IP Library Granted Patent US 7,997,217
Granted Patent B2
US 7,997,217 · App. 12/446,072 · Granted Aug 16, 2011

Tool control device at an agricultural implement

Assignee: Vaderstad-Verken Aktiebolag
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Patent No.
US 7,997,217
App. No.
12/446,072
Granted
Aug 16, 2011
Kind
B2
Abstract

The invention refers to an implement regulating device in an agricultural machine including at least one group of implements ( 4 ) arranged across the driving direction, thereafter cross-wise arranged support members ( 15 ) and at least one each group of implements and support members are controllable and adjustable by a power device ( 23 ). Implements ( 4 ) and support members ( 15 ) in each group are journalled in bearings at one end of at least one carrying arm ( 13 ). The power device ( 23 ) is adapted to rotate a cross-running main beam ( 19 ). The main beam is connected with the carrying arm ( 13 ) via a spring member ( 18 ) and is rotatably suspended in relation to the frame (Ia) of the machine ( 1 ). Activation of the power device is adapted to influence the carrying arm between a position for maximum sowing depth and a transport position.

Claims (26)

1. An implement regulating device in an agricultural machine, comprising:

at least one group of implements arranged across the driving direction of the machine;

cross-wise arranged support members;

at least one carrying arm, each said at least one carrying arm having one or more implements of said at least one group of implements, said one or more implements comprising seed coulters or cultivator tines;

cross-running main beam, which is connected to the carrying arm via a spring, is connected to the machine via a jointed intermediate arm, and is rotatably suspended in relation to a frame of the machine;

at least one restricting member to restrict the movement of the one or more implements between a position for maximum sowing depth and a transport position; and

power device,

wherein at least one implement in each group of implements and the support members are controllable and adjustable by the power device,

wherein the implements and support members comprising each group are journalled in bearings at one end of the at least one carrying arm,

wherein said power device is adapted to rotate the cross-running main beam,

wherein activation of said power device influences the carrying arm with said one or more implements comprising the seed coulters or the cultivator tines, between an upper raised and a lower adjustable height position, where the lower height position sets the longitudinal inclination/sowing depth of the one or more implements, and

wherein said at least one restricting member is adjustable with regard to said sowing depth, so that the further down said restricting member is adjusted, the more the entire seed coulter inclines forwards and a rotating disc of the seed coulter cuts and sows deeper in the soil.

2. Device according to claim 1 , wherein said spring member, is a C-spring, which one end is fastened at the cross-running main beam and opposite end is fastened at the end of said at least one carrying arm facing away from said group of implements and support members.

3. Device according to claim 2 , wherein the cross-running main beam is adapted to lift said at least one carrying aim to the transport position on a main beam arranged protrusion, which an end facing away from the main beam carries a cross-running lifting beam, which extends under the carrying arms.

4. Device according to claim 2 , wherein said support member is a support wheel, or a collector shoe.

5. Device according to claim 2 , wherein said power device is an electric, hydraulic or pneumatic adjustment device.

6. Device according to claim 2 , wherein said machine is comprised of a driving wheel and is connectable to the drawbar of a tractor.

7. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the cross-running main beam is adapted to lift said at least one carrying arm to the transport position on a main beam arranged protrusion, which an end facing away from the main beam carries a cross-running lifting beam, which extends under the carrying arms.

8. Device according to claim 7 , wherein said support member is a support wheel, or a collector shoe.

9. Device according to claim 7 , wherein said power device is an electric, hydraulic or pneumatic adjustment device.

10. Device according to claim 7 , wherein said machine is comprised of a driving wheel and is connectable to the drawbar of a tractor.

11. Device according to claim 1 , wherein said support member is a support wheel, or a collector shoe.

12. Device according to claim 11 , wherein said power device is an electric, hydraulic or pneumatic adjustment device.

13. Device according to claim 11 , wherein said machine a driving wheel and is connectable to the drawbar of a tractor.

14. Device according to claim 1 , wherein said power device is an electric, hydraulic or pneumatic adjustment device.

15. Device according to claim 1 , wherein said machine is comprised of a driving wheel and is connectable to the drawbar of a tractor.

Assignments (2)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Oct 27, 2015
From: VÄDERSTAD-VERKEN AKTIEBOLAG
To: VÄDERSTAD HOLDING AB
Reel/Frame 036965/0635 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 5, 2009
From: STARK, CRISTER; MATTSSON, JOHAN
To: VADERSTAD-VERKEN AKTIEBOLAG
Reel/Frame 022788/0494 →
Priority Claims (1)
SE 0602228 · Oct 20, 2006 · national
Continuity (1)
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