Patent ID: 6178728
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: A01B

Abstract:
A dual implement hitch assembly interconnecting and positioning two implements in a side-by-side field position and a trailing transport position comprising,first and second implements each having a tongue assembly,a link assembly interconnecting said first and second implements for positioning said first and second implements in said field and transport positions,said first implement tongue assembly including a tongue member pivotally connected to a frame and extending forwardly therefrom and being pivotable between first and second positions, said first position being when said first and second implements are in said field position and said second position when they are in said transport position,said second implement tongue assembly including a tongue member pivotally connected to a frame on said second implement and extending forwardly therefrom for connection to said first implement tongue assembly when said implements are in said field position,said link assembly extending laterally between said implements in said field position and extending parallel to the line of travel when said implements are in said transport position,said link assembly including elongated vertically aligned members forming a single straight line connection between said first and second implements in a horizontal plane.