Hinge structure for an implement
First Claim
1. A folding agricultural implement including a transversely extending, tool supporting first frame with a frame end, and a second tool supporting frame pivotally connected to the first frame for movement of the second frame between an extended field-working position and a folded transport position, folding hinge structure comprising:
- a hinge connected between the first and second frames and including a hinge member attached to the frame end, the hinge member having an inward end extending inwardly from the frame end;
an upright stop having a lower end and an upper end adapted for contacting the second frame and providing support for the second frame when the second frame is in the transport position;
mounting structure releasably securing the inward end of the hinge member to the first frame and supporting the lower end of the upright stop from the first frame, wherein the mounting structure eliminates need for separate structures attaching the stop and the hinge member to the first frame.
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Abstract
A hinge structure for a folding implement frame includes a reversible mounting bracket on the wing side of the hinge to accommodate positioning of the mounting around obstructions such as the tool mounting brackets for certain tool spacing arrangements on the implement frame. A wing bump stop integrated into the mounting bracket on the main or inner frame side of the hinge reduces the number of parts and eliminates another potential obstruction on the frame. The stop includes a mounting hole for the base end of the hydraulic folding cylinder to further reduce parts, obstructions and cost.
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16 Claims
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1. A folding agricultural implement including a transversely extending, tool supporting first frame with a frame end, and a second tool supporting frame pivotally connected to the first frame for movement of the second frame between an extended field-working position and a folded transport position, folding hinge structure comprising:
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a hinge connected between the first and second frames and including a hinge member attached to the frame end, the hinge member having an inward end extending inwardly from the frame end;
an upright stop having a lower end and an upper end adapted for contacting the second frame and providing support for the second frame when the second frame is in the transport position;
mounting structure releasably securing the inward end of the hinge member to the first frame and supporting the lower end of the upright stop from the first frame, wherein the mounting structure eliminates need for separate structures attaching the stop and the hinge member to the first frame. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. In a folding agricultural implement having transversely extending, tool supporting first and second frames, a hinge structure pivotally connecting the frames for movement of the second frame relative to the first frame about a folding axis between an extended field-working position and a folded transport position, the hinge structure comprising:
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a first hinge member attached to the first frame;
a second hinge member pivotally connected to the first hinge member and including an apertured leg portion; and
attaching structure connecting the second hinge member to a planar surface of the second frame and including an apertured plate having opposite sides, the apertured plate attachable to the apertured leg portion in a first mounting position, the attaching structure rotatable 180 degrees about an axis generally perpendicular to the planar surface from the first mounting position to a second mounting position wherein the opposite sides are reversed relative to the apertured leg portion, and bolts insertable through the apertured portion and apertured plate and connecting the plate to the apertured leg portion in a selected one of the mounting positions, the attaching structure further comprising an attaching plate abutting a first location on the planar surface when the first position of the apertured plate is selected and abutting a second location on the planar surface offset from the first location when in the second position of the apertured plate is selected, and wherein the attaching structure includes bolt structure fixing the attaching plate to the second frame, whereby the position of the apertured plate can be selected to eliminate interference between the attaching structure and tools mounted on the first and second frames. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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10. A folding agricultural implement including:
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a first frame having an elongated tubular frame member supporting an element at different support locations along the tubular frame member;
a second frame;
hinge structure connected to an end of the frame member and connecting the first and second frames for pivoting about a hinge axis;
a folding cylinder connected between the first and second frames for moving the second frame about the hinge axis between an extended field-working position and a folded transport position;
an elongated stop extending from the frame member towards the second frame at a location offset from the hinge axis and providing support for the second frame when the second frame is in the transport position;
mounting structure releasably securing the stop to the tubular frame member and facilitating mounting of the bracket to accommodate the support of the element at the different support locations;
the hinge structure including an elongated leg extending to a connection with the elongated stop; and
wherein the stop includes a cylinder support supporting the cylinder and thereby eliminating a need for separate cylinder mounting structure. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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