Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Power take off driveline lift and coupling assist device
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Application No.: US15976721Application Date: 2018-05-10
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Publication No.: US10794457B2Publication Date: 2020-10-06
- Inventor: Mark McLane
- Applicant: Blount, Inc.
- Applicant Address: US OR Portland
- Assignee: Blount, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Blount, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US OR Portland
- Agency: Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C.
- Main IPC: F16H21/44
- IPC: F16H21/44 ; A01B71/06 ; A01B59/00 ; B60K17/28

Abstract:
An assist device for lifting and facilitating the coupling of an implement's driveline to a power take-off on a vehicle is disclosed. The assist device is configured with a handle enabling a user to rotate the device from a storage position to an upright position where the device engages the driveline and hits it into a position suitable for coupling the driveline to the power take-off. The assist device is equipped with a roller to allow the driveline to slide along its longitudinal axis to facilitate coupling. The assist device may be equipped with one or more springs to further accept at least some of the weight of the driveline and enable easier maneuvering of the driveline during the coupling process.
Public/Granted literature
- US20190063565A1 POWER TAKE OFF DRIVELINE LIFT AND COUPLING ASSIST DEVICE Public/Granted day:2019-02-28
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