Implement Leveling System

摘要

An implement leveling system for efficiently leveling an implement or other device. The implement leveling system generally includes an implement having a frame, a plurality of wheels connected to the implement by corresponding wheel support structures and an adjustable actuator connected to each of the wheel support structures. The adjustable actuator includes a first actuator extending in a first direction and a second actuator extending in a second direction. A plurality of shims are connected to the first actuator, wherein the shims each have a storage position and an engaged position. When a shim is in the engaged position, the shim is positioned between a first end mount and a first head of the first actuator to adjust the minimum length of the adjustable actuator. The minimum length for each of the adjustable actuators may be adjusted by selecting the desired number of shims to be in the engaged position.

主权项

1. An agricultural implement, comprising:
a frame; and a plurality of wheel assemblies connected to the frame, wherein the wheel assemblies each include a wheel and an adjustable actuator, wherein the adjustable actuator is adapted for lifting and lowering a corresponding wheel assembly; wherein the adjustable actuator has a minimum length that is adjustable, wherein the adjustable actuator includes:
a first actuator extending in a first direction, wherein the first actuator includes a first barrel having a first head, a first rod movably extending from the first barrel and a first end mount attached to a distal portion of the first rod;a support member connected to the first actuator;a plurality of shims movably connected to the support member, wherein the shims are movable between a storage position offset from the first rod and an engaging position engaging the first rod between the first head and the first end mount, wherein a selected number of shims in the engaged position determines the minimum length; anda second actuator extending in a second direction, wherein the second actuator includes a second barrel having a second head, a second rod movably extending from the second barrel and a second end mount attached to a distal portion of the second rod;wherein the first actuator and the second actuator are each linear actuators.