Patent ID: 9277691
Filing Date: 2016-03-08
CPC Classification: A01D,B66F,E02F,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. An implement, comprising: a first frame member; the first frame member defining a plane; an attachment mechanism connected to the first frame member; wherein the attachment mechanism facilitates connection of the implement to a piece of equipment; a second frame member connected to the first frame member; the second frame member defining a plane; a plurality of tines connected to the second frame member and extending outwardly therefrom; the plane of the first frame member positioned in approximate parallel spaced relation to the plane of the second frame member; a tilting mechanism connecting the first frame member and the second frame member; the tilting mechanism including an axle positioned at an upper portion of the first frame member and the second frame member, the axle positioned at approximately a middle of the first frame member and the second frame member, the axle providing a pivot point and an axis of rotation; the tilting mechanism including at least two cam members, at least one cam member positioned on opposing sides of the axle; wherein the cam members include a cam slot positioned in a cam plate that receive a bushing; wherein the cam slots in the cam plates are connected to one of the first frame member or the second frame member, and the bushing is connected to the other of the first frame member or the second frame member; wherein the cam members are positioned in a lower portion of the first frame member and second frame member; wherein when the tilting mechanism is actuated the second frame member angularly tilts with respect to the first frame member; wherein when the second frame member angularly tilts with respect to the first frame member the bushings ride within the cam slots of the cam plates; wherein when the tilting mechanism is actuated the axle and the cam members keep the plane of the first frame member and the plane of the second frame member in approximate parallel spaced alignment.