Integral lateral transport of a mower
US9622404B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D75/002
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wheel-supported frame for an agricultural mower having a tongue, a pivotally connected frame having a pair of main wheel, and a pair of a retractable transport wheels connected to the frame. A mechanism is provided for each transport wheel to deploy the transport wheels and support the mower, the transport wheels being oriented for travel 90 degrees to the direction of travel of the main wheels. The pivoting tongue connection with the main frame provides for at least a 90 degree rotation of the frame relative to the tongue between operating and transport positions so that the mower may be pulled for transport with the mower moving in the direction of its normal lateral width. The transport wheel mechanisms also position the transport wheels where they will not interfere with mower operation, especially pivoting of the tongue.
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