Harvesters – Gang – Rotating cutting reel
Patent
1995-10-10
1996-09-10
Bagnell, David J.
Harvesters
Gang
Rotating cutting reel
56 159, 56 163, A01D 3444, A01D 3458
Patent
active
055534457
ABSTRACT:
A gang mower, with a frame supported upon plurality of ground engaging wheels, a prime mover, and a plurality of reel-type lawn mowers. At least one of the reel-type mowers is secured to an arm member which is secured to and pivots about frame so that the reel-type mower may be moved from an operating position beneath the frame to a service position adjacent to the frame. An electric motor provides the driving torque for moving the mower over surfaces to be mowed. Individual electric motors provide driving torque for each of the reel lawn mowers. Further, electrically driven lift mechanisms move the reel-type lawn mowers between a lowered operating position in which the reel lawn mowers engage the turf being mowed and a raised non-operating or transport position. The pivot support includes a king pin secured to the frame. The king pin enables movement of a swing member. An arm secured to the swing member may be releasably secured in an operating position by a latch to the frame. The reel mower is secured to the reel arm member to enable movement thereof between any operating and service position.
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Lamb Mark E.
Merchant David E.
Bagnell David J.
Ransomes America Corporation
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