Agricultural implement having apparatus for stowing PTO driveline shaft when the PTO driveline shaft is not in use
US7980338B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2200/221
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A power take off (PTO) driveline shaft of an agricultural implement may be securely stowed when not in use using a PTO driveline storage device. The storage device is pivotably mounted to the frame of the agricultural implement, such as the hitch, and may be rotated from its own stowed position to a position to provide support for the PTO driveline shaft when the PTO driveline shaft is not connected to the PTO of a tractor or other machine having a PTO output. The storage device includes an arm having a first end that is mounted to the hitch and has a second end that is adapted to fit against the PTO driveline shaft when the device is being used to stow the PTO driveline shaft. When not in use, the storage device may be rotated clear of the PTO driveline shaft and pivoted to a position where it may be securely stowed.
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