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US4134422A
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Irrigation line mover
Assignee: Crown American Irrigation Inc
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Filing: 1977-04-14
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Granted: 1979-01-16
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Expires: 1997-04-14
Abstract
Abstract The specification discloses an improved irrigation line move in which a line mover carries an engine rotating an irrigation pipe supported by wheels keyed to the pipe. The engine also drives wheels of a cart-like carriage of the line mover through reversible one-way clutches. Each clutch includes a sprocket keyed to an axle keyed to cart wheels and a lever-like pawl held by a spring extending around the axle in either an only forward driving position relative to the sprocket or an only reverse driving position relative to the sprocket.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul E. Batson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:04
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G25/00; A01G25/09; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/2133; Y10T74/2136; Y10T74/2137
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
In an irrigation line move including a pipe, pipe supporting wheels keyed to the pipe, a cart-like carriage including a frame journaling the pipe and carriage wheel means supporting the frame, a reversible prime mover on the frame serving to rotate the pipe to roll the wheels, the improvement comprising: a driving member mounted on and freely rotatable on the carriage wheel means, drive train means connecting the driving member to the prime mover, a ratchet member comprising a sprocket keyed to the carriage wheel means, and reversible pawl means keyed to the driving member for driving the ratchet member, the wheel means including an axle and carriage wheels mounted on and keyed to the axle, the reversible pawl means including an arm pivotally mounted on the driving member at a point spaced radially from the pitchline of the sprocket, a pin on the arm and overcenter spring means urging the arm to urge the pin into engagement with the sprocket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
In an irrigation line move including a pipe, pipe supporting wheels keyed to the pipe, a cart-like carriage including a frame journaling the pipe and carriage wheel means supporting the frame, a reversible prime mover on the frame serving to rotate the pipe to roll the wheels, the improvement comprising: a driving member mounted on and freely rotatable on the carriage wheel means, drive train means connecting the driving member to the prime mover, a ratchet member comprising a sprocket keyed to the carriage wheel means, and reversible pawl means keyed to the driving member for driving the ratchet member, the wheel means including an axle and carriage wheels mounted on and keyed to the axle, the reversible pawl means including an arm pivotally mounted on the driving member at a point spaced radially from the pitchline of the sprocket, a pin on the arm and overcenter spring means urging the arm to urge the pin into engagement with the sprocket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The irrigation line move of claim 1 wherein the spring means is a tension spring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The irrigation line move of claim 1 wherein the arm includes a clevis-like portion holding the pin and adapted to bracket the sprocket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
The irrigation line move of claim 3 wherein the frame includes a bearing portion journaling the axle, and spaced from the sprocket, the driving member comprising a second sprocket rotatable on the axle and confined between one end of the bearing portion and the first-mentioned sprocket, and split clamp means on the axle and engaging the other end of the bearing portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
197 words
In an irrigation line move including a pipe, pipe supporting wheels keyed to the pipe, a cart-like carriage including a frame journaling the pipe and carriage wheel means supporting the frame, a reversible prime mover on the frame serving to rotate the pipe to roll the wheels, the improvement comprising: a driving member mounted on and freely rotatable on the carriage wheel means, drive train means connecting the driving member to the prime mover, a ratchet member comprising a sprocket keyed to the carriage wheel means, and reversible pawl means keyed to the driving member for driving the ratchet member, the wheel means including an axle and carriage wheels mounted on and keyed to the axle, the reversible pawl means including an arm pivotally mounted on the driving member at a point spaced radially from the pitchline of the sprocket, a pin on the arm and overcenter spring means urging the arm to urge the pin into engagement with the sprocket; the spring means being a tension spring attached at both of its ends to the arm and extending around the axle, the arm including a clevis-like portion holding the pin and adapted to bracket the sprocket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
197 words
