System, method and apparatus for providing a pull-out force compensating gearbox mount
US10806106B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2200/224
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a pull-out force compensating gearbox mount for an irrigation machine. According to an exemplary preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a system to counteract pull-out forces by inducing camber into the wheel gearbox and thus the tire. According to a further preferred embodiment, the tire of the present invention preferably begins to camber as a result of excessive pull-out force, with the bottom of the tire moving outwards relative to the top of the tire. This camber action is preferably applied to mitigate the pull-out forces. According to a further preferred embodiment, when excessive pull-out forces are reduced, the tire is then returned to its original position.
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