Patent ID: 6045314
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: A01D,A01K

Abstract:
A ring carrier apparatus for carrying a round hay feeder with or without a roll of hay by a tractor, the apparatus comprising:an upright post having a top end, a bottom end, a front side, a rear side, and a rectangular cross-section;a bar base having a top side and a bottom side being perpendicular to the bottom end of said upright post and attached at its center to form a tee;a long spear attached perpendicular to said upright post on its rear side and approximately at midpoint of said post;a pair of short spears attached perpendicular to said bar base on its top side, separated by said upright post, and being parallel to said long spear; anda removable housing having a rectangular cross-section with open top and bottom ends, a front side and a rear side, said housing adapted to slide frictionally on said upright post, said housing comprising:a hook mechanism on said rear side;a rectangular feeder holder and lock plate having a downward bend and a slot for engaging the hook mechanism, said slot located below the hook mechanism; anda roll guard element comprising a U-shaped rod with short arms extending rearward at its upper ends and attached below the feeder holder and lock plate;whereby the ring carrier apparatus can be carried by a tractor for loading, unloading and carrying a hay bundle.