US4049062A
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Swing mount pivotally supporting width gauge from vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-08-27
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Granted: 1977-09-20
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Expires: 1995-08-27
Abstract
Abstract A mount is supported at the forward portion of a farm tractor or the like adapted to pull draft implements therebehind and the mount is swingable about an upstanding axis for angular displacement between opposite limit positions with a mounting portion of the mount spaced laterally of the aforementioned axis disposed at opposite sides of the forward portion of the vehicle. An elongated horizontal arm having base and free ends is supported at its base end from the mounting portion for angular displacement relative thereto about an upstanding axis and with the arm swingable between a horizontal laterally outwardly projecting position and a trailing position when the mounting portion is disposed at either side of the vehicle. The outer free end of the arm may include a depending guide marker for close registry with the adjacent side of the last path of movement of a wide implement being pulled behind the vehicle and the arm is adjustable in effective length whereby the path of movement of the towed implement may be maintained immediately adjacent the near side of the last path of movement of the implement.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence E. Rossmiller
- 👤 George D. Gemar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:01
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01B; A01B69/00; A01B69/02; A01B69/024; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
332 words
In combination with a vehicle to be used in pulling wide trailing structures, a width gauge comprising an upstanding mount frame including remote horizontally spaced inner base and outer free marginal portions, a central forward portion of said vehicle including mounting means mounting said frame at said base marginal portion thereof for oscillation of said frame relative to said vehicle about a first upstanding axis between positions with said free marginal portion disposed adjacent and facing outwardly of opposite sides of said vehicle, an elongated horizontal arm having an inner base end and an outer free end, said base end of said arm and free marginal portion of said frame including first coacting means pivotally supporting an upper portion of said base end from an upper portion of said free marginal portion to define an upstanding upper pivot connection, said free marginal portion including first and second lower mounting portions spaced horizontally apart on opposite sides of the medial plane of said frame and inwardly of said first coacting means in the direction of said inner base marginal portion, said base end portion including first and second lower support portions spaced horizontally apart on opposite sides of said arm, said first mounting and support portions and said second mounting and support portions defining releasably and alternately engageable means defining first and second upstanding lower pivot connections, respectively, on opposite sides of said arm and frame, said first coacting means and said lower mounting and support portions collectively defining a shiftable upstanding axis to be canted between positions alternately aligning said first coacting means with said first and second lower pivot connections to respectively define oppositely inclined axes about which said arm may be oppositely swung relative to said frame from a horizontal center position projecting outwardly from said free marginal portion toward rearwardly and upwardly inclined positions extending along said opposite sides of said vehicle, when said free marginal portion of said frame is disposed at said opposite sides of said vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
332 words
In combination with a vehicle to be used in pulling wide trailing structures, a width gauge comprising an upstanding mount frame including remote horizontally spaced inner base and outer free marginal portions, a central forward portion of said vehicle including mounting means mounting said frame at said base marginal portion thereof for oscillation of said frame relative to said vehicle about a first upstanding axis between positions with said free marginal portion disposed adjacent and facing outwardly of opposite sides of said vehicle, an elongated horizontal arm having an inner base end and an outer free end, said base end of said arm and free marginal portion of said frame including first coacting means pivotally supporting an upper portion of said base end from an upper portion of said free marginal portion to define an upstanding upper pivot connection, said free marginal portion including first and second lower mounting portions spaced horizontally apart on opposite sides of the medial plane of said frame and inwardly of said first coacting means in the direction of said inner base marginal portion, said base end portion including first and second lower support portions spaced horizontally apart on opposite sides of said arm, said first mounting and support portions and said second mounting and support portions defining releasably and alternately engageable means defining first and second upstanding lower pivot connections, respectively, on opposite sides of said arm and frame, said first coacting means and said lower mounting and support portions collectively defining a shiftable upstanding axis to be canted between positions alternately aligning said first coacting means with said first and second lower pivot connections to respectively define oppositely inclined axes about which said arm may be oppositely swung relative to said frame from a horizontal center position projecting outwardly from said free marginal portion toward rearwardly and upwardly inclined positions extending along said opposite sides of said vehicle, when said free marginal portion of said frame is disposed at said opposite sides of said vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 1 including means operative to releasably retain said mount in position with said mounting portion disposed at either side of said vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination of claim 1 including means connected between said arm and vehicle yieldingly biasing said arm to said center position independent of the shifted position of said free marginal portion of said mount frame relative to said vehicle.
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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) | 1980-09-19 | 1981-03-21 | 1981-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-19 | 1985-03-21 | 1985-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-19 | 1989-03-21 | 1989-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |