pitch tool adjustability

US10492354B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 2017
Grant dateDec 3, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01B63/32
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Unique self-propelled soil working machines are disclosed. In certain exemplary embodiments the self propelled soil working machine includes a tool carrier which is actively adjustable to provide variable downward force on a soil working tool via a suspension element which is further passively responsive to accommodate motion of the tool in response to external force. In certain exemplary embodiments, the tool carrier is configured to adjust the working depth and pitch of the tool. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the following description and figures.

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