Support assembly for dual rotary raking machine
AssigneeAgri-Systems
InventorsBrendan J. Brooks, Taylor Brady
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Abstract
The present invention provides provide adjustable dual rotary raking machines in which the lateral positions of the rotors and rakes may be moved while in use without stopping operation. The present invention also provides adjustable dual rotary raking machines which are suitable for collecting prunings from agricultural orchards or vineyards having low hanging branches. The present invention further provides adjustable dual rotary raking machines which may be easily collapsed for storage and transport into a small profile that allows multiple options for storing the machines, and does not require special permits to transport the collapsed machines on public roads.
Claims19
1-8. (canceled)
A cross member for supporting a dual rotary raking machine comprising an elongated member having a first end section hingedly attached to a central section and an opposite end section hingedly attached to said central section, a first piston attached to said first end section and to said central section, a second piston attached to said second end section and to said central section, wherein operation of each of said first and second pistons causes each of said first and second end sections to rotate between a generally horizontal position of about zero degrees and an upward position of up to about one hundred fifteen degrees.
A dual rotary raking machine comprising:
- a. a horizontally oriented elongated cross member having a centrally located bracket for attachment to the back of a vehicle;
- b. a first extension having a first end attached to one end of said cross member using a first hinge, and a second end pivotally attached to a first support arm;
- c. a first piston having one end attached to said cross member and an opposite end attached to said first extension for imparting motion to said first extension around said first hinge;
- d. a second extension having a first end attached to an opposite end of said cross member using a second hinge, and a second end pivotally attached to a second support arm;
- e. a second piston having one end attached to said cross member and an opposite end attached to said second extension for imparting motion to said second extension around said second hinge;
- f. a first rotary raking machine pivotally attached to said first support arm;
- g. a third piston having one end attached to said first extension and an opposite end attached to said first support arm for imparting lateral motion to said first support arm;
- h. a second rotary raking machine pivotally attached to said second support arm;
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- i. a fourth piston having one end attached to said second extension and an opposite end attached to said second support arm for imparting lateral motion to said second support arm.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.