FOLDING AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT HINGE SYSTEM

摘要

A folding agricultural implement including a plurality of tilling sections and a hinge system. The tilling sections include first and second tilling sections, with the second tilling section being pivotally coupled to the first tilling section about a first pivot axis. The hinge is system coupled to both tilling sections. The hinge system includes a link, an actuator, at least one wheel and a ramp system. The link is pivotally coupled to the first tilling section about a second pivot axis. The actuator has a pivoting connection on each end with one pivoting connection being coupled to the second tilling section and the other pivoting connection is coupled to the link, with the actuator having a range of travel. The wheel is rotationally coupled to the link. The ramp system is configured for the wheel to traverse thereover for a portion of the range of travel of the actuator.

主权项

1. A folding agricultural implement, comprising:
a plurality of tilling sections including a first tilling section and a second tilling section, said second tilling section being pivotally coupled to said first tilling section about a first pivot axis; and a hinge system coupled to both said first tilling section and said second tilling section, said hinge system including:
a link pivotally coupled to said first tilling section about a second pivot axis;an actuator having a pivoting connection on each end with one pivoting connection being coupled to said second tilling section and the other pivoting connection being coupled to said link, said actuator having a range of travel;at least one wheel rotationally coupled to said link; anda ramp system configured for said at least one wheel to traverse thereover for a portion of said range of travel of said actuator.