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Carted wheel rake windrow adjustment apparatus

US9167746B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateOct 27, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01D78/144
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rake includes a frame and at least one arm assembly attached to the frame via an arm member. The arm assembly includes a main beam coupled to the arm member. The main beam includes a first member pivotally attached to a second member, and the angle between the first and second members is adjustable. The arm assembly further includes a first rake wheel unit connected to the first member and a second rake wheel unit connected to the second member. The arm assembly attaches to the frame such that in a work position, the first and second rake wheel units are disposed substantially horizontally extended with respect to frame, and in a transport position, the first and second rake wheel units are disposed substantially vertically above the frame.

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