Agricultural toolbar transport system

摘要

A toolbar transport system for extending and retracting a large agricultural toolbar. Forward and rearward folding segments of the toolbar allow the toolbar assembly to retract against the sides of the vehicle without interfering with the steering wheels. A forward-folding segment and rearward-folding segment of each lateral toolbar section connect to provide steering wheel clearance in the transfer position and an integrated lateral toolbar with regularly-spaced ground-engaging implements in the application position. Gauge wheel assemblies assist in the extension and deployment of the toolbar assembly.

主权项

1. An agricultural vehicle comprising:
(a) a frame; (b) a wheel coupled to the frame; (c) a motor coupled to the frame; (d) a steering assembly coupled to the wheel; (e) a tank coupled to the frame; (f) a toolbar mount; (g) a ground engaging toolbar comprising:
(i) a boom assembly comprising:
a. a center boom assembly;b. a first boom coupled to the center boom;c. a second boom coupled to the center boom; andd. wherein the first boom comprises;
(1) a first forward-folding segment;(2) a first rearward-folding segment coupled to the first forward-folding segment at a first point on the first forward-folding segment;(3) a latch assembly coupled to the first forward-folding segment at a second point and coupled to the first rearward-folding segment;(4) wherein the first point is located at least one-half meter from the second point;e. wherein the second boom comprises:
(1) a second forward-folding segment;(2) a second rearward-folding segment coupled to the second forward-folding segment at a third point on the second forward-folding segment;(3) a second latch assembly coupled to the second forward-folding segment at a fourth point and coupled to the second rearward-folding segment;(4) wherein the third point is located at least one-half meter from the fourth point;(ii) a third ground-engaging agricultural implement coupled to the second forward-folding segment;(iii) a fourth ground-engaging agricultural implement coupled to the second rearward-folding segment; and(iv) wherein the third ground-engaging agricultural implement, the fourth ground-engaging agricultural implement, and the second boom define an open area which extends at least one meter vertically from the ground when the first ground-engaging agricultural implement is engaged to the ground.