John M Shenk

US Patent:

6935435, Aug 30, 2005

Filed:

Nov 18, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/992581

Inventors:

John E. Shenk - Lititz PA, US

International Classification:

A01B015/20
A01B007/00
A01B035/32

US Classification:

172600, 172654, 172656, 172582

Abstract:

A cultivating implement has transversely opposing sub-frames slidably mounted in the main frame of the implement to permit lateral positional adjustment of work implements carried by the sub-frames. The work implements are supported by a mounting apparatus providing a tilt adjustment, a horizontal rotational adjustment, and a transverse spacing adjustment for each respective work implement. A tilt control plate limits the transverse tilting movement of the work implement, while a rotation control plate limits the rotational movement of the work implement in a horizontal plane. A rotatable powered brush attachment can be supported on the sub-frame to provide a gentle cultivating action for the edges of plastic material covering the crop row. A pivot linkage operated through a hydraulic actuator provides simultaneous lateral movement of the opposing sub-frames to affect selective positional adjustment of the work implements. The frame is pivoted to the hitch to offset side hill operation.

Address:

576 Smokestown Rd, Denver, PA 17517

Phone:

7172931685

VIN:

1D7HW48N78S600772

Make:

DODGE

Model:

DAKOTA

Year:

2008