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Tool bar with quick release tool lock

  • US 5,042,587 A
  • Filed: 03/14/1990
  • Issued: 08/27/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/14/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A quick release tool lock for farm implement tool bars comprising:

  • a tool bar comprised of three sections, a fixed middle section and first and second tool carrying sections positioned to either side of the middle section, the three sections being substantially aligned along a longitudinal axis, the first and second tool carrying sections constructed and arranged for rotation with each other with respect to the fixed middle section around the longitudinal axis;

    locking means constructed and arranged for cooperatively locking the tool carrying sections in a plurality of rotated positions with respect to the fixed section, the locking means comprising;

    a manually operable locking pin;

    a pin support attached to the fixed section of the tool bar, carrying the locking pin for longitudinal movement between a locking and release position;

    a pin receiving means attached to a tool carrying section for rotation therewith and including at least two pin receiving apertures for selective registration and engagement with the locking pin when in the locked position.

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