Earth working – Mast type hitch – Laterally adjustable tool
Patent
1998-08-28
2000-07-18
Novosad, Christopher J.
Earth working
Mast type hitch
Laterally adjustable tool
172439, A01B 59043
Patent
active
060893281
ABSTRACT:
A hitch for a work machine such as an agricultural tractor permits controlled towing of an implement behind the work machine. The hitch is attached to the machine frame. The hitch includes first and second draft arms that are pivotally connected with and spaced apart on the frame by intermediate links. The intermediate links provide pivotal movement of the draft arms constrained about a first horizontal axis. The intermediate links also provide pivotal movement of the first draft arm constrained about a second axis, and of the second draft arm constrained about a third axis. At least one draft cylinder is connected to one of the intermediate links and to a respective draft arm. The hitch incorporates multiple degrees of movement in a compact package and is useful as a steerable component of the machine to provide positive steering force.
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Moore Jeffrey A.
Stuckey Gregory K.
Sutton Lynn A.
Caterpillar Inc.
Greene Jeff A.
Novosad Christopher J.
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