Patent ID: 7438243
Filing Date: 2008-10-21
Classification: A01G

Abstract:
1. A self-propelled irrigation system, comprising: an elongated water pipeline supported upon drive units which are spaced along the length of said pipeline; said drive units each including an elongated main frame having drive wheels at the opposite ends thereof and a support frame extending upwardly from said main frame to said pipeline; at least some of said drive units having a selectively useable tie-down anchor associated therewith; said tie-down anchor adapted to anchor the associated drive unit to the ground; said tie-down anchor comprising upper and lower ends and wherein an eyelet is secured to the upper end thereof; said eyelet being positioned below ground level; said anchor member having upper and lower ends and wherein an eyelet is secured to the upper end thereof; said eyelet being positioned below ground level; said connector being secured to said eyelet; said anchor member comprising a concrete member having reinforcing bars embedded therein and wherein said eyelet is secured to said reinforcing bars.