In an irrigation line move including a pipe, pipe supporting wheels keyed to the pipe, a cart-like carriage including a frame journaling the pipe and carriage wheel means supporting the frame, a reversible prime mover on the frame serving to rotate the pipe to roll the wheels, the improvement comprising: a driving member mounted on and freely rotatable on the carriage wheel means, drive train means connecting the driving member to the prime mover, a ratchet member comprising a sprocket keyed to the carriage wheel means, and reversible pawl means keyed to the driving member for driving the ratchet member, the wheel means including an axle and carriage wheels mounted on and keyed to the axle, the reversible pawl means including an arm pivotally mounted on the driving member at a point spaced radially from the pitchline of the sprocket, a pin on the arm and overcenter spring means urging the arm to urge the pin into engagement with the sprocket; the spring means being a tension spring attached at both of its ends to the arm and extending around the axle, the arm including a clevis-like portion holding the pin and adapted to bracket the sprocket.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
62 words
The irrigation line move of claim 5 wherein the frame includes a bearing portion journaling the axle, and spaced from the sprocket, the driving member comprising a second sprocket rotatable on the axle and confined between one end of the bearing portion and the first-mentioned sprocket, and split clamp means on the axle and engaging the other end of the bearing portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
176 words
In an irrigation line move including a pipe: pipe supporting wheels keyed to the pipe, a cart-like carriage including a frame journaling the pipe and carriage wheel means supporting the frame, a reversible prime mover on the frame serving to rotate the pipe to roll the wheels, the improvement comprising: a driving member mounted on and freely rotatable on the carriage wheel means, drive train means connecting the driving member to the prime mover, a ratchet member comprising a sprocket keyed to the carriage wheel means, and reversible pawl means keyed to the driving member for driving the ratchet member, the wheel means including an axle and carriage wheels mounted on and keyed to the axle, the reversible pawl means including an arm pivotally mounted on the driving member at a point spaced radially from the pitchline of the sprocket, a pin on the arm and overcenter spring means urging the arm to urge the pin into engagement with the sprocket, the arm including a clevis-like portion holding the pin and adapted to bracket the sprocket.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
176 words
In an irrigation line move including a pipe: pipe supporting wheels keyed to the pipe, a cart-like carriage including a frame journaling the pipe and carriage wheel means supporting the frame, a reversible prime mover on the frame serving to rotate the pipe to roll the wheels, the improvement comprising: a driving member mounted on and freely rotatable on the carriage wheel means, drive train means connecting the driving member to the prime mover, a ratchet member comprising a sprocket keyed to the carriage wheel means, and reversible pawl means keyed to the driving member for driving the ratchet member, the wheel means including an axle and carriage wheels mounted on and keyed to the axle, the reversible pawl means including an arm pivotally mounted on the driving member at a point spaced radially from the pitchline of the sprocket, a pin on the arm and overcenter spring means urging the arm to urge the pin into engagement with the sprocket, the arm including a clevis-like portion holding the pin and adapted to bracket the sprocket.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
172 words
In an irrigation line move includig a pipe: pipe supporting wheels keyed to the pipe, a cart-like carriage including a frame journaling the pipe and carriage wheel means supporting the frame, a reversible prime mover on the frame serving to rotate the pipe to roll the wheels, the improvement comprising: a driving member mounted on and freely rotatable on the carriage wheel means, drive train means connecting the driving member to the prime mover, a ratchet member comprising a sprocket keyed to the carriage wheel means, and reversible pawl means keyed to the driving member for driving the ratchet member, the wheel means including an axle and carriage wheels mounted on and keyed to the axle, the reversible pawl means including an arm pivotally mounted on the driving member at a point spaced radially inwardly from the pitchline of the sprocket, a pin on the arm and overcenter spring means urging the arm to urge the pin into engagement with the sprocket, the arm having a handle portion extending beyond the sprocket.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
172 words
In an irrigation line move includig a pipe: pipe supporting wheels keyed to the pipe, a cart-like carriage including a frame journaling the pipe and carriage wheel means supporting the frame, a reversible prime mover on the frame serving to rotate the pipe to roll the wheels, the improvement comprising: a driving member mounted on and freely rotatable on the carriage wheel means, drive train means connecting the driving member to the prime mover, a ratchet member comprising a sprocket keyed to the carriage wheel means, and reversible pawl means keyed to the driving member for driving the ratchet member, the wheel means including an axle and carriage wheels mounted on and keyed to the axle, the reversible pawl means including an arm pivotally mounted on the driving member at a point spaced radially inwardly from the pitchline of the sprocket, a pin on the arm and overcenter spring means urging the arm to urge the pin into engagement with the sprocket, the arm having a handle portion extending beyond the sprocket.
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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) | 1982-01-15 | 1982-07-17 | 1983-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-15 | 1986-07-17 | 1987-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-15 | 1990-07-17 | 1991-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |