US3800820A
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Irrigation pipe mover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-14
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Granted: 1974-04-02
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Expires: 1992-06-14
Abstract
Abstract Improved apparatus for laterally moving an elongated expanse of irrigation composition An engine powering the apparatus is supported to one side of and below the level of an elongated beam member which extends transversely of the pipe and is supported for movement along the ground. In a preferred embodiment, a hydraulic pump driven by the engine, and a control valve for the pump are mounted adjacent the engine and on a common bracket. The disclosed mounting arrangement provides increased operator safety, and improved power and operating convenience.
Inventors
- 👤 H Trunnell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:46
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G25/00; A01G25/09; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/6416
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
Apparatus for laterally moving an elongated expanse of pipe, comprising an elongated beam extending transversely of the said pipe with ends on opposite sides of said pipe, ground-traversing support means at said opposite ends of said beam supporting said beam for movement along the ground, an internal combustion engine providing power for such movement, means supporting said engine adjacent a midregion of said beam with the engine to one side of said beam and the base of said engine below the base of said beam, a pump driven by said engine, a hydraulic motor driven by said pump, valve means for controlling the output of said pump, said valve means being mounted adjacent a side of said engine remote from said beam and, chain means connecting said motor and said ground-traversing support means extending generally in the direction of said beam and located on the opposite side of said engine.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
Apparatus for laterally moving an elongated expanse of pipe, comprising an elongated beam extending transversely of the said pipe with ends on opposite sides of said pipe, ground-traversing support means at said opposite ends of said beam supporting said beam for movement along the ground, an internal combustion engine providing power for such movement, means supporting said engine adjacent a midregion of said beam with the engine to one side of said beam and the base of said engine below the base of said beam, a pump driven by said engine, a hydraulic motor driven by said pump, valve means for controlling the output of said pump, said valve means being mounted adjacent a side of said engine remote from said beam and, chain means connecting said motor and said ground-traversing support means extending generally in the direction of said beam and located on the opposite side of said engine.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the engine is mounted on a bracket secured to the beaM, said bracket including a platform portion supporting the base of said engine.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said beam includes an internal reservoir for hydraulic fluid for said pump, and further comprising means supporting said pump whereby the intake of said pump is below the top of said beam.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said ground-traversing support means includes an axle, said chain means drives said axle, and said chain means passes between said opposite side of said engine and said beam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
133 words
In a side roll mover for a pipe comprising an elongated beam extending transversely of said pipe, ground-traversing support means including an axle supporting said beam for movement along the ground, and an internal combustion engine providing power for said movement, the improvement comprising a mounting bracket for said engine including a flange portion attached to said beam adjacent the mid-region thereof, and a platform portion located to one side of and below the base of said beam supporting the engine to one side of said beam, a drive gear operatively connected to be rotated under power by operation of said engine, and a drive chain linking said drive gear and said axle extending in a reach disposed between said one side of said beam and said engine as located by said bracket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
133 words
In a side roll mover for a pipe comprising an elongated beam extending transversely of said pipe, ground-traversing support means including an axle supporting said beam for movement along the ground, and an internal combustion engine providing power for said movement, the improvement comprising a mounting bracket for said engine including a flange portion attached to said beam adjacent the mid-region thereof, and a platform portion located to one side of and below the base of said beam supporting the engine to one side of said beam, a drive gear operatively connected to be rotated under power by operation of said engine, and a drive chain linking said drive gear and said axle extending in a reach disposed between said one side of said beam and said engine as located by said bracket.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 5, where said bracket further includes a mounting portion supporting a pump, said pump being driven by said engine.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
The combination of claim 6, where said bracket further includes another flange portion, and which further comprises valve means supported on said flange portion for controlling the output of said pump, said valve means being supported by said flange portion adjacent a side of said engine remote from said beam.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination of claim 5, where said bracket further includes another mounting portion for a covering hood.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
106 words
In a side roll mover for a pipe, which comprises an elongated beam extending transversely of said pipe, ground-traversing support means supporting the ends of said beam for movement along the ground, and an internal combustion engine providing power for said movement, the improvement comprising engine support means supporting the engine adjacent a mid-region of the beam with said engine located laterally to one side of and below the base of said beam, and elongated chain means operatively connecting the engine and said ground-traversing support means extending generally along the length of the beam and located on the side of said engine which faces said beam.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
106 words
In a side roll mover for a pipe, which comprises an elongated beam extending transversely of said pipe, ground-traversing support means supporting the ends of said beam for movement along the ground, and an internal combustion engine providing power for said movement, the improvement comprising engine support means supporting the engine adjacent a mid-region of the beam with said engine located laterally to one side of and below the base of said beam, and elongated chain means operatively connecting the engine and said ground-traversing support means extending generally along the length of the beam and located on the side of said engine which faces said beam.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
The improvement of claim 9, wherein said engine support means comprises a bracket, said bracket includes a flange portion secured to the beam and a platform portion supporting the underside of said engine.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
41 words
The improvement of claim 10, wherein said mover further comprises a pump driven by the engine, and said bracket further includes a first mounting portion supporting said pump whereby the intake of said pump is below the top of said beam.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
42 words
The improvement of claim 11, wherein said mover further comprises valve means for controlling the output of said pump, and said bracket further includes a second mounting portion supporting said valve means adjacent a side of said engine remote from said beam.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-04-01 | 1977-10-01 | 1978-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-01 | 1981-10-01 | 1982-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-01 | 1985-10-01 | 1986-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |