Compaction and support apparatus
US4519460A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 1982 |
| Grant date | May 28, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01B49/027
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compaction and support apparatus for packing the ground immediately after tillage includes a frame and a wheel support gang movably mounted adjacent a rearward end of the frame. A plurality of tillers are supported in spaced relation from the frame, and a plurality of compaction and support wheels are rotatably mounted on the wheel support gang. Adjacent wheels are staggered longitudinally to track spaced apart substantially parallel paths on the ground. The path of each wheel is aligned behind one of the tillers mounted on the frame and the wheel is mounted on the wheel support gang so that the wheel substantially follows the contour of the ground while supporting the frame for transport and operation. The frame height is adjustable relative to the wheel support gang for controlling the extent of tiller penetration into the ground.
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