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Wing fold implement with latching structure

US4867245A · kind A · utility

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11References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 15, 1988
Grant dateSep 19, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 15, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01B73/046
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An agricultural implement with a main frame and inner and outer wing frames that include gravity actuated latching structure securing the wing frames in a folded position. The latching structure automatically locks the wing frames together as they are pivoted upwardly in the folded position toward a transport position and unlocks the wing frames as they are pivoted downwardly toward a transport position.

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