US3625428A
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Swing away guide arm
Assignee: Case LLC
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Filing: 1969-11-24
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Granted: 1971-12-07
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Expires: 1989-11-24
Abstract
Abstract A sprayer assembly incorporating a nozzle carrying swing away guide arm on a mobile carrier for spraying operation proximate and beneath the carrier''s structure, the guide arm being pivotally mounted such that it can be positioned for optimum spraying operation proximate the carrier and yet will swing upwardly and away from beneath the carrier''s structure when raised to a transport position.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles D Mecklin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:19
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M7/00; A01M7/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
In a sprayer assembly adapted for mounting on a mobile carrier having ground traversing means and movable along crop rows and operative for carrying crop spraying apparatus, the improvement comprising: bracket means mountable on said carrier in laterally displaced position thereto; sprayer-carrying arm means disposed alongside the carrier; means pivotally mounting said arm means to said bracket to provide swinging movement of the arm means in predetermined planes alongside said carrier; said mounting means including adjusting means for selectively laterally orientating said arm means; lift means on said carrier engageable with said arm means and operative to lift said arm means from an operating position to an elevated position adjacent said carrier; said lifting means comprising a rotatable member transversely disposed to said arm means in spaced relation thereto, means to rotate said member, an element secured to said member and having a surface in spaced relation thereto oriented to contact and lift said arm means from the operating to a transport position upon rotation of said member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
In a sprayer assembly adapted for mounting on a mobile carrier having ground traversing means and movable along crop rows and operative for carrying crop spraying apparatus, the improvement comprising: bracket means mountable on said carrier in laterally displaced position thereto; sprayer-carrying arm means disposed alongside the carrier; means pivotally mounting said arm means to said bracket to provide swinging movement of the arm means in predetermined planes alongside said carrier; said mounting means including adjusting means for selectively laterally orientating said arm means; lift means on said carrier engageable with said arm means and operative to lift said arm means from an operating position to an elevated position adjacent said carrier; said lifting means comprising a rotatable member transversely disposed to said arm means in spaced relation thereto, means to rotate said member, an element secured to said member and having a surface in spaced relation thereto oriented to contact and lift said arm means from the operating to a transport position upon rotation of said member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
203 words
In a sprayer assembly adapted for mounting on a mobile carrier having ground traversing means and movable along crop rows and operative for carrying crop spraying apparatus, the improvement comprising: bracket means mountable on said carrier in laterally displaced position thereto; sprayer-carrying arm means disposed alongside the carrier; means pivotally mounting said arm means to said bracket to provide swinging movement of the arm means in predetermined planes alongside said carrier; said mounting means including adjusting means for selectively laterally orientating said arm means; lift means on said carrier engageable with said arm means and operative to lift said arm means from an operating position to an elevated position adjacent said carrier; ground engaging means mounted on the lower end of said arm means to operatively support said arm means whereby said spraying apparatus is maintained at a predetermined height above the ground regardless of variation in ground contour; said lifting means including a sprayer boom rotatably mounted on said carrier and transversely disposed to said arm means, means to rotate said boom, a rocker arm secured to said boom and having a surface in spaced relation thereto in contacting disposition to engage and lift said arm means upon rotation of said boom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
203 words
In a sprayer assembly adapted for mounting on a mobile carrier having ground traversing means and movable along crop rows and operative for carrying crop spraying apparatus, the improvement comprising: bracket means mountable on said carrier in laterally displaced position thereto; sprayer-carrying arm means disposed alongside the carrier; means pivotally mounting said arm means to said bracket to provide swinging movement of the arm means in predetermined planes alongside said carrier; said mounting means including adjusting means for selectively laterally orientating said arm means; lift means on said carrier engageable with said arm means and operative to lift said arm means from an operating position to an elevated position adjacent said carrier; ground engaging means mounted on the lower end of said arm means to operatively support said arm means whereby said spraying apparatus is maintained at a predetermined height above the ground regardless of variation in ground contour; said lifting means including a sprayer boom rotatably mounted on said carrier and transversely disposed to said arm means, means to rotate said boom, a rocker arm secured to said boom and having a surface in spaced relation thereto in contacting disposition to engage and lift said arm means upon rotation of said boom.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-12-06 | 1975-06-07 | 1975-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-06 | 1979-06-07 | 1979-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-06 | 1983-06-07 | 1983-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |