Soil working machines including height and pitch tool adjustability
US10492354B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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