Sand trap maintenance machine
US5154241A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 1991 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02F3/8157
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A sand trap contouring attachment for a sand trap maintenance machine. A preferred attachment (12) includes a plow blade (30), a pair of blade supports (32) wherein the plow blade (30) is operatively attached to the supports (32) and wherein the supports (32) are pivotally attached to the sand trap maintenance machine (10) frame (18) at pivot points (38). Blade (30) lies at the front of machine (10), pivot point (38) lies at the rear of machine (10), and support arms (32) lie intermediate the blade (30) and pivot points (38). Control member (34) is operatively attached to the supports (32) via links (42) and (44). Control member (34) comprises an operator handle wherein the handle provides an operator gripping surface area right and left of a longitudinal center line of the machine (10). Spring means (36), (37), (39) are operatively connected to the machine (10) and the support arms (32) for biasing the supports (32) and blade (30) away from the ground. Control member (34) is adjustable to two positions. Links (40) and (44) are provided for supporting arms (32) and blade (30) in a transport mode.
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