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Arrangement for interconnecting a side delivery rake and a baler
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-12-07
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Granted: 1978-09-26
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Expires: 1996-12-07
Abstract
Abstract A support member is pivotally connected to a baler and projects laterally thereof. A side delivery rake is secured to the projecting end of the support member.
Inventors
- 👤 Talmadge Whipple Simpson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:20
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D78/00; A01D78/001; A01D87/00; A01D87/0023; A01F; A01F15/00; A01F15/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
An arrangement for performing simultaneous raking and baling of a crop distributed on a field, comprising: a baler adapted to be moved by a tractor over a first strip of said field, said baler including means, laterally displaced from a path traversed by the tractor during such movement, for picking up a windrow of said crop; a support member pivotally connected at one of its ends to the baler and projecting laterally of the direction of movement of the baler towards the opposite side of said strip from the tractor path; additional support means joined to said baler and said support member for maintaining the member from engaging the ground; and a windrow-forming side delivery rake secured to the other end of the support member and movable with the baler to pass over a second strip of said field, at least the major portion of said second strip extending laterally beyond the first strip on the opposite side thereof from said tractor path.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
An arrangement for performing simultaneous raking and baling of a crop distributed on a field, comprising: a baler adapted to be moved by a tractor over a first strip of said field, said baler including means, laterally displaced from a path traversed by the tractor during such movement, for picking up a windrow of said crop; a support member pivotally connected at one of its ends to the baler and projecting laterally of the direction of movement of the baler towards the opposite side of said strip from the tractor path; additional support means joined to said baler and said support member for maintaining the member from engaging the ground; and a windrow-forming side delivery rake secured to the other end of the support member and movable with the baler to pass over a second strip of said field, at least the major portion of said second strip extending laterally beyond the first strip on the opposite side thereof from said tractor path.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
An arrangement as set forth in claim 1, wherein said support member includes means for securing the rake at different distances from the baler.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
An arrangement as set forth in claim 2, wherein said support member includes a telescoping portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
An arrangement as set forth in claim 1, wherein said securing means comprising a wheel-bearing dolly joined to said other end of the support member, said rake being secured to the dolly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
An arrangement as set forth in claim 1, wherein said additional support means includes a ground-engaging wheel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
An arrangement as set forth in claim 1, wherein said support member and additional support means are adapted to be joined to either side of the baler.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
An arrangement as set forth in claim 3, wherein said securing means comprises a wheel-bearing dolly joined to said other end of the support member, said rake being secured to the dolly.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
An arrangement as set forth in claim 7, wherein said additional support means includes a ground-engaging wheel.
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) | 1981-09-25 | 1982-03-27 | 1982-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-25 | 1986-03-27 | 1986-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-25 | 1990-03-27 | 1990-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |