Patent ID: 6494026
Filing Date: 2002-12-17
Classification: A01D

Abstract:
A cutting implement comprising:a) a plurality of pivotally connected adjacent cutting decks supported upon ground engaging wheels, the adjacent decks having a pivotal connection that has a generally fore and aft extending axis, each of the decks further housing a cutting blade therewithin; b) a plurality of gear boxes, each being mounted to a respective cutting deck and operatively connected with the blade therein to turn it; c) first and second pulleys respectively carried by the gear boxes on adjacent decks to rotate about respective axes that are substantially parallel to the axis of the pivotal connection; d) first and second interconnected pivot arms secured to and carried respectively on adjacent decks and extending upwardly to adjacent end portions located substantially above the pivotal connection of the decks; e) third and fourth pulleys supported by the adjacent end portions for rotation about an axis substantially parallel to the axis of the pivotal connection and the axis of rotation of the first and second pulleys, the third and fourth pulleys adapted to rotate together; and, f) a first belt entrained about the first and third pulley to rotate the third pulley and a second belt entrained about the fourth and second pulley to rotate the second pulley and thereby drive the blade housed within the respective deck.