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Implement carrier with steerable tracks

US9096264B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10Claims
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Filing dateMar 14, 2013
Grant dateAug 4, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01C7/208
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An agricultural implement having a steering mechanism comprising a outer hitch, a main carriage connected to the outer hitch by a first pivoting connection, a steering system disposed on the main carriage and an endless track assembly connected to the main carriage by a second pivoting connection and to the steering system by a third pivoting connection. The pivoting connections enable the tracks to be actively steered and remain parallel to the surface over which the implement travels.

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