Device for crushing stubble
OwnerKenneth Noel Taylorinventor
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Abstract
A device for crushing stubble comprising a rotatable crushing element supported by a frame. The frame is coupled by a pivotable connection to a drive mechanism which moves the device in a predefined direction across the stubble. The pivotable connection allows the crushing element to pivot about an axis substantially parallel to the predefined direction of motion so that substantial contact is maintained with the ground, thereby maximizing the extent of crushing. Limited vertical movement of the crushing element is permitted by a suspension mechanism.
Claims18
A device for crushing stubble constructed to be attached to a drive assembly including a main frame connected to a drive means, the drive assembly effecting motion of the device across the stubble in a predefined direction comprising:
- a rotatable crushing means,
- a subframe for supporting the crushing means, and coupling means for coupling the subframe to the main frame,
- wherein the coupling means includes a pivot connection which permits pivotable movement of the subframe relative to the main frame about an axis substantially parallel to the predefined direction of motion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.