Patent ID: 6131669
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: A01B

Abstract:
An agricultural implement supporting ground working devices comprising:a draw bar adapted for connection to a prime mover;a frame connected to said draw bar and having mounted thereon wheels for mobilely supporting said frame for movement over the ground;a tool bar connected to said frame for pivotal movement about a transversely extending axis, said tool bar including left and right wing members pivotally moveable relative to said frame, each of said wing members being pivotal about a wing pivot axis, said tool bar supporting a plurality of ground engaging devices that are positionable for engagement with the ground;a tool bar actuator interconnecting said frame and said tool bar for pivoting said tool bar about said transversely extending axis between a rearward field operating position and a forward transport position, said transverse axis being located relative to said tool bar so that said tool bar moves both upwardly and forwardly when moving from said field operating position to said transport position; anda headland stop mechanism operatively associated with said tool bar actuator such that said tool bar is stopped at a headland position intermediate said field operating position and said transport position to raise said ground engaging devices out of the ground.