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Shank-mounted press wheel assembly

  • US 4,714,033 A
  • Filed: 08/06/1986
  • Issued: 12/22/1987
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/06/1986
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. In an implement having a shank-supported tool adapted for forward movement through the soil, a shank-mounted press wheel assembly adapted for connecting a fore-and-aft extending press wheel arm to the shank, the assembly comprising:

  • a bracket body having an upright central portion adapted for positioning against the aft face of the shank, an upper end portion connected to the upper end of the central portion and including forwardly projecting and transversely spaced ears adapted for positioning closely adjacent the sides of the shank, a lower end portion connected to the lower end of the central portion and including a rearwardly projecting transversely apertured pivot area closely adjacent the aft face of the shank, and a leg extending rearwardly from the upper end portion;

    means pivotally connecting the press wheel arm to the pivot area for rocking vertically with respect to the bracket body;

    a down-pressure spring;

    means for supporting the down-pressure spring between the leg and the press wheel arm; and

    clamp means for selectively securing the body to the aft face and permitting adjustment of the body vertically along the length of the shank.

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