Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Non-parallel four-bar linkage for suspending an agricultural implement header
- Patent Title (中): 用于悬挂农用工具头的非平行四杆连杆
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Application No.: US12760081Application Date: 2010-04-14
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Publication No.: US07958707B2Publication Date: 2011-06-14
- Inventor: Kent L. Thompson , Shane A. Bollinger , Rustin V. Bentzinger
- Applicant: Kent L. Thompson , Shane A. Bollinger , Rustin V. Bentzinger
- Applicant Address: US IA Pella
- Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Current Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
- Current Assignee Address: US IA Pella
- Agency: Sturm & Fix LLP
- Main IPC: A01D34/00
- IPC: A01D34/00

Abstract:
A suspension system for agricultural implements having at least one floating head using a four-bar linkage and permitting the floating head to accommodate variations in ground surface elevation in a lateral or transverse direction. By permitting the floating head to float, a more consistent cutting height is realized when ground surface elevation varies in a transverse direction. A main frame is provided to which the ground engaging wheels are attached. A sub-frame is connected to the main frame via the four-bar linkage and the linkage arms of the four-bar linkage are not parallel to one another as viewed from above. The linkage arms of the four-bar linkage are pivotally attached to the main frame and sub-frame by spherical bearings.
Public/Granted literature
- US20100192534A1 Four-Bar Linkage for Suspending a Header for an Agricultural Implement Public/Granted day:2010-08-05
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