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Sensitivity adjusting apparatus for tractor draft sensing and control system

US4411319A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 1978
Grant dateOct 25, 1983
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Expiry dateAug 2, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01B63/112
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for varying the sensitivity of a tractor draft sensing and control system of the type including a draft sensing mechanism having an output link shiftable along its length in response to changes in draft and a draft control linkage having an input arm mounted for swinging movement about a pivot. The input arm is provided with a generally radially extending slot, and the output link is provided with structure slideably received within the slot. A control member, which is adjusted by a screw rod, selectively positions the structure within the slot to vary the moment arm of the input arm which, in turn, varies the sensitivity of the system.

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