Rotating boom cradle mechanism for agricultural applicator
US11589569B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M7/0075
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An agricultural applicator machine has a frame and at least one horizontally extending boom assembly. The boom assembly pivots to a folded position in which it is secured in a boom-cradle mechanism. The boom-cradle mechanism includes a crossmember and a boom rest at an outer end of the crossmember, the boom rest having a rigid inboard boom stop, a rigid outboard boom stop, and a saddle portion. The inboard boom stop extends from the saddle portion in an out-of-phase configuration relative the outboard boom stop. The boom-cradle mechanism has a locking assembly having an actuator assembly configured to rotate the crossmember, and thus the cradle boom rest. The actuator assembly connects to the crossmember through a linkage assembly. The actuator assembly causes the crossmember to rotate causing the boom rest to move between an open position and a locked position.
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