Patent ID: 6272826
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: A01D

Abstract:
A rotary hay rake comprising:a gearbox having a central nonrotating part with a bore disposed therethrough, and a peripheral rotating part, peripherally and rotatably mounted to the central nonrotating part, for rotating at least one rake arm;an actuator mounted above said gearbox;a support frame mounted below said gearbox and moveable between a lower operating position and an upper maneuvering and transport position; and aa connecting member disposed within the bore and coupled to both said actuator and said support frame, said connecting member being moveable in at least a first and second direction;wherein said actuator, acting on said connecting member, serves to move said support frame between the lower operating position and the upper transport position and any position in between, andwherein said actuator is a hydraulic cylinder.