Jason M Sharp

US Patent:

20140116306, May 1, 2014

Filed:

Oct 25, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/063169

Inventors:

Jason Sharp - Shelbyville IN, US

International Classification:

A01B 49/06
A01B 49/02

US Classification:

111163

Abstract:

The present disclosure provides a planter assembly to be driven by a single-point hitch machine. The planter assembly includes a coupler having a first end coupled to the hitch and a second end coupled to a tool bar via a coupler plate. The coupler plate includes a plurality of defined openings for adjustably coupling the tool bar to the coupler. A frame is coupled to the tool bar and a swing arm is pivotally coupled to the frame. The swing arm is pivotable between a first position and a second position. A wheel is coupled to the swing arm and a final drive sprocket is coupled to the frame. The final drive sprocket is engaged with a drive chain when the swing arm is in the first position and disengaged from the drive chain when the swing arm is in the second position.