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Steering device for towed implements

  • US 20040217575A1
  • Filed: 05/02/2003
  • Published: 11/04/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/01/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A steering device for facilitating the steering of an implement towed by a work vehicle, said implement comprising a main frame having front and rear ends and at least one steerable surface engaging wheel attached to said frame, comprising:

  • (a) a sensor means mounted on said frame for sensing a misalignment of said towed implement and said work vehicle and producing a signal corresponding to said misalignment; and

    (b) a steering means associated with said steerable wheel for receiving said signal and for effecting movement of said steerable wheel in response to said signal until said towed implement and said work vehicle are realigned.

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