Implement mounting system
OwnerRonald J. Hoffartinventor
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Abstract
An implement mounting system for providing a lightweight structure capable of moving along 3 main axes for use upon small to mid-sized tractors. The implement mounting system includes a support frame having a pair of side supports and a rear support, a ball joint attached to the rear support, and a support arm movably attached to the ball joint for rotating about 3 main axes. A brace member is attached between the support frame and the support arm for reducing the amount of side-to-side movement of the support arm. The ball joint is comprised of a ball-and-socket structure for providing various pivoting movements of the support arm.
Claims11
An implement mounting system, comprising:
- a support frame;
- a ball joint attached to said support frame;
- a support arm having a first end and a second end, wherein said first end is attached to said ball joint and wherein said second end receives an attachment structure for an implement;
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- a brace member attached between said support frame and said support arm, wherein said brace member has an angle with respect to said support arm for reducing side-to-side movement of said support arm;
- wherein said brace member is attached to a cross member, wherein said cross member is attached transversely to a central location upon said support arm.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.