Patent · US Expired

Harvesting machine

US4986064A · kind A · utility

58Cited by
29References
22Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 7, 1988
Grant dateJan 22, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01B73/005
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A novel harvesting machine is usable with a novel method for transformation from an operating position to a transport position. The machine has a set of work wheels and a set of transport wheels which extend on transverse axes. The transport wheels extend substantially parallel to, and on both sides of the longitudinal axis of the body of the machine. When the work wheels are lowered the resulting raising of the body of the machine permits the transport wheels to be lowered. Subsequently, the body can be lowered onto the transport wheels and the work wheels raised. In a subsequent operation the tongue of the machine is pivoted relative to the body into a transport position parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body. An additional connecting element may be provided for supporting the body when in the transport position.

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