Methods and apparatus for aerating turf
US11849657B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M7/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Optional attachments, such as a drop seeder and a sprayer unit, can be removably attached to the front plate of a turf aerator. The attachment includes a hitch slideably received in a tubular receiver and pinned therein by a pin. A lock is pivotal relative to the attachment from an unlocked position to a locked position with the front plate received in slots of the lock. The lock is pivoted relative to the attachment by a rod which is threadably received in the hitch. Valve openings in a valve plate are aligned or mis-aligned with lower openings formed in a hopper mounted to the hitch by a linear electric actuator. A lever is pivotably mounted to a housing which is removably attached to the chassis of the turf aerator and activates the linear electric actuator and a switch controlling an agitator. A valve is alternately in fluid communication with a spray nozzle mounted relative to the hitch and a spray wand. A switch mounted to the chassis is electrically connected to a motor driving a pump in fluid communication with a tank and the valve.
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