Patent ID: 6772702
Filing Date: 2004-08-10
Classification: A01C,Y10S

Abstract:
A hopper support assembly configured to secure one or more hoppers to an agricultural implement, the hopper support assembly comprising:a cradle assembly configured to receive the hopper, the cradle assembly including a first lateral member, a second lateral member, and a plurality of elongated bearing members extending therebetween, the plurality of elongated bearing members including a first elongated bearing member and a second elongated bearing member coupled at opposing ends of the first and second lateral members, and a third elongated support member; and a lockdown assembly having an elongated lockdown bearing member configured to adjustably couple in a plurality of positions between the first and second lateral members of the cradle assembly, the elongated lockdown bearing member and the third elongated support member disposed at opposing ends of the first and second lateral members, wherein the elongated lockdown bearing member is configured to engage the hopper in more than one direction in securing the hopper to the cradle assembly.