SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR A FLEXIBLE LINE OF AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT
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Abstract
A support assembly is configured to carry a series of flexible lines associated with operation of an agricultural implement. The agricultural implement generally includes a main frame bar pivotal about a platform. The support assembly includes a mounting bracket, a support arm and a holder assembly. The mounting bracket is pivotally coupled about a vertical axis to the agricultural implement. The support arm is pivotally connected at one end to the agricultural implement, and connected at the other end to the holder assembly. The support assembly is configured to hold the plurality of flexible lines above the platform as the main frame bar pivots about the platform of the implement.
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30 Claims
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11. An agricultural implement for operation in a field, comprising:
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a frame assembly that includes a main frame bar configured to pivotal about a pivot pin extending from a platform between a stowed position for transport and an extended position for operation in the field, the platform including a track to support the main frame bar as it moves between the stowed position and the extended position;
at least one flexible lines associated with operation of the agricultural implement;
a support assembly pivotally coupled about a vertical axis to the frame assembly, the support assembly comprising;
a mounting bracket having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion pivotally coupled at the main frame bar to pivot about a vertical axis with respect to the main frame bar;
a mount plate located between the main frame bar and the platform;
an elongated support arm having a first end pivotally coupled at the mount plate to pivot about the vertical axis with respect to the mount plate, and attached at a different location at the lower portion of the mounting bracket; and
a holder assembly connected at a second end of the support arm opposite the first end, the holder assembly configured to receive the plurality of flexible lines, wherein the support assembly carries the plurality of hoses from the platform as the main frame bar pivots about the platform. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A support assembly to carry a plurality of flexible lines associated with operation of an agricultural implement, the agricultural implement including a main frame bar pivotal about a platform between an extended, operative position and a stowed position for transport, the support assembly comprising:
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a mounting bracket pivotally coupled about a vertical axis to the agricultural implement, the mounting bracket having an upper portion and a lower portion and vertically aligned portion extending therebetween, both the upper and lower portions generally horizontally aligned;
a support arm pivotally having a first end opposite a second end, the first end pivotally coupled to pivot about the vertical axis with respect to the platform; and
a holder assembly connected to the second end of the support arm, the holder assembly configured to receive the plurality of flexible lines, wherein the upper portion of the mounting bracket is pivotally coupled at the main frame bar to pivot about the vertical axis with respect to the mainframe bar, wherein the lower portion of the mounting bracket is attached at a different location between the first and second ends of the support arm, and wherein the support assembly carries the plurality of hoses from the platform as the main frame bar pivots about the platform. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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