Flexible drive arrangement for an implement
US4779471A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 1987 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C19/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compact drive assembly including a flexible drive for transmitting power from a ground engaging wheel or wheels to a driven mechanism such as a seed meter on an implement. A set of cross helical spur gears are mounted in an enclosed case. The input gear is clamped to the ground engaging wheel shaft, and the output gear is fastened to a shaft which drives a flexible cable. The flexible cable is enclosed in a flexible housing and is connected to the remainder of the drive train.
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