System for adjusting boom hinge rake angle of an agricultural sprayer and method thereof
US12317887B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M7/0053
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spray boom assembly includes a first boom frame and a second boom frame pivotally coupled via a hinge assembly to the first boom frame about a pivot axis. The spray boom also includes an actuator assembly for pivoting the second boom frame relative to the first boom frame. The hinge assembly includes a first joint location, a second joint location, a third joint location, a fourth joint location, and a fifth joint location. A first end of the actuator assembly is coupled to the hinge assembly at the fourth joint location and a second end thereof is coupled to the first boom frame at a sixth joint location. A spherical joint is located at at least three of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth joint locations.
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