Patent ID: 6089328
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: A01B

Abstract:
A hitch assembly for attaching an implement to a work machine frame comprising:a draft arm assembly includinga first draft arm having a first end portion and a second end portion, said first end portion being connected with the machine frame and adapted for pivotal movement about a first axis and a second axis, the second axis being perpendicular to and remote from said first axis, said second end portion being adapted for connection to the implement;a first intermediate link having first and second receiving portions, said first intermediate link being pivotally connected with the machine frame and adapted for pivotal movement about the first axis, said first receiving portion defining the second axis and being connectable to the first end portion of the first draft arm;a second draft arm having a first and second end portion, said first end portion being connected with the machine frame and adapted for pivotal movement about said first axis and a third axis, the third axis being perpendicular to and remote from said first axis, said second end portion being adapted for connection to the implement, said second draft arm being disposed in generally parallel relationship to said first draft arm; anda second intermediate link having first and second receiving portions, said second intermediate link being pivotally connected with the machine frame and adapted for pivotal movement about the first axis, said first receiving portion defining the third axis and being connectable to the first end portion of the second draft arm; said hitch assembly further including at least one draft cylinder being pivotally connected with one of said first and second intermediate link.