Position and draft control mechanism for an implement coupled to vehicle hitch

Abstract

Position and draft control mechanism (30) for an implement coupled to vehicle hitch (50) is provided. Position and draft control mechanism (30) includes a position control mechanism (300) and a draft control mechanism (400). The position control mechanism (300) includes a position control lever assembly (302), a locking arrangement (304), a linkage mechanism (306), a locking member position control mechanism and a resilient member (304R). The draft control mechanism (400) includes a sliding assembly (402), a first end cover (404), a housing (406), a second end cover (407), a resilient and shock absorber arrangement 408 and an adjustable assembly (410). A movement of position control lever assembly (302) induces a change in position of the implement. The locking arrangement (304) is adapted to lock position control lever assembly (302) at at least one of a plurality of positions. The draft control mechanism (400) is adapted to vary draft of implement coupled to an implement mounting structure (50) of vehicle.

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